Archives for May 2016
Hollywood Dreams
I was sitting on my favorite barstool in my favorite café, reading a book and nursing my diet-coke when a heavyset man of about twenty-five walked in wearing brown baggy shorts, sloppy sneakers and a surplus army jacket at least two sizes too big. [Read More]
Bernie and the Independent Party
What happens if Bernie Sanders wins the nomination for the Independent Party of Oregon, yet loses the nomination for the Democratic Party? I posed this question to Sal Peralta, secretary of the IPO. [Read More]
The Truth About Denying Your Truth
The truth about denying your truth is that it sucks. It’s detrimental and I believe the difference between life and death. [Read More]
Indie Exodus
Today I went to the Secretary of State’s voter webpage and changed my registration to Independent. A mass civic migration over the coming weeks and months could have volcanic political consequences. [Read More]
Home Stream
If I were placed blindfolded on the upper reaches of Elk Creek and its watershed area, I would know I was home. [Read More]
Let’s Remodel the Housing Market
Before we rush to enlarge our urban footprint, we should make more efficient use of our existing built environment. [Read More]
Green Infrastructure is Our Coastal Life Support
Streams need to connect in order to deliver water and salmon, just like roads need to connect to deliver cars. [Read More]
Susie
I knew him.
He had an old dog
named Susie.
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Rabbi Bob’s 2016 Democratic Party Primary Ballot Guide
On April 26, after finishing my folk show on KMUN, I headed over to see the County Clerk about changing my voter registration from Pacific Green to Democrat temporarily, so I could vote for Bernie Sanders for president. [Read More]