Home grown

2011OctNov_HomeGrown_01Oregon style is local and global, personal and communal, earthy and ethereal. And it is ever evolving.

Room with a View

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Trying to make life beautiful is not a bad way to spend a life, and maybe that’s why I’m so fascinated by Pietro Belluschi who did that so successfully. And did much of it right here in Oregon.  You can see his houses, office buildings and churches around the state.

Coming back to comfort

As dark nights and  cool weather return, German foods and beers create a warm celebration.

First Thursday

Thursday, Sep. 1 is Portland’s monthly “First Thursday,” a celebration of art, wine and music in downtown Portland.

Many Are Cold But Few Are Frozen

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The  Energy Trust of Oregon is sponsoring The Oldest Fridge Contest to encourage people to recycle those ancient energy suckers, and they’ve made it fun by dangling a $1,000 grand prize toward a new appliance.