This "story trailer" video previews The Three Gifts of the Magi, a new SCI-FI original by Rich Brueckner that appears in the Print 'n Fly Guide to SC11 Seattle.This is the continuing story of

"Hey, I think I'm going to start a parody twitter account for my beard." - Downtown-- Overheard by Alanapete

Man browsing in the Military History section: So much war, so little time...- At the Friends of the Library sale-- Overheard by Daniel

Girl 1: Do you think these would make good bottoms for a bear costume?Girl 2: Well, they're snakeskin, soooo.....Girl 1, a few minutes later: Look, I'm a snear!- Buffalo Exchange, Hawthorne-- Overheard by Sky Rocketship

On the #15 bus, there was one wasted guy who smashed his foot and another guy and a chick.Guy 1 with the bag of candy: Pop rocks are so good.Guy 2: - Did you ever get a blow job when the girl had pop rocks in her mouth?Girl: Oh we should save some for later.

Unhealthy-looking larger women to her friend while holding a Venti: You know, coffee doesn't do anything to me anymore. Neither does Red Bull or any other kind of energy drinks."Her friend: Head nodding.- Starbucks-- Overheard by Corey, who writes: "Uhhh, Maybe it's time to

Walking past the homeless shelter on 2nd and Burnside with a pink box: Homeless guy 1: Hey, can I have a donut? Homeless guy 2: Can I bum a donut? Homeless guy 3: Spare a cigarette? Homeless guy 4: Aaah! Homeless attack! Capitalism has taken

Dancer from Spyce getting on the MAX at Couch & 5th: I'm tellin' y'all.. I really need to pee! I had 17 drinks & I didn't pay for any of them! I really need to tinkle! (She then proceeded to bond with a creepy dude in the back. He told her the Carl's Jr. was still open for her to find a bathroom. T

In this video, Portland people tell their tales at the Cat Stories II Open Mic Event. Recorded Aug. 20, 2011 at Joe's Celllar. The text from my story, The Friends of the Fallen is posted onlin

Softball Girl: What other sports do girls play? Softball guy: I think whatever they want. It's an equal opportunity world now. Softball girl: I guess you're right.... - Normendale Park in NE -- Overheard by Brandon

Young male 1: I dated this girl in freshman year that turned out to be a lesbian. Young male 2: Aw, dude. Young male 1: She was hot though. Young male 2: They usually are. - On the #15 bus -- Overheard by Heather

In this podcast, the Co-Chairs on the Hot Interconnects Symposium discuss their program agenda and why it continues to be the premier international forum high performance networking at all scales. The event takes place August 24-

Woman: So can you go or not?Man: Chuckie Cheese is no problem, but I can't visit a school. I'm down with that.- Muu-Muus-- Overheard by Rich

We are repairing the audio for this post. Please check back Sunday morning.In this video, Cat Stories presents the Dating Stories open mic event. Recorded July 23, 2011 at Joe's Cellar in Portland, Oregon.

Nice to see you too, Todd!

Guy: I'm the James Joyce of texting.- Muu-Muus-- Overheard by Rich

On the corner of SW Yamhill and Broadway, a young woman is trying to engage passersby.Woman: Hi there! What are you doing today?Older man: I'm trying to get back into college. What are you doing?Woman: I'm just out here campaigning for gay rights.

Preppy teen girl 1: Can we all walk as a group so we don't fuckinglose everyone?!Preppy teen girl 2: I'm so afraid I'm gonna see a vagina really soon.- At OCF Sunday-- Overheard by Sky Rocket

In this video, Portland Mayor Sam Adams reads a proclamation that July 2011 is Trek in the Park Month. Recorded at Portland's Woodlawn Park on Jluy 9, 2011.The proclamation is followed by the opening scene of Atomics Arts production of "Mirror, Mirror" a Star Trek original series episode

Cat Stoies presents the Dating Stories Open Mic event on Saturday, July 23 at 10:00am at Joe's Cellar.We need your stories!Got a g

Heard this while passing people on the stairs at "3 Monkeys," on NW 23rd:"Maybe someone has a mechanical arm, but it's made out of brass!"- Overheard by Nicole, who writes: "Oh, Portland. My friend Hayley guesses they were talking about steampunk. I was just amused."

Woman yelling into cell while walking quickly: I don't even hang out with my boyfriend! I hang out with my dog!- Muu-Muu's-- Overheard by Phil

Go the Fuck to Sleep is a new potty-mouthed children’s book written by Adam Mansbach full of truth at one of parenting’s great frustrations, trying to get your children to fall asleep. The sense of humour is as wicked as

In this video, I read my latest short story, The Guardian's End. Recorded at the Famous People Stories open mic event on June 25, 2011. The full text is online at Flex-Rex.com.

Cat Stories presents Famous People Stories Live June 25, 2011.

Punk rocker chick 1: I didn't know people went door to door selling meat. Punk rocker chick 2: Yeah, someone told me The Meat Man came up to their door, and I was like, dude, ew... - In front of my apartment building-- Overheard by Dylan.

Hipster dude, while eating a salmon & cracker appetizer and drinking a beer: So I'm trying to get food stamps because I got fired from my job...Later, same guy: "So is everyone tipping? Because I can't afford to tip."- At a bistro in SE last night-- Overheard by notmyn