After months of dark, cold, rainy days, Portlanders have finally begun to enjoy a little sunshine and the great outdoors, something we hold dear. 

I began a recent sunny Sunday with an early morning run at Powell Butte Nature Park.  I was thrilled to run in the cool morning air, enjoying the sight of Mt. Hood, Adams, and St. Helens.  While reveling in the view on my last trip down, my sense of peace was suddenly shattered.