When I meet people who are ho-hum about art, and you meet more people like that less than you’d expect, I talk to them about the Portland Christmas ships.

Why, you ask. Well, look at it this way. We could live quite happy, complete lives without ever seeing a bunch of boats dressed up in holiday lights. But we do it anyway. Even though it’s totally unnecessary. It’s art. How can you not love that?

The Portland parade is the longest-running in the country. So, if you’re in town between Dec. 7 and Dec. 20, ask about it. The routes and locations change, but there’s always a good seat somewhere. A restaurant on the water perhaps. Try McCormick and Schmick’s Harborside at the Marina. It’ll make a good floor show.

Till later,
Emily

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