Monthly Archives: September 2002

Another Create Yourself Widget

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Anti-war letters part 2

This week the Oregonian received 219 “war in Iraq” letters and only 19 support the war. Six of the 19 were written by the same person(?)

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Oregonians have opinions and I tell them what to do with them

This guy says, “Before you reach for the phone to ring the police, know that I spank my children to help them learn to be better people.” I say he’s wrong. I have a solution to his scenario: “Sometimes when … Continue reading

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Everything I needed to know I learned in kindergarten

I haven’t had a six-hour long class since 1995, so maybe I’m on the edge now that I’m in one again. Maybe I should be more understanding. But I’m not. Here are some suggested things NOT to do to piss … Continue reading

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Rhapsody in Blue pt. 2

Andy asked for more details about Thomas Lauderdale’s performance the other night at a benefit for Folktime. As most Portlanders know, TL founded Pink Martini, popular here and in France among other places. I’d seen PM twice before, but never … Continue reading

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Librarians Unite

Are you a librarian, library worker, or archivist? Well hop on over to Librarians For Peace and sign the petition against the War on Iraq.

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Waggot!

Still siding with George just because he wants you to? Maybe the Iraq FAQ will change your heart.

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Natural Disasters

I used to live in Wilmington, NC before I moved to Portland. Wilmington is what’s known as a vulnerable city. I was there during hurricanes Fran and Bertha. Many of my relatives live in and near New Orleans, an even … Continue reading

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Illuminata

This was the second year for the Illuminata, so we decided to get more creative than last year’s flashlights. We used styrofoam heads and covered them in glowstick juice. Did you know there’s a chemical reaction between styrofoam and glow? … Continue reading

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This One’s For You, Andy

Last night I got to hear Thomas Lauderdale (of Pink Martini) perform solo. His set ended with Rhapsody in Blue. If I weren’t already married, I might marry him.

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