"Control for smilers can't be bought The solar garlic starts to rot Was it for this my life I sought? Maybe so and maybe not." -Anastasio/Marshall Trey Anastasio impressed a lot of Jerry Garcia fans this summer with his well conceived and expertly delivered work as...
Beyond The Swoosh: How Oregon Can Be More Like Nike
Earlier this month Nike announced the start of a succession planning process that will conclude in the appointment of the company's next Chairman. Enigmatic Phil Knight, Oregon's only billionaire, will relinquish his powerful Chairman role. At the same time, his son...
Inside Van Evera Bailey’s Mid-Century Hilltop Masterpieces
Last Saturday, Restore Oregon hosted a tour of six homes in Lake Oswego and SW Portland, all designed by noted Portland architect Van Evera Bailey (1903-1980). Brian Libby of Portland Architecture argues, "if Northwest midcentury-modern houses are arguably the most...
I’d Pay to See the Holographic Jerry Garcia on Guitar
The remaining members of Grateful Dead are playing five "Fare Thee Well" shows this summer. According to a statement from the band, it will be the last time the four remaining members play on stage together. Naturally, such an announcement created a sense of scarcity...
President Obama Delivers Beautiful Speech In Selma
President Obama's speech in Selma, Alabama on Saturday—commemorating the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday"—was a major moment in his presidency, and a reminder to all how far we have come as a nation in 50 years. https://youtu.be/gvAIvauhQGQ The context and setting...