I wasn’t 100% this week. Probably that was mostly because I was (and am) still recovering from the 50K two weeks ago. I was (and am) also fighting some allergy or maybe a mild bug. On top of that, I’ve also had some sciatic issues on and off over the last few days. All in [...]
If Portland residents aren't already under the watchful eye of local government because of these things, I'm sure we soon will be. Right out in the driveway with the electric meter, r
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My Dad asked me to stop by his house and drop off his mail. “Just use your key and leave the mail on my chair.” He asked. So, on my way into town last Friday, that’s what I did. Nothing unusual about that. However, this is the first time I’ve used the key he gave me [...]
My Dad asked me to stop by his house and drop off his mail. “Just use your key and leave the mail on my chair.” He asked. So, on my way into town last Friday, that’s what I did. Nothing unusual about that. However, this is the first time I’ve used the key he gave me [...]
I was thinking I could let this story lie. I would get back to it with my usual brush-off on Friday. Then I saw this quote. True, this is qualified support, but it is a type of favorable support nonetheless, and one that in key passages I am having serious trouble straining out these statements that could fit aÂ
From the saddest press release you will read all
Casey Holdahl breaks it on Blazers.com... "Joel Przybilla will undergo surgery on his right patella tendon in the next few days. He re-ruptured his right pate
From the press release:American Academy of Arts and Letters 2010 Music Award Winners AnnouncedThe American Academy of Arts and Letters has announced sixteen recipients of this year's awards in music, which total $170,000. The awards will be presented at the Academy's annual Ceremonial in May in New York City. Candidates for
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Over the weekend, Oregon Republicans gathered at the annual Dorchester Conference. In a stunner, Allen Alley crushed Chris Dudley in the conference's straw poll. As the O's Jeff Mapes reports, the vote was 225 to 165 (with 47 for John Lim, and just 1 for Bill Sizemore): Alley's victory could well have been built on his stro
The inaugural production by new-to-Portland company Lights Up! Productions tells the tale of two brothers and the grandmother who raised them in not-so-loving style.
Franz Schubert's Sixth Symphony showcases the orchestra's strengths. Gioachino Rossini's "Stabat Mater" featres an appealing quartet of young vocal soloists.
In Malyasia there is a rare, endemic palm that survives in a few small patches. I was on the trail to another destination, and it was something of a grueling climb. Leeches were all over my arms and legs. My guide pointed out the palms, and even though it was threatening to rain – and the light was
from corbett report: The real story of the last 500 years has been the struggle of humanity to wrest itself from the clutches of the bankers who create our money out of thin air, but you won't read that in the history (or economics) textbooks. Find out what else you're missing as we delve into Economics 101 with John Willia
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Do stop by our Bend Gallery as our March Artist Feature for Patricia Freeman-Martin and Rosalyn Kliot continues at, 10, NW Minnesota Avenue at the Oxford. The exhibition and sale will run through March 28, 2010 and will feature new monoprints and mixed media paintings by Patricia Freeman-Martin and mixed media collage by Ro
Do stop by our Bend Gallery as our March Artist Feature for Patricia Freeman-Martin and Rosalyn Kliot continues at, 10, NW Minnesota Avenue at the Oxford. The exhibition and sale will run through March 28, 2010 and will feature new monoprints and mixed media paintings by Patricia Freeman-Martin and mixed media collage by Ro
Yeah, so is there a limit to what you/we/me/us/anybody should expect from our husbands/wives/ partners/whoever when it comes to us permitting them to "be themselves" or them allowing us to "be ourselves"? What do you think?I mean, you'll find that I'm pretty open minded when allowing others to have their own th
On Saturday, Bill Bradbury won the endorsement of the OEA and the newly-merged AFT and OSEA. From the Oregonian's Harry Esteve: Oregon’s statewide teacher’s union just voted to endorse Democrat Bill Bradbury for governor, passing over its longtime ally, former Gov. John Kitzhaber, who wants to reclaim his old job. The d
I haven’t been this excited by something I baked since I received my Easy Bake Oven from Santa after months of begging. And, in contrast, my baked goods actually tasted good this time! At the OSU Extension Master Food Preserver bread baking classes over the past two weekends, we made a range of yeasted breads, [..
