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Last night I was in the mood for pinball and went over to Ground Kontrol, a classic arcade and bar. A barcade, perhaps. Anyway, this place is great. They have …

The Zen of Rain

Despite the rain -so much rain- I thought I should spend more time outside and made a visit to Portland’s Japanese Garden. I armed myself with a jacket I thought …

Why We Read

On Wednesday Mark Z. Danielewski was at Powell’s Books reading from his new novel The Fifty Year Sword. It was a packed house and I was lucky to get a seat. …

The Play’s the Thing

Yes, as the cliche title would suggest I saw a play. Well actually, two one acts at the Lewis & Clark One Act Festival (does two a festival make?). My …