Boy did I pick a really great time to look for a job in Portland. I want them to line up like cans. The little odd ones would be like rusted out tomato juice cans from a TWA flight in like 1972. The fatter CEO jobs would be full Cokes that explode in a violent …
Congratulations to my honorable friend
Yesterday, I had the honor of going to Salem to watch my friend Becky get sworn in as a judge on the Court of Appeals. The kids didn't quite get it. She's got a stellar track record and her even nature is unwavering. If you live in Oregon, please go to her website and consider …
TIME OUT open mic next week
The open mic we had scheduled for tomorrow night has been canceled because unfortunately, Capitol Coffeehouse has closed. One of our nicest fans named Ellen found us a new place to perform: Tuesday, March 9th, 7-10 p.m. O'Connors (in Multnomah Village) 7850 SW Capitol Hwy Portland, OR 97219 503-244-1690 TIME OUT open mic will be …
Why I’ll miss the Olympics
I like watching men in tight pants as much as the next middle-aged woman. But that's not why I'll miss the Olympics. I'll miss the Proctor and Gamble spots honoring moms. Part of me was all Well, it's about time as I cried in my M&M bag. If you need your fix of soft and …
Back Fence rocks!
First off, I am not hipster enough to even get let in The Woods. Yeah, it's used to be an old funeral home. Now, it's uber cool with its collection of sofas, birdcages and vintage radios. The people who worked there were so nice though. I was like, What? I'm middle aged and you're talking …
Going to see Back Fence tonight
A night out with me friend Jen to see Back Fence. We'll tell you about it later: http://backfencepdx.wordpress.com/ Right now, I need to feed two kids and get Mom: Off. Girl Power: On.
Those Boomers know how to party
The TIME OUT performers will be taking the stage again today at the Boomer Expo at the Portland Expo Center's Entertainment Stage. Yesterday, I had to apologize to the Pharaoh's Street Rodders, the exhibit next to us, for mistaking their star vehicle for a Hudson Hornet. The guy dropped his head in complete disappointment that …
TIME OUT takes on the Boomer Expo stage
TIME OUT performers will be taking the Boomer Lifestyle Show's Entertainment Stage this weekend. Entrance into the Expo is free. Check out the site: http://www.boomerlifestyleexpo.com. Here's the line up: Saturday, February 20 11 AM COMEDY BREAK 1-Jacki Kane 2- Betsy Kauffman 3- Jim Turner 4 PM COMEDY BREAK 1- Betsy Kauffman 2 - Joanie Quinn …
Wacky Jacki
Discover the reason behind the nickname: http://www.lionhorseproductions.com/
Woman No. 119
Andrea Leoncavallo, amazing photographer, said she dove headfirst into her project without giving it a ton of thought. Hmm, that sounds familiar. For her project, "Women, Untitled," she will photograph 365 women and chronicle their stories on her site: http://www.lionhorseproductions.com/. Today, I got to be that woman. I suggested Flutter, a store at 3948 N. …
