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Breaking Down the Fourth Wall
I’ve never been a good sick person. Then again, if you talk to most women, they’d say the same thing about the men in their lives. So really, I’m just perpetuating the stereotype. Go, me. In any case, a week ago I came down with a bad cold [I don’t know what the medical definition…
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Why Not Stevenson?
Last month, I took a day off work to go hiking. It was my birthday, and I wanted to commune with nature instead of dealing with an overflowing In Box. [My In Box is virtual these days, I should add. But I remember well the stackable plastic trays that used to take up precious real estate…
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Hits 52!
Last night, we added another great classic rock concert to our ever-expanding list when we saw The Who (finally) rock Portland’s Moda Center for their Hits 50! tour. It’s actually now been 52 years, making the fact that Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend were even able to walk onstage unassisted even more impressive. I’m glad…
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Don’t Get Murdered
A few weeks ago, I stopped into my local State Farm office to steal a cup of coffee. But that was merely the tip of the iceberg. Immediately afterwards, I started plotting something even more daring. What would happen if I walked past somebody dining outdoors at the restaurant around the corner, I wondered, and…
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Lobsters, Not Hipsters
A few days ago, a Groupon offer popped up on my phone that was too irresistible to pass up. Portland Magazine was offering a great deal – two years for the price of one. Since my current subscription was about to expire, I was more than happy to shell out $24 for a brand new,…
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Naked and Delusional
Have you ever seen Naked and Afraid? Think of it as Survivor minus the tribal councils and rewards challenges. Making it to 21 days without “tapping out” (or killing your partner) is your reward. Oh, and it’s got nudity. But after a few minutes that’s a total non-issue. Oh, but those first few minutes are glorious……
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