Question from Steve February 3, 2012 at 11:46am Richard, my wife and i are on ss as well as medicae part a and b,our question is can we itemize using what we pay for medicare on our tax form,if we...

Discover some of Oregon's best small wineries in the Eugene area.

Ben MoonLost LanderAnother week, anot

Joseph Beuys, Blitzschlag mit Lichtschein auf Hirsch (Lightning with Stag in its Glare), 1958–85. Cast Bronze, Iron, and Aluminium, Overall dimensions variable, Guggenheim Bilbao Museoa GBM2001.2. (c) 2011 Artis

I have to say the ex-members of Harvest Church are a pretty fired up group. We’ve had a lot of people roll through this blog, but none with quite the fervency of these folks. Recently, they created a petition asking Pastor … Cont

Yesterday, Barack Obama's official Twitter feed tweeted video of Donald Trump's endorsement of Mitt Romney. The only comment, before the link to the video: "In case you missed it." You don't have to be a political expert

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As promised, here are photos of my work in progress closet. It’s probably a good thing there isn’t space for a comfy chair, or you’d never get me out of there. Writing from the closet. . . sounds like a good name for a new blog. I have a thing for beige sweaters. I don’t know [...]

One of our interior designer clients recently ordered this Bernhardt Interiors sectional. Shown here is the  Kelsey Left Arm Loveseat and Kelsey Right Arm Return Sofa. S/H 19in. / A/H 25.5in. / S/D 24in. You can choose from Bernhardt Interior's fabrics or use your own. BERNHARDT INTERIORS allows classic and contempora

Even more big-game drinks.

As any good vintner knows, half the enjoyment of a given wine is in the ritual of its presentation. That's why in vineyards across the country, tasting tables like this one are carefully arranged in a secluded part of the winemaker's cask room, offering a select few the chance to heighten an already magical experience.

Reviews of this week's new releases in Portland-area theaters.

Question from Rebecca February 2, 2021 at 7:10pm Richard, Hello, I filed my taxed on January 17th 2012 & recived a aceptance notice. on the "wheres my refund" page it stated that I should recieve my refund Jan. 25th, on...

ATTN. CINEPHILES—Hey, look! Jamie and I watched some things on our televisions! Now we will tell you whether or not you should buy them! —Erik

Tonight, Portland gets showcase in a new "Portlandia" guest-starring Sean Hayes, who's also an executive producer of "Grimm," which puts our city in a more supernatural light. Or as Hank (Russell Hornsby) puts it, this town just keeps getting weirder.

One of our clients just ordered Brazilia barstools made by Tempo; two with backs and two without.We've been ordering from Tempo for years.  They are reasonably priced and powder coated.  They have a great choice of finishes and fabrics.  COM is available at no charge.  Bar height and counter height all come with the sam

Question from Judy February 2, 2012 at 4:50pm Richard, I have received help for eight months from Oregon in paying my medicare premiums. Will I be receiving a statement for tax purposes? Answer:  Judy - Thank you for your question....

The 2012 Super Bowl is this weekend and there are several places in Portland having watch parties, food and drink specials. Below you will find places in North, NE, SE, SW, and NW Portland. All events are free to attend. Not interested or looking for something to do before the game (doesn’t start until 3:30)? [...]

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It’s true, what people say. The best time to catch up with your kid is right after school. My 4th grader, yesterday afternoon: “The school counselor came in and we learned about segregation. Usually we just learn about bullying. We talked about why it’s not good to leave somebody out just because of…

Question from Shoree February 2, 2012 at 4:30pm Richard, My refund was put on hold due to not filing in 2008. How long will it take for them to release my refund? Answer:  Shoree - I understand your concern and...

