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IS POLLYANNA PORTLAND STILL AROUND?

Yes, the other Portland, Pollyanna Portland, is still around. People either find their way there, or never left. They all get caught up in some kind of Portland mystery. The big question is ‘What’s the big deal about Portland.’

PORTLAND INSURGENTS ON THE MOVE

Portland insurgents need careful constant monitoring. They are as unpredictable in their actions as a local weather forecast. One minute everything is nice and peaceful, then they unleash more hell than the battles in Gladiator. Their weapons of choice are either beak, or wing. Once they get close enough to strike, it’s too late for […]

OREGON EMPATHY IN THE WILD WEST

Oregon empathy is all we’re asking for from our border states and beyond. Try and feel what it’s like to be in our shoes. We’re trying to stand up to the harsh words and divisive actions aimed directly at our way of life, but for how long? How many more pumpkins must go to rot […]

PORTLAND WAR ZONE: OMSI DRAFT

I got drafted to go to the Portland war zone at OMSI. It’s been in the works for quite some time with all of the science and industry nonsense spewing out at an unsuspecting public who knows better. I suspended my disbelief, girded my loins, and made the long slog.

CHILDREN LEARN BY EXAMPLE SO TEACH THEM WELL

Children learn by looking to their elders for clues. Elders don’t always remember the clues when they’re too busy feeling forgotten. But, there are reminders. You, who are on the roadMust have a code you try to live byAnd so become yourselfBecause the past is just a goodbye

THE PAPER CEILING FIRE

You’ve heard of the ‘paper ceiling?’ No? Now you have. “Millions of workers with in-demand skills and experience, overlooked for higher-wage jobs because they don’t have a bachelor’s degree.” They don’t have a bachelor’s degree? Like that’s the ticket for a good life?

THE PORTLAND DIFFERENCE: URBAN FEAR

The Portland difference means telling yourself one urban space is different than another. How can anyone make such a judgement? There’s only one way: wander around urban spaces both new and old. From London to Paris, more like Paris to London; from Philadelphia to New York City, which most people think is only Manhattan without […]

IS POLLYANNA PORTLAND STILL AROUND?

PORTLAND INSURGENTS ON THE MOVE

OREGON EMPATHY IN THE WILD WEST

PORTLAND WAR ZONE: OMSI DRAFT

CHILDREN LEARN BY EXAMPLE SO TEACH THEM WELL

THE PAPER CEILING FIRE

GOOD FORTUNE: ACCIDENTAL OR PLANNED

THE PORTLAND DIFFERENCE: URBAN FEAR

DRAWING A LINE IN WATER

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