If civilization as we know it were to be wiped out tomorrow, would you be ready to survive in the wild? If you were to be framed by some conspiratorial government agency and had to go into a hiding in a cave somewhere in the forest, would you know how to fend for yourself? If […]
Kamala Puligandla
Posted inMovies & TV
Optimism Sounds Good Right about Now
Hunker Down to Rise Above: Short films about taking matters into your
own hands.
Posted inFashion
Last Day for Foundation Garments
Today is the absolute last day that Foundation Garments, at 2712 NE Alberta St, will be opening its doors! While this is rather disappointing news, it does mean that everything is massively discounted and priced to literally obliterate the inventory. Some sale highlights: Naked and Famous denim at 50% off, Swrve cycling gear at 40% […]
Posted inMisc.
Happy Birthday Michael Bolton
This is wishing a happy 56th birthday to the legendary Michael Bolton. What kind of person begins a career in a metal band, writes songs for the likes of Barbara Streisand and Patti LaBelle, dates Cher and ends up soft rocking himself into easy listening? Only the most adaptable of musicians. I mean, he did […]
Posted inArtsy
Patton Park Apartments
Patton Park Apartments, the first affordable housing development along the MAX Yellow Line, has mounted its neon sign and today at 6pm will invite the neighborhood to come in and take a look around. The housing development is a joint project by REACH Community Development and TriMet, who purchased the land back in 2004 when […]
Posted inMusic
Ukulele Tunes
Hello Blogtown, I’m Kamala. Another mercury intern with something on my mind. In the future I hope to write blog posts that relate to something or another, but until then: ukuleles. Seems like it’s pretty hip these days to dabble in the ukulele. And while it’s a tad cutesy, there’s something about the tinkling of […]