For me, a good book is an integral part of a great vacation, whether that vacation is to an exotic locale or just a short break from my normal routine. If I have a book that carries me off to new experiences, reminds me of the best and worst humans are capable of, or makes…
Hold These Truths on stage through Nov. 13 Portland Center Stage presents two plays during November that are well worth a look. On stage through Nov. 13, Hold These Truths is a timely example of what can happen in America when racism and hysteria come together. During World War II, University of Washington student Gordon…
Renate Dollinger was a landscape painter with a small gallery in Palo Alto, CA, a husband, four children and lots of dogs when, in 1968, at the age of 44, she suddenly turned to painting life in a shtetl. “Cute,” her husband said when he saw the first painting. “Where did that come from?” “I don’t know,” she replied. Here’s what…
