Hey FL
In answer to #2, it's Physicians Assistants (overseen by a doctor), not advice nurses, so they can do a ton of stuff at the non critical level - stitches, lancing abscesses, micro bio testing, pelvic exams, needle aspirations, prescribing me…
I am a big fan of Zoom Care (specifically the one on E Burnside, the PA there, Kimi, is one of the best medical practitioners I've ever had) for this sort of thing, as they do a good job of telling you "ice and rest" or "go to the ER now" for 100 bo…
I took a cab, decided it was well worth the 35 bones (plus 10 ice madness tip) to get home with a minimum of stress. I assume my silent cabbie was from a former soviet republic, because he hauled ass down the highway, not wearing a seatbelt, and cou…
hey if anyone is on here and would give me advice -
I am flying back in to pdx, arriving in approx 2 1/2 hrs
(too late for the MAX)
my car is in the economy lot but I hear there is hella ice (in addition to snow).
in yr expert opinions should I
a)…
Last night there was some snow in deep North Portland but it disappeared once I got South of Fremont. This morning there was zero snow on the ground at MLK + Stark, but a light dusting on the ground Sandy beginning northeast of 11th....MICRO CLIMATE…
In the midwest I drove through blizzards so many times, but Portland drivers are questionable even in perfect weather, so when snow falls and sticks I leave my car parked for the duration.
Tofino (well, Clayoquot Sound) is my favorite place on the earth. Deeply. Truly. You can do the Port Angeles ferry or also the south of Vancouver ferry to Nanaimo takes some time off your trip and goes more often than Port Angeles. No matter what, i…
another little video production gig, via Kat Gardiner, if you are excited about the Affordable Care Act:
Hi all. I'm looking for Oregonians who are excited about the affordable care act and want to share their stories about what the new healthcare …
This morning I witnessed a half marathon go past the very fancy hotel I was staying at in Michigan. My dad and I cheered on the runners, sipping at our coffees. I mentioned my standard "I only run when chased" line (thanks Real Genius) to a fellow g…
so many great museums
so many excellent neighborhoods
so many fine dive bars with old style signs out front
Eat pierogis of many flavors
Drive the length of Devon Ave on a warm evening and travel thru many lands
Go to Too Much Light Makes The Baby …
I am also very pro using the shit out of fancy/beautiful stuff. To me amazing items of utility are meant to be lived with fulfilling their purpose, not just sitting pristine in their original boxes.
not craigslist but a good reminder to parents on the board for locking yr phone:
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2013/07/portland-area_toddler_buys_car.html