page contents Google

THE OTHER PORTLAND, NOT THAT ONE

October 12, 2025 by

The other Portland is not an event, a gathering, or a cause. It could have been anywhere, but Portland just so happens to be where I started my career, met my wife, had kids. It is where my kids got married. I’ve had the city on my mind all my life, from driving past as […]

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

PORTLAND BURDEN FROM DOWNTOWN TO HOMETOWN

October 3, 2022 by

Every city has a dream of tranquility, prosperity, and safety. Portland, Oregon has a burden. But what is the Portland burden? The city is supposed to be better. Now what?

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

A BIKE RIDE TOO FAR WITH DUBIOUS REWARDS

August 17, 2021 by

A good bike ride is a cause for celebration and a good bike makes all the difference. Better yet, a good bike seat makes all the difference. But there’s more: bike shorts with a big old pad, water and food for a longer ride, and the determination to finish what you started. That last part […]

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

PERFECT FATHER’S DAY PORTLAND PRIDE PARADE

June 17, 2019 by

A Portland pride parade shows the city like no other parade on the schedule. Rose Festival parade, Twilight parade, I’ve seen them. Chinese New Year parade? I’ve walked with the dragons twice. I’m kind of a Portland parade guy. I like walking in the streets without having to watch for cars. The wife and I […]

Filed Under: What's Up Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , ,