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Three Pickin’ Chicks

Posted in Events & Festivals, music on Feb 7th, 2010

So far, 2010 has proven to be a good year for music.  The Mayor is currently in Corvallis, Oregon, and last night I attended a music event at Troubadour Music Center in downtown. Three Pickin’ Chicks took the stage – Mary Flower, Cyd Smith and Jamie Stillway – three of the most amazing guitarists on [...]

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Books: Top picks of 2009

Posted in Books on Jan 15th, 2010

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Powell’s has been part of my bookstore going experience since childhood.  If you are a book lover it’s worth a trip to Portland, Oregon to visit Powell’s Books.  The original store was open in 1971, and now there are six locations around Portland.
I didn’t read much in 2009.  I started [...]

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