Biking When the Air Is Bad
9 Resources for Supporting a Pregnant Mom-to-Be Amid COVID-19
Are you looking for ways to support a pregnant friend, spouse, or loved one during the coronavirus crisis?
Love Is a Boat
Portland Confidential: What It Means to Be a Hacker
1. Hackers are never as cool as they think are.
2. Not all hackers are criminals.
3. If you call yourself a hacker, you will get hacked.
4. Hackers hack. It’s what we do.
A Space for Healing
“Sometimes a smile can really change someone’s day, especially for someone who is used to being ignored or having people cross the street to avoid them.” – Liz Starke, Rosehaven.org.
Rose Haven is a Portland day shelter for women, children, and marginalized genders.
Remote Mental Health Services
In the time of COVID-19, we need access to quality therapists, coaches, and specialists now more than ever. PDX Local has assembled a guide of Portland area service providers for mental health and holistic/physical health offering consultations by video and phone.
Portland Confidential: Coming Out as Genderfluid
I decided, just that once, to act like a man — which is to say, just be me.
Wellness Gift Guide
Wellness means taking care of yourself—and giving others the tools and resources to do the same. We hope it inspires you to think past the obvious and create wonderful experiences and memories for the year to come.
First Aid for Attempted Suicide
Suicide risk is higher than ever in the era of COVID-19. However, only about 1 in 25 suicide attempts is fatal. Thanks to Sarah Gehrke, MSN, RN for sharing lifesaving advice that can make the difference for attempted suicide or drug overdoses. TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide, Self-Harm
World Insane Is The Overloaded Brain
Freestyle verse by Sincere God Magnetic
We’re already socially distant. The pandemic is reaction to the systemic distortion of academics. 5G is radioactive pollution while the body succumbs to inner confusion designed and spread by mass media controlled execution. Mistrust is a must in a world built on ashes to ashes, dust to dust…
Who Is Molly Muriel?
Not who you’d expect.
Read our interview with founder and apothecary Branda to find out.
A Resource Guide to Help Seniors Who Don’t Have Relatives Nearby
Suicide Is Preventable
Laura and I are humbled by all the media coverage received for our small effort to put up notes of encouragement on the St. John’s Bridge. What’s next: a free, two-hour suicide prevention class on Tuesday evening, January 15…
Art That Sticks with You
Artist and mom Maria McConnell makes gorgeous decals inspired by the Pacific Northwest.
Will Small Business Go the Way of the Pay Phone?
I would like to invite you to participate in a focus group about technology, community, and the future of independent business. Drinks and snacks provided.
Friends Don’t Let Friends Plan Suicides
Gardening Tips to Help Feed Your Family & Community
Growing a garden can be a great way to spend more time outside, learn valuable new skills, and reduce your family’s grocery budget. You can also help feed those in need simply by growing fresh produce in your backyard.