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I’m a little late posting this thought. It’s been with me for a few weeks, ever since the news reports started appearing on Americans’ lack of interest in Iraq themed movies. Some say that’s because Americans are so upbeat about … Continue reading →

Spent the day Saturday at the local Startupalooza, a social/business event showcasing small start-ups based in Portland. Lots of tweeps I’d never met before were there along with old pals from my old enterprise software PR days. Observation: we will … Continue reading →

This is a recurring theme here. We overreact on security and apply tough measures in the wrong places, we scapegoat immigrants for our economic ills and crises of identity, and we risk ending up poorer and isolated. With any luck … Continue reading →

Some time ago I remarked on this term, which seemed to capture so well my feelings about changes in the landscape due to global climate change. Maybe it is catching on. As this article states, solastalgia is a neologism that … Continue reading →

First cut: I went to the Obama rally here in PDX today. Got up at O’Dark to get in line early enough to get a good seat. Ate cheese sandwiches in the car on the drive down. It turned out … Continue reading →