I've been wanting to get a tattoo of a phoenix on my back for several years now. And I want my cousin, a tattoo artist in Portland, to do it - she does amazing work, and I like to keep it in the family.

A couple of weeks ago, she sent me some designs, which look fabulous.

I just booked my flight to go up for the first sitting. I fly up on Friday, February 19, return on Sunday the 21st. If you are in Portland, or within not-too-far traveling distance, and would like to meet up for brun... read more

A little over 3 years ago, I met Anita, sometimes known as Shadow or Lil Shadow, at RWB. We spent a morning enjoying the weak November sunshine, music being played by... whomever, and some wonderful whip cream.

She is my friend.

Since then, I have seen her go through several hard times. She has reported suffering a relapse of lymphoma, and being stalked, abducted and other traumatic experiences. Others have reported that these claims are nothing more than a desperate cry for attent... read more

I recently got a 10x20 carport from Costco for the Company Picnic at Lake Lahontan. I want to make certain it doesn't go on an adventure without me during a dust storm or high wind. Does anyone have a suggestion on tying down the structure? Stake placements? Inquiring minds want to know.

OK, I've finally found a place to host my sets. This is my first recorded-live set EVAH!

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1. Grab the nearest book

2. Open the book to page 28

3. Find the 3rd sentence

4. Post the text of the next three sentences in your blog (and as a comment on mine) along with these instructions. Do not look for your favorite book, the cool book, or the intellectual one: pick the CLOSEST book.

5. Tag 5 other people to do the same.
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The crystalline gaze is steady. "No, sir, because those things bring death. And I do not... read more