Traffic alert
Don't forget, today's the beautiful Junior Rose Parade over here on the Idaho side of the river in Portland. Sandy Boulevard shuts down at 11:30 a.m. from 39th to 57th, and stays that way for a goodly portion of the afternoon. If you need to cross Sandy during that time, you've got to get east or west of the parade route. Plan accordingly -- if you get stuck and wind up cussing out a kids' parade, you might feel bad about it later.