Two of my favorite things in this world are heavy metal music and freshly brewed beer. Thankfully, living in Portland, both of these things are easy to come by. But,…
I was one of those weirdos in high school. Okay, those who know me know might say “In high school? C’mon man!” But, all that aside, I loved reading, and…
Thanksgiving is upon us! For me, it’s the day when I can officially start listening to Christmas music without derision from the purists. It’s also the day when I can…
My disdain of running has been well documented in this space. Are there health benefits? Sure. At least, that’s what they tell me, but, as I’ve said before, just because…
I love comfort foods and, to me, nothing says comfort food like the cooking of the South- and the deeper the south the better. Fried chicken, okra, mashed potatoes, deep…
The Professional Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio is one of the most exclusive clubs in the entire world. Only three hundred and eighteen men have been enshrined in…
Picture me mummified. Picture me wrapped in mom’s Costco toilet paper, arms out, walking lock kneed. Frankenstein style. Picture me, toilet papered mummy—saving the toilet paper for my adolescent body,…
This may be blasphemy for a Portland Karaokeer but—but I never cared to Chopsticks. Sure, the quality of the performers were good and the it was a happening place to…
Keep Portland weird. It’s not just a slogan. It’s a way of life. I take it as a compliment. Portlanders embrace the idea, though if you’re not comfortable with the…
Halloween is a-comin and, what better way to celebrate the scariest of all holidays than by escaping from zombie hoards? Are zombies real? Who knows. Hopefully I’ll never know first-hand.…
