AltWeeklies Wire
Bikes are the New Harlem Shakenew
For the first time ever I'm going to ride in the World Naked Bike Ride—not just because my family jewels are the shiniest you've ever seen, but because I want in on this whole bike craze before it goes the way of the Harlem Shake video.
The Portland Mercury |
Justin Scrappers Morrison |
06-04-2013 |
Culture
How to Opt Out of Phonebooks, Credit Card Offers and More ... Forevernew
Shouting at some hapless customer service agent isn't my style, I just want to quit these "services" (or, really, have them quit me). But wriggling out of their grip means jumping tricky, bureaucratic hurdles. Here's a handy guide on how to quit a few of my least favorite things.
The Portland Mercury |
Sarah Mirk |
04-07-2011 |
Culture
The Different Kinds of People that There Arenew
A complete list.
The Portland Mercury |
Lindy West |
08-06-2009 |
Culture
Tags: personalities, people
My Brief Encounter with Portland's Swinger Communitynew
I find myself at the front door of a modest-sized home on a unseasonably warm night in late May, notebook in hand, ready to attend my first swinger party. After a knock, a cordial middle-aged couple who host about one party a month, open the front door and greet me. She is wearing a green visor with the phrase "Penis-Centric" written across the brim.
The Portland Mercury |
Matthew Vollono |
06-19-2009 |
Culture
Eight Things You Can Learn from Cindy The Erotic Pleasernew
Words of wisdom from the most famous face in the Mercury's back pages.
The Portland Mercury |
Marjorie Skinner |
03-20-2008 |
Culture
Up On Santa's Lapnew
I visited four Santas in the Portland area, and "test drove" every single lap. And while it's certainly not a competition, there can only be one "BEST SANTA IN ALL OF PORTLAND" -- so ... uh ... yeah, I guess it is a competition. MAY THE BEST LAP WIN!
The Portland Mercury |
Wm. Steven Humphrey |
12-20-2007 |
Culture