BENDER—It's time to have the funnest blackout you'll never remember with the annual Slabtown Bender. Drink 'em up and dance 'em down at this weekend-

Crown Point is a popular biking destination.(Photo: Carye Bye) For four months beginning this fall, a Federal Highway Administration project in the Columbia River Gorge will come with a road closure that will prohibit vehicle access — including bikes — to popular bicycling routes on the Historic Columbia River Highway

Mark my words...the Susan G. Komen Foundation will never be as powerful or successful again. This Planned Parenthood defunding thing (which supposedly has been "reversed,"

The veteran public news broadcaster will talk about presidential debates and take questions from the audience.

When the New York Giants and New England Patriots take the field for Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the eyes of over 100 million people around the world will be upon them. ArsTechnica explains how to watch the Super Bowl, on the biggest and littlest screens. Nearly six [...]

Welcome to the weekend, Washington County. Time to have some fun with Laugh for the Arts, Asia Fantasia and Funky Junk Sisters in Hillsboro, and "Pump Boys and Dinettes" with Broadway Rose in Tigard.

At Luce, people eat surrounded by shelves holding boxes and jars. The effect is to assure you that the restaurant probably won't run out of anything, and that you've suddenly discovered Portland's long-lost Italian neighborhood.

Screenshot I've got some exciting news about the continued evolution of the annual BikeCraft event. You'll recall this year I formally handed over the event to Aaron Kaffen and Amos Hunter after running it for six years (sniff, sniff). Amos and Aaron took it to a whole new level and the event was really solid. Now [...]

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Reed College's aging nuclear reactor keeps a-reactin' away, while federal regulators decide whether to renew its license. The "research" facility, which is right on campus next to the psychology building, is

I met this morning with

…since the “highlight hack” was patched I haven’t seen a single new highlight. Who had less than a week? You Win!

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Four Chaplains Day is to be observed annually on February 3 in America by the unanimous resolution of the U.S. Congress in 1988.  It is a day to remember February 3, 1943, a day on which one of the most remarkable and inspiring acts of heroism in the history of warfare took place in World War II.  It is a day to ho

SW Broadway in downtown Beaverton might soon look like this.(Conceptual rendering by the City of Beaverton) The City of Beaverton and the Beaverton Downtown Association are in the process of redesigning SW Broadway, the street that runs through the heart of downtown Beaverton. The goal of the redesign (one element of the

A couple of nights ago, I returned from the library at dusk.  On the way home from the bus stop, I detoured into the vacant lot 3 doors down from our house.  I decided to sit in the grass under one of the black locust trees and watch the sky and the stars and the moon for a bit.  After maybe 10-15 minutes, I

The Slabtown Bender kicks off today, and it was announced this morning that Doug Rogers has purchased Slabtown from Brinda Coleman and Sam

Sasquatch drops its lineup, and listen to new tunes from Esperanza Spalding, the Decemberists and the Chieftans. Plus, a release date for a new Horse Feathers record. And drummer Neal Morgan gets his drum-and-vocal on.

Earlier this week, the American Family Association group One Million Moms lashed out against JC Penney's new choice of spokesmodel: Recently JC Penney announced that comedian Ellen Degeneres will be the company's new spokesperso

It’s time again for Non-Consumer Mish-Mash, where I write a little bit about this and a little bit about that. An Opportunity to Practice Being Patient Do you remember that 8′ X 11′ Pottery Barn rug that I picked up at the Goodwill Outlet for $25? My plan had been to break out the ol’ Bissell rug [

After the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan last year, all hope might have seemed lost. Except the world turned out in large numbers to rush to Japan's aid. How classy of the Japanese to now send a "Thank You" (Arigato in their language) out to all who helped through such difficult times. I don't recall ev

Later today, the application period opens for the "Green Lane Project," a promising new initiative funded by national advocacy org Bikes Belong. The project's aim is to help build "world-class cycling networks" in a select group of U.S. cities that are "poised to make significant progress over the next two years in installi

New releases in Portland-area theaters not reviewed in this week's A&E.

Which is why this made me laugh. From the band poster show at Meat Cheese Bread (home of the best breakfast burritos in Portland, I will fight anyone who

I make my own highlights at home