Topic: open thread

This is Henry: Henry is a 7-month-old Cavalier King Charles spaniel currently in need of a bath, but that's tomorrow's task. Today Henry is getting to know us and the house, having been given to us by my mother-in-law. Young dogs in general and Cavaliers in particular need lots and lots of attention, and they weren't home enough. We, on the other hand, are always here. Henry is lying...

Are you smiling or grimacing on the roads these days?(Photo © J. Maus) As Portland's bike-friendly reputation gets dragged through the mud following two high-profile road rage incidents in a week, I would love to get a better sense of what it's like out on the roads. I frequently hear about hit-and-runs, near misses, fender-benders, and road...

Dat Nguyen proudly showing off his "Finisher" badge at the end of the 2006 STP.(Photo © J. Maus) It's time to chime in and share your weekend bike adventures. Are you one of the almost 10,000 folks who rode in the Seattle-to-Portland Classic this weekend? If so, we'd love to hear how it went. I've...

Hey, it's free Slurpee day! (7/11/08--get it?) I don't want to drive just for a free Slurpee, so have a Coke one for me, eh? mmm, coke slurpee... It is *just* hot enough, right now. No hotter, please, this is perfect. I'm even getting a tan this year--not on purpose, just from being outside more. Enjoy your open thread. Advertisement:...