Sara Jeanné

I realize this is a stupid thing to blog about, but then again I've seen entire blogs devoted to one kitten.The thing is when I lived on the Oregon Coast, I had extended cable. I now live in Portland and have extended cable. The only exception? I don't have the BRAVO Channel!Why is this?I am not sure as to why BRAVO is not included on Comcast's extended cable package, but it is much to my...

I have done little in the way of talking about the upcoming election, not because I haven't been following it, I have...some. The truth is I have done my best to avoid watching any of the "debates," mostly because they aren't really debates and no one ever really says anything of any interest or importance anyway. Even though I am a journalist and studied political science, my distaste,...

So, my friend and I are searching for an apartment to rent in the NE/SE Portland area (no further east than like 60th). We are looking for a clean/decent/safe apartment complex that is relatively quiet with nice management personnel. This might be like trying to find the lost city of Atlantis, but does anybody have any suggestions? We've all had our own horror stories when it comes to renting,...

I'm working on an article for The Sentinel (formerly St. Johns Sentinel) regarding Portland International Raceway noise management. The article is due out in the paper's February issue to hit stands on the 6th. In the meantime, a brief of what is going on has been posted at www.portlandsentinel.com. If you live in North Portland or are a fan of the track you will want to pick up a copy (free)...

Sayonara Donny Boy you had to go Useless, clueless The known of the known Snide, you lied But no one needs to know Disgraced, replaced Made for a damn good show Now what will you do Donny? Now where will you go? What's left to say Donny? Nothing left to...

Cash in my vote Pay my taxes Fill up the tank Full of expensive gases Go to work From 9 to 5 Come home Half alive Well, it's a way to live You don't have to convince me I know my rights Even if they convict me Too many bills And no health care Got Social Security But don't count on it being there Go to work Make minimum wage Come home Middle aged What happened to The...

Two AM/driving in the biggest little town Can't find a place/to stop and lay my head down The night is electric/air thick with polar opposites Lightening strikes down/toxic air stinging my eyes So hot/I feel I'm burning alive And all I wanna do is sleep/but the light outside shines in my eyes The noise from those who won't go to bed/keeps my mind awake This is the biggest little town in...