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Martin Luther King, Jr.: Rebirth of service

January 19, 2009

This weekend, my husband wondered aloud if there was anything new he could learn about Martin Luther King, Jr.; we both mourned the fact that, after 30-ish years of celebrating this day, and especially on the eve of the inauguration of the first black president of the U.S., we find it hard to find a suitable (and fresh) way of honoring MLK Jr's legacy. Is it just a day off? And then I read about  Read more...

Historical time: Plans for Obama's inauguration

January 14, 2009

One friend is keeping all her kids out of school for next Tuesday morning, January 20; another is planning to bring her three-year-old along for an impromptu neighborhood parade, complete with drums and American flags. We're taking our two youngest to a party where we'll eat breakfast food and watch Barack Obama be sworn in as President of the United States. Our kids were involved in the  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in portland

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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