Monday, July 30, 2012

A Souvenir, But From Where?


I bought a souvenir at the Old Kennedy Schoolhouse when I was in Portland a few weeks ago.  The Kennedy Schoolhouse was  a Victorian era school that has been transformed into a complex of restaurants, a playhouse, and a hotel.  The souvenir (see photograph above) is actually a bottle opener, which I bought to give to my sister and brother-in-law upon my return.  However, on closer examination, it is actually made in China.  Of course, what isn't these days, but still, is it really a souvenir of Oregon?  Perhaps it is simply a souvenir of the new global economy, which we all love so well these days, what with outsourcing and all.  Enjoy!

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