As most of you know, I've been living in Oregon these past few months. As in every state, there are innumerable sights, sounds, and experiences that while perhaps not unique to The Beaver State, are nonetheless worthy of comment and/or highlighting. Hopefully, Notes Along the Oregon Trail, however brief, will address these same experiences . . .
Signposts
Typically, in addition to a good thumb or a plaintive look, hitchhikers carry signs with them that outline their hoped for destination. On an Interstate 5 on ramp outside of Medford recently, a hitchhiker flashed what I thought was one of the most brilliant and poignant destination signs ever seen: "Anywhere but here!"
I've mentioned in previous postings the ingenuity and marketing skills of some of the local homeless people. Most original and honest sign? It has to be that of a local gentleman leaning towards the dehydrated side on a hot summer's afternoon. His hand lettered sign was simple, yet direct: "Why lie? I need a beer!"
I'm certain there are days that all of us wish we were holding up the same signs . . .
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