The owners of the recently opened Waves of Grain operated a bakery in Astoria for seven years before beginning their Portland venture this spring.  With good lighting, stylish clean lines, an inviting counter made of re-used wood, and attractive pastry, the bakery hits the mark in terms of a welcoming decor.   However, like almost every other bakery in town, its seating options are limited, thereby limiting its attractiveness as a hang-out spot.

Despite that, today’s twosome spent over an hour trying to solve family and community issues.  Among them are our young adult children who have different ways -than ours – of getting ready for an extended vacation or choosing a career; major upcoming changes to the roadway and bikepath  on N. Williams, its two year planning process, and the difficulty balancing diverse interests; and advocacy efforts in Cully aimed at helping local residents on the job front, in order to minimize future displacement.   2250 E. Burnside    http://www.wavesofgrainbakery.com