Portland Shout-Out

I just returned from a long weekend in Portland, Ore., aka the left coast feminist Mecca. Portland has a rich history of progressive politics. Recent years have seen an influx of feminist artists, activists, musicians, writers, and small business owners blossoming in the City of Roses. Here's just a brief list:

Bitch Magazine
Ariel Gore and Hip Mama Magazine
In Other Words Womens Books & Resources
Sarah Dougher
The Blow
Rock n Roll Camp for Girls
2 Grlz Quarterly
Portland State University Women's Studies
Soapstone Women Writers Retreat

And that's just to name a mere few of the fabulous and interesting women's community highlights in PDX. If only it wasn't so damn rainy soggy cloudy and gloomy there! You think it's been bad around the Jackson area lately? Yikes. The way the clouds and the barometric pressure pressed down on my eyelids, cheeks, and mood was nearly unbearable. No wonder the coffee shop per resident ratio is nearing 1:1! No wonder I moved out of there a few years ago!

I welcome any additional feminist tips about Portland, as well as any tips on how the hell to survive a grey-sky visit there.
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