Andy, you got me.

I loved the poem.

If I could only afford a copy-editor, it would be even funnier.

thanks guys,
Cloak, I appreciate all the insight!

Yes, Powell's books is quite a place. It is a multifloor maze of a bookstore. Check it out of you like books. Another place that Cloak didn't mention is the Portland Rose Test Garden. I was there a week ago and all the flowers were in beautiful bloom. You might just make it to see them in bloom. Plus up there you get a great view of the City.

If you are looking for a good city to explore I would recommend Portland much more than Clackamas.

+1 Verbal213. And you're right, I forgot that one somehow. But then again, I neglected to mention about 90% of the awesome things in portland