August 15, 2017
Happy Independence Day
Yes, I’m aware that it’s not July 4. August 15, 2017 happens to be the 70th anniversary of the day a different country broke away as politically independent of England:…
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April 27, 2017
Becoming Captain Kirk
or; What Dragon Boating Taught Me About Leadership Leadership is terrifying, but it’s important to face ones fears because it is through challenges that we grow. And so in an effort to…
März 28, 2017
Happy Minoru Yasui Day
Wednesday, March 28, 2017 will be the the second annual Minoru Yasui Day as officially recognized by the Oregon Legislature. Who was Minoru Yasui you might ask? He was a…
März 10, 2017
How to Not Install Your Dishwasher
Please do not try to replace your dishwasher without disconnecting the electricity first. You might want to turn off the hot water. Ok really you might want to turn off…
November 14, 2016
The Cinemax Theory of Racism — Discover
“For the Trump voters, Trump’s racism may have been just part of the package deal, the Cinemax they had accept to get the HBO. For those who are the target…
November 14, 2016
Not My President
Some like to remind you that the president has less power than we seem to collectively think, meaning less power to make and enforce laws, but the president still has…
Juni 25, 2016
Well She’s Obviously Straight
Once upon a time I went to Whole Foods (don’t worry, I wasn’t buying anything, just giving someone a ride). After browsing the aisles of overpriced foods and receiving an…
April 25, 2016
What Have I Gotten Myself Into…
I biked all the way home from work once, so I know that part’s possible. Theoretically I can get to work too, and there’s this bike challenge coming up that…
April 21, 2016
I am a Badass
In that my ass hurts real bad. But also in that I just did the impossible! I biked from Portland to Beaverton. The most direct route seems to be nine…
Juni 26, 2015
Love Wins!!!
I’ve never doubted for a moment that gay marriage would be legal in the U.S. within my lifetime, and in some states it’s been legal for longer than I’ve…