Monthly Archives: January 2009

TONIGHT: Presidential Art Show at Guapo

Posted on January 31, 2009 by

Does art imitate politics? Or do politics imitate art? Come to Guapo Comics TONIGHT to find out! Guapo is hosting 25 of Portland’s “best indie cartoonists and artists,” in a show on Presidents, according to their blog. Tonight’s opening reception … Continue reading →

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Are blogs like FosterPowellPDX the future of news?

Posted on January 29, 2009 by

Recent headlines have me thinking about the future of publishing. I work in book publishing two days a week, and dedicate myself to online publishing nearly full-time. So I sit up and pay attention when the a decrease in online … Continue reading →

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… And we’re back, with a new yoga class!

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

Hi folks.  Sorry about the ridiculously long gap.  Everything bunches together at the end of the month when you’re a freelancer who also works several part time jobs and plays in a band.  I’m gonna do my darndest to keep posting– … Continue reading →

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A New Hope and A New Shame

Posted on January 20, 2009 by

The New Hope: Barack Hussein Obama, who overwhelmingly won the favor of Multnomah County. And looking around at the grocery store, it’s pretty clear why. If you need evidence of our diversity here in Foster-Powell, just check out the “ethnic” … Continue reading →

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Summary of Neighborhood Association Meeting

Posted on January 17, 2009 by

Increasing numbers of Americans are making today a “day of service” to honor Dr. King, rather than just another day off work. Involvement in the neighborhood association meeting is definitely a service to our community– it ensures that Foster-Powell residents … Continue reading →

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A message from Representative Ben Cannon

Posted on January 16, 2009 by

“Sometimes things don’t go, after all, from bad to worse.” — From “Sometimes” by Sheenagh Pugh (click here for link to full text) Hello friends, Happy New Year! The 2009 legislative session began yesterday with tradition, ceremony, and celebration: color … Continue reading →

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