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If you don't mind saying, Watcher, what city is that?
It rarely snows in Portland. When it does, the city shuts down. Even if it's only 2" worth. Most of…
@RonF: I live in a city where it snows a lot, and people cycle. I don't know how it is…
How much snow does Portland get? When the streets are plowed, would not the snow be plowed into the bike…
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Category Archives: Afghanistan
Thank You, Veterans
I wrote this on November 11, and then before I could get a thumbs-up from certain people to post it, life intervened. So, it’s a little late, but still worth saying. As GB Stern said, silent gratitude isn’t much use … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iran, Iraq, Korea
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Would You Give Your Life for Your Art?
People often tell me that my poems are brave, that reciting them publicly takes courage. I understand what they mean by that, and I thank them for the compliment they intend, but it also always makes me cringe. I think … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Writing
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The One Article You Must Read Today
From Peter Sagal of “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me” fame. It isn’t particularly funny: The first soldier was in bed, surrounded by six members of his family, including his fiance, who was slumped over asleep. His left foot was missing, and … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan
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I live in Canada and the bike paths are open year round here. The bike sharing system operates year round…