In an essay filled with challenging bike commutes and jaded reporters, Kristen Millares Young writes of her days as a journalist at the Seattle P-I newspaper before its collapse, and her transition to a novelist after.
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All the Elements at Play
In a humorous essay, Portland author Jason Arias recalls the absolutely true story of an incident at a safari park on the Oregon coast involving a chimp, Pokemon, his sons, and a tale of karmic justice.
I’ll Never Own a Home in Vancouver
Poet and memoirist Chelene Knight reflects on growing up in Vancouver, and comes to terms with the fact she'll probably never own a home there as prices continue to skyrocket. A lyrical examination of what's lost as cities confront gentrification.
We Hope You Enjoy Portland Spirit
In an essay by Terrence Petty, it's just another strange day in Portland full of protests, counter-protests, colorful characters, police flashbang grenades, and tourists sailing by oblivious to it all.
And the peals of empty bottles sound almost like laughter
This hybrid essay is a literary "hangover" to Meghan McClure and Michael Schmeltzer's book A Single Throat Opens. Exploring both the pain and allure of alcoholism, it's a lyrical series of vignettes and memories. After the essay you'll find an interview with the authors about their unique collaborative process.