Hi! I really enjoyed this article. Very poignantly written viewpoint on what Portland was, and now, seems to be. It reminded me a little of Palahniuk's "Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland Oregon". I was touched by this article as I'm coming up on 3 years in Eugene and am having nostalgia for when I first moved to PDX in 2009, albeit from just within Oregon itself. I keep thinking I want to go up and it will be like it was, but I know better, there's just something about that "magical hour", as you put it. It's the timing I suppose. Everything changes alas. My only hope is that with all of the people pouring in and the businesses and the new building it will boost Oregon's miserable economy. I think San Antonio Texas is a great choice! I don't know about you but the rain depresses the shit out of me. Cheers to you and I truly hope that you find unexpected success, sunshine and friendships in San Antonio!