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โœจMissed ConnectionPosted on May 10

Red umbrella at the farmers market

You were carrying a red umbrella even though it wasn't raining. I commented on it and you said it was your good luck charm. We talked about heirloom tomatoes for ten minutes. I wish I had asked for your number.

PortlandยทLast Saturday
โ€” Tomato Lover
โœจMissed ConnectionPosted on May 3

Bookstore conversation that I can't forget

We spent an hour talking in the poetry section at Powell's. You recommended Mary Oliver and I recommended Ocean Vuong. The conversation flowed so naturally. I went back the next day hoping to find you.

PortlandยทNine days ago
โ€” Poetry Person
โœจMissed ConnectionPosted on May 1

Skateboard girl at Burnside

You were absolutely shredding at Burnside skatepark. Bright green helmet, fearless drops. I was the one sitting on the ledge sketching. You came over and asked to see my drawings. I should have asked for your Instagram.

PortlandยทSaturday afternoon
โ€” Sketcher