Popcorn Shorts
Cool stuff that’s too small for a big article
Just like it says, Popcorn Shorts is about the kind of things we think are really interesting, but don’t really need a large article to explain them. From the sublime to the ridiculous, check in here for crunchy bits of info you’ll love to munch. By the way, much (but not necessarily all) of our delicious Popcorn comes from articles we’ve posted on our Facebook page. If you’re on Facebook, please stop by and “Like” us and we’ll keep a fairly-constant-but-not-frequent-enough-to-be-annoying stream of these coming to your virtual door!
Downtown Portland is returning to Downtown Portland
With downtown Portland floundering, everyone’s looking for the ‘green shoots’ saying we’re coming back from a summer of protests and two years of pandemic. Two stories recently about Portland icons aren’t city-changing yet, but they give reason for hope. Check out these stories from Willamette Week about “The Thompson Elk Is Returning to Downtown Portland” and “The World’s Smallest Park Returns to Downtown Portland”, and you may agree Spring is already coming to our fair city… not early, but finally.
Relax… your design choices aren’t as bad as they COULD be
from MyHealthGazette.com– In our constant quest to help you spend your time wisely, we wade through many of the clickbait lists to find the ones that are worth your while. This is a good one! From pedestal ‘thrones’ to wig-covered staircases to shag carpeted bathtubs and more, “Questionable Design Choices That Make No Sense” brings you interior design that will horrify you about others and make you feel better about yourself. And that, of course, is the point of all these clickbait lists!
Your Guide to Portland’s Iconic Dive Bars
from PDXEater.com– “Craft cocktails and chef-driven bar menus are great and all, but sometimes love cries out for a simpler poison: stiff pours, Rainier tall boys, and greasy piles of crispy-fried potatoes in a variety of shapes. Perhaps unsurprisingly, our sordid little town practically runs on the back of its neighborhood dives — the beloved spots with stained carpets, blacked out windows, and iconic outdoor signage which acts like a beacon for those looking for a low-key bar experience. It’s enough that several newer cocktail bars serve as homages to the old-school dive; however, this map is dedicated to the tried-and-true standards, authentically and endearingly dive-y…”
How to help in a national blood shortage
adapted from the American Red Cross– “The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning risk to patient care. There has been 10% overall blood donation decline since March 2020. Student donors accounted for 25% of donors in 2019 but just 10% during the pandemic. Ongoing blood drive are being cancelled due to illness, weather-related closures and staffing limitations. Doctors have been forced to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to wait. Blood and platelet donations are critically needed to help prevent further delays in vital medical treatments. How can YOU help? Click here to schedule your blood donation today.”
