Montezuma’s Revenge Given the historical low bar, e.g., Tony Quinn, I think Chester Slome represented a worthy candidate to enter North Park’s Hall of Fame. So I thought creatively, knowing that Chester currently lives in assisted living. He subscribes to the New York Times and works the crossword puzzle each day. Cognitively, he is well. …
I am the Goldfish In this echo chamber atmosphere The truth is hard to hear I don’t hear anything I am a goldfish my dear Left then right and up and down Around this tank I swim I’ve named the rocks and bubbles My reflection is my friend While I swim What you can’t see …
She was a legend before her 30th birthday, revolutionizing and modernizing an art. She was America’s ballet ambassador, for decades… and generations before the haunting “Killers Of The Flower Moon” re-introduced the Osage people to the public consciousness, Maria Tallchief was the Osage’s de facto ambassador to the world. In life and in death, Tallchief …
No one should be surprised by the results of our recent national election. Since WWII, former vice presidents usually lose presidential elections, or lose more often than they win, particularly when they run right after serving as vice president. The elder George Bush is the only former vice president to win his first presidential election …
Pexels. CCO Licensed. Holiday season is fast approaching and many of us will be thinking of gifts for our friends and family. If you’ve got a loved one who is a baseball fan, a baseball-related gift could prove to be a hit. However, it’s possible that they may already have received their fair share of …
RIP Quincy Jones, whose musical accomplishments across a range of genres and endeavors may be wider and deeper than any other figure of the past century. In the realm of jazz . . . His abilities as a trumpet player put him on the road with the Lionel Hampton big band at the age of …
“There is no textbook for the cutting edge of discovery & knowledge. We are becoming it with every purposeful breath. The fruit of our humbly attained wisdom, the poetry of our greatest song, is ripening yet on the tree of human reaching.” -My Ching-Paul Lawrence Johnson
A special Gogol Bordello film screening & show is coming to Aladdin Theatre in Portland, OR on November 12. In addition to the movie, Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hütz and Sergey Ryabtsev will be hosting a Q&A session and spirited live performance following the film screening of Scream of My Blood – a fascinating intimate portrait …
In terms of non-photographic art, I love the commercial genre much more than anything else. There’s something about the almost-completely-lost profession of creating art on demand; producing amazing art on a deadline… often uncredited, and often, for astoundingly low pay (but nonetheless a living wage at the time, if one was prolific). I thought today, …
Via Pixabay We all know sports are fun to watch and even more fun to play. But beyond the excitement of a big game, sports have this sneaky way of shaping who we are, connecting us, and teaching us things that go way beyond the field. Whether you’ve played competitively or just kicked a ball …
Pexels Life can be challenging at times and take a lot out of you. It’s important that you manage your time well and put your needs first. You want to make sure you’re taking good care of yourself daily to keep a smile on your face. Be glad to know there are many actions you …
A friend hereabouts queried his FB pals today as to the “First CDs” they’d purchased. So I naturally went on at length about my own very peculiar/particular “Journey to the CD”, as it were. Ahem, I acquired a year-old Technics CD player from a Missoula, Montana friend who was ALREADY upgrading (ca. Summer 1987!), shortly …
via Pexels Planning a vacation with kids can be both exciting and overwhelming. It’s a chance to bond and create lifelong memories, but it also requires thoughtful planning to ensure that everyone enjoys the trip. Here are three essential tips to make your family vacation smooth, fun, and memorable. Choose Kid-Friendly Destinations The destination sets …
Photo by Vincenzo Malagoli: Staying mentally engaged during downtime is important for your cognitive health. Whether you’re waiting for an appointment, traveling, or simply taking a break, choosing activities that stimulate your brain can make these moments more enjoyable and productive. The good news is, there are plenty of simple yet effective ways to pass …
Pete Rose and Johnny Bench, 1971. “Charlie Hustle” played the game as it should be played, and played it better than almost any other figure in baseball history. He played every game as if his life depended on it. Charlie Hustle was an integral part of two National League dynasties. Of course, most people associate …
