Photo: Multnomah Falls in Fragile Light

The mist swells off the cascading water, and tiny falls multiply all the way down the sides of Larch Mountain, from which Multnomah Falls come. There are thousands of pictures here, in this light and water, but perhaps the most pleasing part of any visit is the sound of turbulent water, drowning out thoughts of mortgages and office politix. How can you think about the strategy for mollifying the Boss when flecks of spirit paint your face in the shadows of Multnomah?