Author Archives: Willow

Hurricanes and Other Powerful Forces

The other day I ran into my friend Azmo, a cool dude who works with my roommate. Azmo is from New Orleans, and his parents and most of the rest of his family still live there. They lost their business … Continue reading

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I have the kissing disease!

Well, I thought I did. But it turns out I just have a bad flu. Remember those head lumps I described last entry? Well, they were actually swollen lymphnodes, which is the major symptom of Mono. The kissing disease!!! I … Continue reading

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I may be growing horns.

If you were to draw a straight line between my ears, across the back or my head (okay, maybe this is technically an arch) today, you would find on it two weird, painful lumps. The lump on the left also … Continue reading

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burning questions, and date #2

Here are some wonderings: * Is anyone else concerned about Jane magazine’s sudden helm-change? Why did Jane Pratt leave? Why didn’t she give us notice, or a goodbye? Was she forced out? Am I being a jerk because I think … Continue reading

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win a date with mike merrill

I think I mentioned that I went to Portland Meadows this weekend for an exciting afternoon at the races. It was quite a thrill. What I didn’t mention was that this excursion was the first of four dates with Mike … Continue reading

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an abrupt end to the festivities

My lord, was this weekend ever festive! In addition to Thanksgiving Day mishaps and high-stakes betting, I also enjoyed: * Going to Vancouver, WA to see Goblet of Fire * Getting a belly ache from too much egg nog, but … Continue reading

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watch me eat pie

Steve made this for me. Thanks, Steve!

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highlights and lowlights of the holiday

Highlights: * Before guests arrived, frantically cleaning the kitchen, listening to Mr. Bob Dylan. * Wearing my Thanksgiving dress (past 5 years, only on T-Day). * Braving the crowds at Fred Meyer with Steve and Amedeo (one of the little … Continue reading

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dancing in the dark

I just got back from a show at the Holocene- Rebecca’s friend from Las Vegas is in a band called Phosphorescent (I think that is what they are called.) It was unusually quiet there tonight. Obviously many Portland partiers were … Continue reading

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some top fives

Top 5 things I eat during a normal week: * yogurt * coffee * sandwich * burrito * pizza Top 5 things I eat on Thanksgiving (very traditional): * sweet potato * mashed potato * pumpkin pie * cranberry sauce … Continue reading

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