Kristofferson was so talented as an actor, later generations might not even know that he was a remarkable musician. He was so well-known as a singer, some people might’ve forgotten that he wrote some of the most important songs of the Sixties and Seventies. Kristofferson was so skilled as a songwriter, a lot of people …
Of my wild harvesting friends, I am the most risk averse. If you can potentially die or get sick from eating something at the wrong time, and if I’m not starving, then I don’t eat it. Pawpaws are the exception, their creamy, custardy innards– which when ripe taste like a mixture of mango and banana– …
The sight of this box conjures up traumatic memories if you have ever worked at a garden center~ha! I will never forget the Russian roulette of sticking your hand in to grab a pumpkin praying that it is not rotten. There is a special stench to a rotting pumpkin that does not easily wash off. …
Photo Credit The September 11, 2024, business section of the New York Times bore the front-page headline: “Only One Supermarket Is Left.” Here is an update on an EPB feature about Phil Knight’s money. The money spawned 1803 Fund . The first paragraph within this sparse homepage declared: 1803 Fund seeks to grow shared prosperity, …
I once went on a date with Charles R. Cross – often known as “Charley.” It was the first time we’d formally met – though he’d said hello to me in passing, maybe once. I was a regular contributor to The Rocket, coming by once a week or two to pitch assignments or drop some …
I have known Noah Ernst for a decade and have come to respect him for his honesty, effectiveness, and sharp mind. He will make an excellent public servant in the Portland City Council. We can all count on him to improve our city in every way. He is ready and willing to provide “outcome-driven leadership” …
July 25, 2024 – Interscope Records announces the release of ZOO TV – Live In Dublin 1993 EP, out Friday, August 30th. Pre-order it here. The EP features five tracks from one of U2’s two legendary open-air performances at the RDS Arena, Dublin in August 1993, the hometown stop on the European ‘Zooropa’ leg of their worldwide industry-defining …
Tacoma’s Jerry Miller, who made his mark in music history as one of rock’s greatest guitarists almost 60 years ago, is dead at 81. Miller was one of the guitarists in Moby Grape, a band with an incredibly vivid, unusual and brief career that began in the mid-late 1960s. A wiki read is advisable if …
Using royalty-free music in your projects can help boost the overall experience and give your projects a new edge- if it’s done correctly, though. We have five practical tips for you to make the most of royalty-free music: This can truly disrupt or take your video or project to a whole new level. It’s essential …
Fuerza Regida brought their latest tour, “Pero No Te Enamores” (But Don’t Fall In Love) to Portland’s Moda Center on June 29. The band consists of lead vocalist Jesús Ortíz Paz, lead guitarist Samuel Jaimez, guitarist Krystian Ramos, tuba player José García, and tololoche player Moisés López. The tour highlighted tracks that have earned them …
Photo Credit: Guerrera PR PILAR, WHO HAS A HEART CONDITION , WILL BE ABLE TO RETIRE AND RETURN TO HER FAMILY IN MEXICO Mexican-American sierreño artist DannyLux teamed up with altruistic impact-driven creator, Jesús Morales, on Valentine’s Day of this year to participate in one of the creator’s celebrated street vendor buyout campaigns. This random act of kindness by Jesús and DannyLux led …
Film/TV Composer Joshua Moshier Releases Album Semipermanence Releases New Video “Un Gyrophare” feat. Sabina Sciubba [Ed. Note – ‘Semipermanence’ is beautiful beyond words. Everyone will dig it, not just famed sketch comic and musician, Fred Armisen.] Twice Emmy-nominated composer Joshua Moshier releases Semipermanence, a debut solo album that knits together more than two dozen collaborators from his 15 …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Don McLean, who is no stranger to making headlines, released his latest album, ‘American Boys,’ last week, appeared at The White House State Dinner for President Ruto of Kenya, and won a Silver Telly award for his Don McLean: American Troubadour documentary, which aired on RFD-TV. “This has been a busy week! I am …
NASHVILLE, TENN. (May 15, 2024) – Cleo Childs releases her debut spoken word project, “Moving With,” available today via all major streaming platforms.The project is a collection of 14 spoken word poems set to music that chronicle the loss of her mother to Alzheimer’s, one of the cruelest medical issues a family could endure. Cleo Childs’ “Moving …
On June 28, 2024 the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles will play host to ‘Radiohead X Brahms,’ an innovative symphonic synthesis of Radiohead’s universally acclaimed 1998 album OK Computer and Johannes Brahms’ canonical First Symphony. The performance offers a reimagined experience of each work by seeing it through the lens of the other, exploring the explosive tension and deep pathos they have in common. The wholly unique experience …