There are two wreaths, two nails and one hammer by my front door because I am breathlessly waiting for Turkey day to come and go so the Christmas season can move into the spotlight.  I am more anxious this year then usual.  Already had a couple eggnog lattes, wrote out Chistmas cards and wrapped most of my […]

Only in Portland Oregon would you be invited to a holiday party featuring fido and fine jewelry.  That is what I love about this town (and this job) because the strange and wonderful are really common.  So I am passing along the invite.   If you have a four-legged friend on your Christmas list or need […]

Portland was picked as one of five cities to host the Crawl to Action, a friendly educational rally to raise awareness about the dangerous toxic substances found in common cleaning products and the need for policy reform.  Held at Washington Square the event entertained kids with activites while enlightening parents about the good of going […]

Mother’s Best, comfort food that takes you home again.  Sounds like the holidays…doesn’t it?  Well, it is actually the name of a new cookbook from Portland icon Lisa Schroeder.  The east coast native made Portland her home years ago and has been mothering Portlanders in her two restaurants, Mother’s and Mama Mia’s, ever since.  Lisa calls her cookbook “a […]

Calling all Mom’s and babies for a day of fun at Washington Square Wednesday November 18th from 10am-2pm.  We will join Seventh Generation and participate in the MillionBaby Crawl, a cause that demands stronger protection from toxic chemicals in our homes.  I am proudly hosting the free event and will be joined with a nice […]

Byron Beck, Fat Boy and Cort (from the Cort & Fat Boy Show) & Nicolle Camarata at the Media Circus.

Byron addresses the crowd for the social hour

People were chatting and connecting.

Thanks to Invasion and Shane for hosting the event

Media Circus! is coming to town, a social hour for anyone who is in media, out of media or just a fan of media (and who isn’t!).  This first “Circus” will be hosted by Byron Beck and Nicolle Camarata, two pros at both media and events, and will feature special guests Cort Webber and Fatboy […]