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Look With Me (at Portland Art Museum) and laugh with me (at Past Lives Makerspace). Moved past some fears and tried two new types of public speaking in my life recently ! - Marathon #5: Nothing left to prove(?)
Training for a marathon offers a lot of time for introspection and self-discovery. Number five allowed me to discover a pattern within myself I didn’t realize before. - River of Valentines: Charlie Hilton’s New Album Drifts Beyond the Self
Recorded in 2018, and just now released, Charlie Hilton’s River of Valentines is a spectral, time-warped collection of songs. “The wish has always been to reach out,” she says. These tracks do just that, quietly, tenderly.
- McKenzie Pass Bike Ride: Car-Free and Full of Wonder
From lava fields and butterfly swarms to forest climbs and joyous descents: A 75 mile ride with 6,200 feet elevation gain.
- Six Weeks with a Flip Phone: Slower Days, Sharper Moments
Has spring always been this vibrant?
- Under the Skin: A 48 Hour Horror Film Project Experience
Local production company Cinema SoPo created the short horror film, Skin, for the 48 Hour Film Project.
- Smoke, Spirit, & Sound: The Fur Coats on Easter 4/20
6-piece Portland psych pop/soul band, The Fur Coats, headlined the holiday mishmash show at Rontoms last night.
- Ladd’s 500: Don’t Call It a Race!
Thousands of people came out to celebrate the unofficial kickoff of bike season in Portland.
- Spring Arrives: New Beginnings, Cherry Blossoms, and a Barbie Phone
After a transformative trip to Brazil, I’m shifting towards a new career and reducing smartphone use. - Rio de Janeiro: A Cidade Maravilhosa
Rio was beyond beautiful, blending breathtaking landscapes with rich culture. My time here deepened my self-awareness, and led to some unforgettable connections and personal growth. - Paraty: A Charming City with Beautiful Beaches and Misty Mountains
A maze of cobblestone streets and the open expanses of the Atlantic Ocean - Carnaval in São Paulo
Cycling, Carnival festivities, and more dance parties! - Putting the L in Brasil
Laid off after seven years, I chose to use some severance pay to travel to Brazil to get outside of my comfort zone. - In the Magic of the Dark Moonlight: Portland Winter Lights Festival
The Portland Winter Lights Festival combines art and technology and features impressive light installations and performances that uplift the community during winter. - There’s No Day Like Snow Day
Finding beauty all around me ! - Find Yer Bike! (& Community): Friday Night Ride
How to make friends in Portland 101: Get on a bicycle - The Brutalist Review: In Rare Form
Watching “The Brutalist” at Portland’s historic Hollywood Theatre: captivated by narrative, character depth, stunning cinematography, and a memorable orchestral score.