Sidewalk Sign for MudPuddles Toys & Books Nikon Z8 • NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S f/4 @ 55mm • 1/1500s • ISO 200 |
Sadly,
MudPuddles Toys & Books is closing its store in NW Portland on July 20. A liquidation sale will begin on June 13. MudPuddles years ago had taken over the store that used to be Child’s Play – a favorite store of mine (outside of Finnigan’s).
Child’s Play was important as that was where I bought
Mr. Bear in
April 2008. Mr. Bear is still keeping me company every night, even after 17 years. He’s a little bit ragged but has held up amazingly well. Still, no stuffed animal lasts forever, especially one that gets hugged to death every night.
So I thought I should make a trip to
MudPuddles before they close. I had not been there in many years. I planned a special trip into Portland – and followed my plan yesterday (Tuesday) – a sunny day.
( A City Adventure Below This Cut )