Posts Tagged ‘Entertainment
09
Sep
15
get your feet wet…
03
Sep
15
Street fair…
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20
Oct
14
Portland’s Food Carts
Having been born and raised in Portland, Oregon (somewhat of a rarity to find these days), I have seen the evolution of Portland in several directions…some so-so, some good. One of the finer developments in the city has been the pronounced blossoming of food at many levels..sophisticated eateries abound and my focus here, food carts. Forgive me if I leave out the obligatory, orgasmic mention of VooDoo Donuts…seriously, get over it.
Last night, my better half and I explored SE Portland down along SE Division and came upon the Tidbit Food Cart block at SE 28th Pl. It was alive and bustling on a Sunday night. A city block, once vacant, has been cleared and a circling of the food cart wagons has resulted in a pleasant arrangement, typical of Portland Food Cart corrals.
The offerings are typical (Thai, Mexican, Central American, Scandinavian, Pizza, Beer, Sweets) but the flavors are always unique and to be savored from cart to cart as each creative maestro grills away for waiting patrons. We have visited quite a few of these food cart venues and always find the people watching, energy/vibe, pace to be very pleasing. Often there is live music.
If you are ever in Portland for an extended stay, try out one of the 500 some food carts nestled on these city lots.
This was a unique venue at a food cart spot…a double decker bus offering vintage clothing
Locations of Food Cart Stations around Portland
Paul Graetz, the father, was a superb actor.
A message movie from 1935, Father Takes a Walk (aka: Mr. Cohen Takes a Walk) is the equal of It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) for conveying a message that clarifies life, giving, heart, self discipline, freedom and family. Try to find a little bio about the movie and there is little. But, I just watched this movie on TCM and truly it is a beautiful movie. In light of today’s obnoxious, obscene anti-semitism rearing its ugly, bigoted face…shame on you!…this movie challenges you, if you are a bigot or cold hearted, to see the honor of integrity, pride, love, family and compromise without labels. No images seem available for the movie…hmmm? Whatever, if you can ever see this movie and you walk the talk of tolerance, love, freedom and ‘coexist’…..watch it! Well done!
Handshake by hourglassthorne @ deviantart
02
Apr
13
Music: Buddy Greene’s Harmonica
Give this video a watch (skip the ad). He starts slow and builds to a rousing end. Buddy Greene playing at Carnegie Hall. William Tell Overture on the harmonica.
Buddy Greene
26
Nov
11
Trout TV & Hillary Hutcheson
Hilary Hutcheson, Trout TV Co-Host
I certainly remember Hilary’s brief stint as a news anchor in Portland, Oregon. Little did I know, she had the outdoor cred’s in her resume. She is now co-hosting on Trout TV. I have watched a few episodes, and Ms. Hutcheson definitely carries herself well in front of the camera, both while fishing and while interviewing guests.
Hutcheson comments: “Getting more women into fishing is more about getting them out and letting them fall in love with being on the water,” she said. “The next thing they know, they’re good at it.”
Hutcheson said she makes a point of avoiding top-of-the-line equipment.
“We use affordable rods and gear that gets the job done,” she said.
“I’ve been fishing all my life and I’m still a hack and I always will be. I go into every trip excited to learn something new.” (I like this!)
The term “hack’ is an exaggeration, but it helps her make a point.
“A lot of people are intimidated to go into a fly shop and ask the right questions,” she said. “That’s not a good bridge into the sport.”
An enticing book promo/review, at the Oregon Fly Fishing Blog (MS), about John Larison’s book, Holding Lies.
29
Oct
11
Bacon & Flank Steak Roll Ups
Bacon Wrapped Flank Steak by Lilli Bakes Cakes Lordy Me!