The Beavers went 2-1 in Surprise to improve their record to 7-3 on the 2010 Season. The Beavers ended up outscoring their opponents 23-9, with great Offensive showings on Thursday and Saturday. Now let's take a look at Ga
One last plug: Our concert is in a couple hours, and I hope to see some of you there!
I really think somebody should stage this somewhere in Central Oregon:
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A cold, grey front may be moving back in, but spring sprang in Portland for one glorious Saturday, when gals about town tucked flowers behind their ears, hopped on their bikes and pedaled fast to catch the sun. Anya Hankin was one such pretty pedaler, who we found moving at fast clip in a blur of... Go to pdxneat
On Friday Kala, myself and Father Augustine went cross country skiing. This would be my first time on any kind of ski. It was also Kala's first time cross country skiing, but she has done plenty of down hill...
The following is a previously published post. Enjoy! Hello there, small, clear and handsome. I’ve been thinking about you. I can no longer hold back the strength of my emotions, and I must declare to all the world: I love you, Pyrex! Our relationship started out innocently enough with a medium sized measuring cup. Seem
On this morning's Kremer & Abrams KXL show, Mark Abrams and fill-in host Jim Pasero were discussing the upcoming political races. Pasero indicated that he believed Republican candidates for Governor had a shot at winning, referencing a recent Rasmussen poll which suggested that the race for Oregon Governor wasn't exactl
Since the beginning of the Dorchester Conference, delegates have had an opportunity to vote for their favorite candidate in a straw poll on the last day of the conference. The results have not always predicted the state primary election results, but encourages supporters to continue to work for their choice for governor. Wi
Here’s the poster/handbill. Made it m’self. Whee!
There has been a whirlwind of crafting here on the Homestead. Well, as much of a whirlwind as one can achieve when trying to keep up with the demands of a super active 6 month old wee one. This Winter Olympics I had a simple and obvious goal…I was going to medal in the Ravelympics if [...]
Isola: Marcus Camby in Knicks Plans? Frank Isola of the New York Daily News writes that
Cooler heads must prevail in Hurley arbitration ruling As Commissioner Leonard wrote in his article responding to Oregonian editorials on the arbitration ruling that awarded Mr. Hurley retroactive wages, the anger over the principal of paying Mr. Hurley is understandable,...
I wanted to get this written before Sunday night’s game against the Nuggets in Denver. I expect the Trail Blazers to at least give Denver a solid battle tonight, if not win the game. Yeah, I know — given the records of the teams that sounds a little crazy. But here’s the deal: Portland won 54 games [...]
If all the reports coming out of Eugene are true, the Oregon basketball coach has already been told he’s out at the conclusion of the season. My question is, “Why?” No, not “Why is he out?” — he’s earned that the old fashioned way: by losing a lot of games. Home games, at that. But
Back in 2007, former House Majority Leader Tom Delay explained the Republican emergency room health care plan to a British audience. "There's no one denied health care in America," he announced to laughter, "there are 47 million people who don't...
Back in 2007, former House Majority Leader Tom Delay explained the Republican emergency room health care plan to a British audience. "There's no one denied health care in America," he announced to laughter, "there are 47 million people who don't...
Been so busy this week, this darn good weather is keeping me out in the orchard.There's a lovely fog bank covering our whole farm right now.Mom's birds are enjoying the bird feeder we got from Bill Imel (Robin's dad) yesterday. We were helping him, spraying his fruit trees and got a tour of his wonde
I plan to open the comments up again later today have opened the comments… and I must say it’s been a nice reprieve. The reaction has been interesting, too. I would say 80 percent of the e-mails I’ve received about closing the comments were favorable to my decision. A whole lot of people thought it was [
