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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Portland and the City of Shame
Unlike most of the spoiled children protesting at Jamison Park last night – I am a native Portlander, and know that most of the city does not live in trendy neighborhoods and frequents organic and vegan and gluten-free coffee shops. … Continue reading
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Well Doesn’t that Just Break Your Heart
Guy Robs Bank for Shelter in Jail For several decades, the Oregonian has been the primary newspaper of Portland. And in case you’re not unlucky enough to live there, here’s what you need to know: it’s more liberal your parents … Continue reading
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Darkness Visible
The gloomy title is thanks to William Styron and his book on depression, but is rather overstated for my own feelings at the moment. For about the last week or so, I’ve been feeling depressed, which is pretty lame. I … Continue reading
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Jaw-Dropping Stupidity
As transcribed from my conversation with Chris. Yes, this happened to me not an hour ago. So my bank is on this really busy street, okay? And as I’m pulling into the parking lot, I see this tabby cat headed … Continue reading
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Happiness is a Warm Puppy
It had taken me thirteen years to get a dog. It wasn’t that I hadn’t loved the slow parade of cats that came in and out of our house, but a cat is not the same as a dog. And … Continue reading
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Super Adulthood – I Have a Job!
I was officially hired for the job I was filling in for at St. John’s. This is, obviously, an excellent thing, and it pays exactly what I hoped, which is also excellent. However, it is only 12 hours a week. … Continue reading
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Film Review: “De-Lovely”
This one will be pretty brief as it’s….an odd picture. As always, the back story: I was having dinner with my cousin a few weeks ago and mentioned I was reading a dual biography on both Cole Porter and Noel … Continue reading
Music of Heaven
A thank you to my high school chum(s) who responded so favorably to my last post. It’s always great to know you weren’t alone, even when you thought you were, and it verifies that I am NOT bullshitting you all … Continue reading
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And They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love
Expounded from my autobiographical paper “Going to Heaven” written in 2009. I can put that up as well if there is any interest. To old high school chums that read this – the ones that I know who read this … Continue reading
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