It all started with Nathan Fillion. A Sunday post from the bloggess features a story that basically redeems Twitter in my eyes, but more importantly features this picture of Matthew Broderick that just made this day worth waking up for: the bloggess so much cooler than nathan fillion, apparently The rest of the piece is […]
Clare Gordon
Posted inCats
Free Spaying!
If your excuse for letting your favorite feline waltz through life with fully functioning reproductive organs has always been the high cost of spaying, READ THIS and be a socially responsible member of our species, if only for the sake of theirs. February 28th is World Spay Day, and if you and yours are at […]
Posted inVideo Games
Spend Sunday Night Getting Hit In The Face!
When’s the last time you were allowed, nay, encouraged to throw things at other people? Dodgeball in 4th grade or so, no? It was fun, right? Welcome back. I dragged my housemate to a drop-in game of dodgeball hosted by Recesstime at the Blazers Boys and Girls Club (5250 NE MLK Blvd). We walked in […]
Posted inJerk
PSA: Roaming Asshole(s) with Roman Candles
Here’s a public service announcement for any and all worker bees who bike to work at obscenely early hours: Don’t be surprised if you’re shot at with fireworks at 3:45 in the morning on your commute. I mean, I was, but if you’re prepared maybe you’ll react quicker than I did. In my defense, it […]
Posted inEvents
Zwickelmania = Free Beer Tours!
Did you know we make beer here in Oregon? I know, it’s a shock. We even make some pretty great beer. And there’s this organization called the Oregon Brewer’s Guild that has been putting on an event for four years now. Fifty-five breweries from all over the state open their malty doors to the public […]
Posted inDrunk
My (Drunken) Chocolate-Free Valentine’s
Good Thursday, Blogtown! I’m Clare Gordon, The Mercury‘s newest and greenest intern. Nice to meet you and please don’t eat me alive—I’m still learning. So whether you’re blissfully matched or romantically challenged, Valentine’s Day should involve a substantial amount of chocolate, pastries, ice cream… right? You name it, if it’s got enough sugar and class, […]