arhpdx
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Tireless sleuth for useful good news, contributing writer to Daily Kos Good News Roundup, longtime community activist, passionate cook, wordsmith, animal lover, artist, Oregonian.
Another fave sign from Portland OR:
October 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Another fave sign from Portland OR:
From Portland OR today:
October 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM
From Portland OR today:
A commenter on Daily Kos found this gem by Matt Groening in his files:
August 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A commenter on Daily Kos found this gem by Matt Groening in his files:
HAPPY WORLD ORANGUTAN DAY!
August 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
HAPPY WORLD ORANGUTAN DAY!
PDX for the win. Gorgeous materials, live trees, natural light, excellent local food and drink, Powell's Books, free short movies, even the occasional emotional support llama.
August 14, 2025 at 4:41 AM
PDX for the win. Gorgeous materials, live trees, natural light, excellent local food and drink, Powell's Books, free short movies, even the occasional emotional support llama.
Earrings that I made. Sheet aluminum cut and sanded, with hammered lettering.
June 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Earrings that I made. Sheet aluminum cut and sanded, with hammered lettering.
Here are some of my favorite signs from the No Kings protest in Portland, Oregon. The protest was massive — at least 20,000.
June 15, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Here are some of my favorite signs from the No Kings protest in Portland, Oregon. The protest was massive — at least 20,000.
A useful graphic from the ACLU:
June 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
A useful graphic from the ACLU:
I'm so sorry to hear this, Marc. My husband and I lost our beloved Rosy from lymphoma on March 1, 2024, and our hearts are still shattered. She was "the best dog ever," too. At our advanced ages I don't think we'll be able to adopt another dog friend, but I hope you can when the time is right.
May 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I'm so sorry to hear this, Marc. My husband and I lost our beloved Rosy from lymphoma on March 1, 2024, and our hearts are still shattered. She was "the best dog ever," too. At our advanced ages I don't think we'll be able to adopt another dog friend, but I hope you can when the time is right.
My favorite signs from the Portland OR Hands Off March.
BTW, the media is badly undercounting attendance — I was at the 2017 Women's March which was estimated at 10,000, and today's was probably twice as big.
BTW, the media is badly undercounting attendance — I was at the 2017 Women's March which was estimated at 10,000, and today's was probably twice as big.
April 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
My favorite signs from the Portland OR Hands Off March.
BTW, the media is badly undercounting attendance — I was at the 2017 Women's March which was estimated at 10,000, and today's was probably twice as big.
BTW, the media is badly undercounting attendance — I was at the 2017 Women's March which was estimated at 10,000, and today's was probably twice as big.
Brilliant April Fools' contribution from "Native Born Earthling" on Daily Kos:
April 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Brilliant April Fools' contribution from "Native Born Earthling" on Daily Kos:
This brilliant cartoon from Emily Flake in The New Yorker nails it:
March 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
This brilliant cartoon from Emily Flake in The New Yorker nails it:
THIS IS IMPORTANT!
Some Dem senators are wavering on voting "No" on cloture, which is vital for preserving Congress's power of the purse. Go on Resistbot and email or fax your Dem senators NOW! There's no time to waste!!
Some Dem senators are wavering on voting "No" on cloture, which is vital for preserving Congress's power of the purse. Go on Resistbot and email or fax your Dem senators NOW! There's no time to waste!!
March 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
THIS IS IMPORTANT!
Some Dem senators are wavering on voting "No" on cloture, which is vital for preserving Congress's power of the purse. Go on Resistbot and email or fax your Dem senators NOW! There's no time to waste!!
Some Dem senators are wavering on voting "No" on cloture, which is vital for preserving Congress's power of the purse. Go on Resistbot and email or fax your Dem senators NOW! There's no time to waste!!
THE IDES OF TRUMP — Let's all send him a postcard on March 15 telling him what we think of him!
From Chop Wood, Carry Water:
From Chop Wood, Carry Water:
March 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
THE IDES OF TRUMP — Let's all send him a postcard on March 15 telling him what we think of him!
From Chop Wood, Carry Water:
From Chop Wood, Carry Water:
The Portland Women's March was absolutely lit! I'm waiting to hear the crowd estimate, but I know it was BIG. Here are my favorite photos:
March 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Portland Women's March was absolutely lit! I'm waiting to hear the crowd estimate, but I know it was BIG. Here are my favorite photos:
If you aren't signed up for Jessica Craven's newsletters from Chop Wood, Carry Water (and you definitely should be!), here's a gift she gave us last Sunday that I want to share:
February 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM
If you aren't signed up for Jessica Craven's newsletters from Chop Wood, Carry Water (and you definitely should be!), here's a gift she gave us last Sunday that I want to share:
An apt quote from the late British activist Anita Roddick:
January 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
An apt quote from the late British activist Anita Roddick:
Absolutely brilliant New Yorker cover by the inimitable Barry Blitt:
January 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Absolutely brilliant New Yorker cover by the inimitable Barry Blitt:
This reminds me of a favorite poem. (Sorry for the faded and crinkly clipping — I have this pinned up over my desk).
January 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
This reminds me of a favorite poem. (Sorry for the faded and crinkly clipping — I have this pinned up over my desk).
"Ask Me" by William Stafford
December 28, 2024 at 8:59 PM
"Ask Me" by William Stafford
One furred and one feathered
December 18, 2024 at 11:44 PM
One furred and one feathered
From a Dover replica copy of The Picayune Creole Cookbook, originally published in 1900. Unfortunately, I can't interpret it for present-day cooks. Can anyone help?
December 15, 2024 at 5:34 PM
From a Dover replica copy of The Picayune Creole Cookbook, originally published in 1900. Unfortunately, I can't interpret it for present-day cooks. Can anyone help?