Art. Art is inherent to our human experience, and while I don't know much about art in general, I know that I'd like to be more involved with the "art scene" in Portland. So yesterday, after lunch with a friend, I made a pilgrimage to check out some of the current installations in the Pearl District. I ended up visiting seven galleries, and my second stop provided more of what I was after; inspiration and awe. Chambers@916 is presently showing work by Scott Johnson that plays with light and … [Read more...]
Trim Tab Book Review
About a year ago, I was tasked with writing a book review for Trim Tab, Cascadia Green Building Council's e-zine. It was interesting to revisit this a year later, and while it was excruciatingly difficult to write knowing that my colleagues and peers eyes would be on it, the process was worthwhile. Here it is, for your reading pleasure: While lobbyists wined and dined delegates during recent conversations in Copenhagen, Al Gore reminds us that the future of the climate crisis is in our … [Read more...]
One Year Ago, Today
On a gloriously Pacific Northwest-style sunny Sunday afternoon, we had just come from seeing the indie movie Wendy and Lucy to meet up with friends for a late lunch and a couple of Bloody Marys. On the way home, David suggested we go to the Humane Society "just to look". Having suggested that to him many times before with no bites, I was excited to see the tides turn. Once inside, we turned the first corner and that's when we saw her, peeking around the concrete half-wall in her doggie … [Read more...]
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