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From Hot Tubs To Cool Jazz For A Good Cause

by zanger

Last Thursday, I was part of the pdx.fm gang that caught a sneak preview of “Hot Tub Time Machine” at the Lloyd Center Cinemas. I hadn’t been to that theater since my radio/media days and it brought back all kinds of memories — most of which weren’t actually very fond. (It had nothing to do [...]

I Miss My Letter Carrier

by zanger

Don was (and is) my favorite letter carrier of all time.
OK, it’s not like he’s gone or anything, but I really miss him. See, his route was changed and he no longer shows up at our letter box with his trademark great smile and kind words.
He always asked how I was doing. But, it always [...]

02.19.2010 See the rest → 0 comments

A Little Evening Buzz

by zanger

I have a long-standing rule: no coffee after 11am.
Unless, of course, it is accompanied by delicious chocolate. Come to think of it, I’m good with chocolate just about any time of the day.
So, it was clear I couldn’t resist heading over to Slow Food Portland’s “From Bean to Buzz: Coffee + Chocolate Tasting” at Ecotrust [...]

02.09.2010 See the rest → 1 comment

My Portland Timbers Tryout

by zanger

This past weekend was my tryout for the Portland Timbers. As mentioned before, there were a few things that were standing in the way of my potential run for glory — mostly my age: 40.
The two-day trial started Saturday morning and as I checked in, I noticed that I was clearly the oldest one there. [...]

01.25.2010 See the rest → 2 comments

Old Growth Timber?

by zanger

$65.
That’s what it’s costing for me to participate in the Portland Timbers open tryout at the end of the month. I love soccer and can’t wait to get out there with everyone to see how I fare. There is one small thing to consider, though.
I’m 40 years old.
Yeah, yeah. I know. But I kind of [...]

01.15.2010 See the rest → 1 comment

Another Bet Lost: Nuts

by zanger

Being half Italian, I seem to have this gene that precludes me from not making wagers.
Seahawks in the Super Bowl this year? Sure, I’ll take that.
Partly cloudy and 43 degrees? Yeah, I’ll take that one too.
As you can guess, I don’t win very much. But, when I do make these little forays into competitive guessing, [...]

01.12.2010 See the rest → 2 comments

17 Years Flies

by zanger

(Consider this my introduction.)
Yesterday, I woke up and had a stark realization.
I’ve been here for 17 years.
On January 5, 1992, I drove a beat-up Chevette (is there any other kind?) into Portland from Denver. I remember it well. I actually screamed out loud when I saw the “Entering Portland” sign on I-84. I had no [...]

01.07.2010 See the rest → 8 comments