Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Bizarre World of Kyron Horman-related Internet Comments

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Mike

Even if you aren’t from Portlandia, you probably remember hearing about the disappearance of Kyron Horman last summer. The news quickly faded from the national consciousness, and after a few months the same thing happened around the Northwest. It is … Continue reading →

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Portlandia in Pictures: Pittock Mansion in Winter

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Mike

Probably the most famous residence in Portlandia, the Pittock Mansion definitely lives up to its reputation. The mansion itself is beautiful, and the immaculate grounds are a fantastic place to stroll or even enjoy a picnic lunch. Even the inside … Continue reading →

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Portlandia Traditions: The Goodwill Bins

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Mike

Anyone who has ever donated anything to charity has also probably donated something really crappy to charity. The old coffee maker that might still work, the boombox that won’t play cassettes but still has a working radio (or at least … Continue reading →

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Day Tripping: Newport and Yaquina Head

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Mike

One of the best things about living in Portlandia is the mind-blowing array of choices you have when you want to make a quick day trip or weekend outing. Mountains, gorges, waterfalls, the coast…we have it all within a few … Continue reading →

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Ten Interesting Videos Featuring Portland and Music

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Mike

I thought it might fun to troll youTube searching for interesting videos about or shot in Portland, particularly those that might have fallen through the cracks. It has turned into a long, strange journey, and it will take more than … Continue reading →

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Portlandia Coffee Tour: Grendel’s

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Mike

Continuing our coffee tour of Portlandia, we visit Grendel’s on E. Burnside, perhaps best known for being “that little coffee shop across from the Jupiter Hotel/Doug Fir”. It is also, apparently, known for being a good place for celebrity sightings … Continue reading →

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A Brief Rant about Netflix Streaming

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Mike

First, I love Netflix instant streaming, I really do. I dropped cable over a year ago and rely on Netflix for a lot of my passive entertainment needs, and it serves me well. But, there is one dirty little secret … Continue reading →

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Portlandia in Pictures: Overlook Park and N. Willamette Blvd.

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Mike

Portlandia has no shortage of parks, so even longtime residents have trouble visiting them all. The smaller, less impressive parks are often overlooked (no pun intended), but many have unique features that make them worth a visit. In the case … Continue reading →

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Portlandia in Pictures: St. Johns Bridge and Cathedral Park

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Mike

One of the coolest spots in Portlandia is also one that is not often visited by tourists, or even by residents of the city. Located a few miles downstream from downtown Portland, the St. Johns Bridge is arguably the most … Continue reading →

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Portlandia (the statue) and the Portland Building

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Mike

In 1980, Portland was planning a new building to house many of its public workers, and decided to hold a design competition (a fairly novel ideal at the time). The winner, famed architect (and designer of snazzy Target blenders) Michael … Continue reading →

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