A Life Steeped in the Arts
In Memory of Lois Wadsworth, 1936-2019
My mother was a gatherer of people. She could draw someone she had just met into conversation, then into friendship, almost before they knew what … Continue reading
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• The Phildo sagged a bit this week after the March 24 announcement that the 2020 Olympics have been canceled, perhaps to return in 2021. … Continue reading
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• It’s trying times these days, to say the least. The cancellations and restrictions resulting from the novel coronavirus outbreak are hurting businesses and workers. … Continue reading
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• The Register-Guard posted on March 10 that Publisher Shanna Cannon is leaving and Executive Editor Alison Bath will assume leadership. Now that Gannett owns … Continue reading
Republicans Propose Neo-Wobbly Socialism!
They strike; refuse to work — while getting paid!
Republicans Propose Neo-Wobbly Socialism! They strike; refuse to work — while getting paid! The Oregon Legislature adjourned its 35-day biennial session on March 5, 2020 … Continue reading
Random Events
Reflections on a brush with officers holding guns
This is the story of how I — had I dared sneeze — could have been shot and killed by the Eugene Police Department. I’m … Continue reading
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• What will COVID-19 affect in the West? How about the crowds at the Pac-12 women’s basketball tournament in Las Vegas this weekend? It could, … Continue reading
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Whatever Trump may say, we are not the enemy
• We are not the enemy. On Aug. 16, more than 350 newspapers across the United States, led by The Boston Globe, have signed on … Continue reading
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• We loved all the responses we got for naming the Hayward Field tower — and Phil’s Phallus Palace was a strong runner up. The … Continue reading
Cap and Trade Reduces Emissions and Stimulates Economic Growth
I grew up in an Oregon where we worked together to better our community. As a state representative, I often receive complaints that we should … Continue reading
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• We asked for suggestions and you gave them. Turns out that once you look at the new Hayward tower and think “Hey, does that … Continue reading
The Gorilla in the Square
The new farmer’s market buildings should be in harmony with City Hall AND Town Square
By Otto Poticha Recently, I attended the Eugene City Council work session and was very disappointed with what was presented as the suggested designs for … Continue reading
Insider Advice
Navigating the sex toy store
So Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and you may be tempted to buy your sweetheart something sexy — but what? Chocolates? Massage Oils? Lingerie? Sex … Continue reading
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• We are loving the suggestions we are getting for naming Phil Knight’s special new tower protruding over Hayward Field. Points for rhyming, like Phil’s … Continue reading