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A cool place to rest: Pull up a Seat

A cool place to rest at the Portland Japanese Garden last fall. There are comfortable places to pause and take in the scenery throughout the garden. Cooler temperatures and colorful autumn leaves are just around the corner in the Pacific Northwest.

Pull Up a Seat #36

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Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

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