NOLOSE 2010: FAT PANIC! is on and moving ahead at full speed. Its in Oakland, CA this year and we have the whole hotel and pool to ourselves for the entire weekend!

You can now register at the early bird rate (through May 7), apply for financial assistance (offers start going out April 1!), reserve your room, and more!

Attendance is capped at 200:  ( Read more... )

Go visit St. John's Booksellers: http://stjohnsbooks.com/Read more... )

butternut squash and brussels sprouts are roasting in the oven! nom nom nom

Until Sunday morning, Restaurant.com is having a 90% off sale (this is very rare), so their gift certificates are between 40 cents and $1. Enter NINETY in the promo code box to get the discount.

overheard in a local air conditioned coffee shop with a kids play area, a conversation between a dad and his daughter ( Read more... )

someone outside the office window in my apt. is singing fat bottom girls, seriously out of tune, but pretty forcefully right now. i can't tell if its someone out back in the complex or someone from one of the houses beyond the backyard, but its kinda fun and funny.

Even if you're not fat and don't live in or plan on visiting portland - please vote for fat fancy here! they rock! fat fancy's website is here.

( dress details under the cut )

Just in case anyone in Portland is interested in a new therapist, here's an intro from a friend of mine.

Hello,

I am pleased to announce the openning of my private practice,  Roots and Branches Counseling

My office is at Common Ground on NE Everett and 29th.  I am offering holistic counseling (mind--body--spirit) and art therapy for individuals ( Read more... )

i have a bunch of books i'd like to get rid of, so i figured i'd ask here to see if anyone is interested. All books are in very good or excellent condition, with clean text, unless noted. I'm happy to take paypal, checks, money orders, and very well concealed cash.

$5 each, plus media mail shipping (or another kind of shipping if you'd prefer), ( Read more... )