Be mindful of your impulsive facebook posts. One of my recent posts led me to Portland, Oregon on an impromptu whim. My post was “Who needs me to go with them to YEASAYER May 4th at Webster Hall? I am unable to get tickets-sold out.” Short story- within a hour, my friend living in Portland got tickets to the local concert there at the Wonder Ballroom. The next day I had airline tickets. It certainly did not hurt that there were some jewelry stores I wanted to explore, and some coffee houses, and some vintage stores, and my friend has a vineyard…For the sake of inspiration…by all means I went. Alas, I am back to Manhattan; refreshed by Portland’s mellow and soothing energy, pure air and food, natural scenic backdrops (Mt. Hood), and energized by its funky eclectic feel. Portland has a tantalizing vibe, historic charm, easy MAX public transportation, sumptuous and innovative culinary cuisine (Le Pigeon), great coffee/tea (Stumptown & Fehrenbacher Hof) , Anna Bananas Oregon Berry Smoothies-YUM, Powells Bookstore, chic hotels emphasizing local and organic sourcing (The Nines), great boutique shopping (Moule and Covet…). Some of the Moule staff are my new Portland Peeps, they took me to Clyde Commons, fun fun-thank you! It seems those with a soaring zest for life find each other. Here’s to wondrous friendships and divine wine! Find some of that divine wine here… Cerulean Tempranillo www.ceruleanwine.com