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Belle of the Ball
Kids grow up so damn fast. Audrey had her first homecoming dance Saturday night. It was the first time I ever saw her in a dress, and she looked great. Why, it seems like just yesterday that she looked like this. The years do fly by. My friends ask me if having a daughter who is…
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Carpet Diem
Portland has a reputation for weirdness. It’s something we embrace – and want you to, as well. We even advertise it on our buildings. And if you think our unofficial city motto is just meant to be cute, well…. Let’s just say it’s legit. Nowhere is this more obvious than at PDX, our international airport.…
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I Want to Look More Portland
We went to a rock ‘n roll show Saturday night, and while standing in line, I realized I didn’t “fit in” with the rest of the crowd. In a sea of hipsters, I resembled a suburban dad. Granted, I am a suburban dad, but there’s no need to look the part out in public. Any survivalist will…
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The Crosby Show Airs Again!
Last week, I reported on my run-in with the fake David Crosby outside the Keller Auditorium in Portland. I wondered who he was and why he enjoyed tricking people into believing he was a rock ‘n roll star, but figured that was pretty much the end of the story. And then, while driving home from…
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A Tale of Two Sunsets
Tara and I got back from a weekend trip to the Oregon coast yesterday afternoon. It was my anniversary gift to her, and it seemed fitting. After all, we were married at the coast. We always make it a point to catch the sunset when we’re there. Friday evening, we arrived with about 90 minutes to…
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I Want to Hold Your Hand
The bottom line is that yes, I do want to be with you. Let’s give it a shot and hope that we can make it work. Three years ago today, I received an email from Tara. I had asked her if she wanted to pursue a relationship with me the morning I left Ely after…
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