My Portland

I’ll probably do a ‘looking ahead’ post soon, but 2009 was an interesting year (for me anyway) and I thought I’d share a look back. I changed agencies right around the turn of the year. I didn’t really talk about it at the time or since …

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Most frequent places for dining out: Rudy’s, Joe Sent Me (staying in the neighborhood - go figure) Most frequent meals at home: Black bean quesadillas (for the fourth year running), tomato/basil/mozzarela salad. Up-and-coming trend: Food from …. 8/9 Away - Portland, ME - some Italian restaurant 8/13 Tomato-basil-mozzarela salad 8/14 Out - Boston Burger Company 8/16 Corn on the cob, cheese and crackers 8/17 Out - Dinner at a friend’s 8/18 Tomato-basil-mozzarela salad …

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I was appalled to read the editorial regarding Jill Richardson’s attempt to introduce chickens into her neighborhood (”Home, home on the ranch,” Dec. 19). The attitude of the editor is just an example of what is wrong with this country. … Madison, Wis., Portland, Ore., and even New York City are now chicken-friendly. Why not here? Imperial Beach is considering lifting its ban and others will soon follow. Proponents need our encouragement, not derision. …

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… long-term decisions about the Rose Quarter that can help cement its place alongside Portland’s other exciting neighborhoods and create an anchor for economic development for the East Side from which all Portlanders can benefit. …

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“I an’t going to need any special clearance to find the hillbilly that runs the glorified neighborhood watch in Portland.” “Try to arrange for a flight tonight, if it’s possible,” Jennifer said. “The sooner we make it out there, …

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Asked about the changing landscape and atmosphere of his neighborhood, Park Slope, Auster seems almost bored, saying he hasn’t seen much change other than “more people with money perhaps” in the past 20 years or so. …

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Neighborhood trailhead. Skinning up the Tilly Jane. The burn is about 18 months old now. The weather got windy and nasty once out of the trees, but it didn’t stop us. The Cooper Spur stone shelter at about 7000 feet. … And now we are back in Portland and almost back to reality! I am excited to start riding my bike, continue to play in the snow (if we get any) and cheer my fellow cx’ers on from afar. Happy 2010 everyone and thanks for continuing to share in my adventures …

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January’s walk will be in the Alameda Ridge neighborhood in Northeast Portland. Greyhounds born in January will be honored with a special birthday treat. Questions? Email us and we will respond as soon as soon as we can. …

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There are 32 Community Education Councils (CEC’s) in New York City, each aligned with a school district overseeing a neighborhood’s public elementary and middle schools. According to the Department of Education’s web site, the CEC’s ” responsibilities include: approving ….Portland Public Schools wants every high school student to have access to band, choir, career pathways and at least 10 college credit courses. Those opportunities don’t exist for all students today. …

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Calendar- Music, Entertainment, N.E. Portland OR, Neighborhood Thursday April 1, 2010 K.C. Blue in “AprilsFool” Featuring the musical talents of Jed Wilson* and other guest artists including Emily Beleele, Michelle Kopper and Johanna …

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