This was my first experience with the ghost bikes. I was in Portland this week house hunting. Driving around like a mad woman to get acquainted with Portland area, and as I was driving on SE 39th Ave toward Halsey street, I saw a ghost bike tied to a light post. Someone had added a silver colored garland up the pole.

Seeing one in person when you don't expect it, it did affect me a lot. I just think of the tragedy, the lives lost, lives left behind...

Right or wrong on the street, we all need to realize the consequences. Nothing worse than taking a life.