But I am just the narrator, and this just the prologue...

Finally accomplished all I wanted to in Portland. There are still a few more people to see, a camera battery to locate, and some possible work needing to be done on that crappy cell phone (hopefully it's just the charger) but I am ready to begin.

My friends are awesome. Chris S., Bill, Anya Crystal and Devon, Matt and Erik; thanks for letting me crash at your place. And thanks for your ears during this weird time! Andy, thank you for the variety of unexpected parting gifts, including but not limited to Silly Putty, books, candy, flash drive and frickin' police baton (hopefully I never use it). Jessica, thanks for the sociology books and the conversation, your advice has influenced me as well. Danny, thanks for the ear. And Adam, thanks for the paperwork on crazy laser weapons (and fixing my car whenever I need it!). Kim, thanks for the 5 am Voodoo Doughnut trip. Jeff S.; thanks for always telling me I'm an idiot. Sarah, Thanks for the delicious food and cupcakes!

Everyone else; I miss you already, and that is in no way an exaggeration. I am very grateful for everything we have. And now I plan to finish coffee and breakfast here at Shari's with my mom in Wilsonville, then head south, making my first stop in Salem, then Corvallis and Eugene. My rough agenda is to head to Grant's pass, then west to the coast, following 101 to San Francisco, then taking I-5 south. I plan to be in L.A. by the 14th for the Hero of Time premier.

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