Took the train to Portland and back today to do a little shopping and have dinner with my pal, Caryl. My train ticket cost about $40 which is probably less than the gas to drive, and the trip is SO EASY. It’s about 2.5 hours each way. I got a little work done, read, and listened to music. Much better than driving! Some of my stops: Powell’s Books (they had a whole display of recent 225 book award winners which was very interesting!) Cafe Umbria (I know there are probably newer coffee shops but I