Portland, Oregon, where I live, is called the City of Roses.
It is Rose Festival time in the city.
Last Saturday evening the celebration began with a parade under the stars.
It is called the Starlight Parade and is a casual fun parade.
Yesterday was the Junior Rose Parade for the children.
All the participants are children.
When my children were young we were often found at this parade.
Saturday there will be dragon boat races in the river through the middle of the city
and the big Rose Parade too. A rose show at the mall is always a delight.
So if you ever travel to Portland this is the perfect time to smell the roses.
The photos in the collage are the roses in my garden right now.
The peach in the upper middle is hanging above the arbor where I often have tea.
I just love and delight in rose season and jump at every opportunity to nuzzle my nose in a rose.
It is Rose Festival time in the city.
Last Saturday evening the celebration began with a parade under the stars.
It is called the Starlight Parade and is a casual fun parade.
Yesterday was the Junior Rose Parade for the children.
All the participants are children.
When my children were young we were often found at this parade.
Saturday there will be dragon boat races in the river through the middle of the city
and the big Rose Parade too. A rose show at the mall is always a delight.
So if you ever travel to Portland this is the perfect time to smell the roses.
The photos in the collage are the roses in my garden right now.
The peach in the upper middle is hanging above the arbor where I often have tea.
I just love and delight in rose season and jump at every opportunity to nuzzle my nose in a rose.
