My first work study job while the VA was putting me in school was taking the flowers and gifts off the graves of the dead veterans at Willamette National Cemetery. I did this for a while until they assigned me the section where the men of my company were buried. Knowing the faces that belonged to those … Continue reading Memorial Day 2015
Words Acoustic Reading
Another great night at Post 134. We told stories punctuated with amazing music from Michael Dean Damron and Mishka Shubaly! We had our hearts crushed in the best way by Mike D. and Mishka, as well as readers Sean Davis, Kirsten Larson, Kevin Meyer, and Edie Rylander! Here are a few photos from the night:
How Being a Terrorist Helps my PTSD
How Being a Terrorist helps my PTSD Sean Davis The machinegun fires and I worry it’s so loud that every shot’s doing some damage to my eardrums. I can barely hear myself screaming in Arabic at my makeshift squad of sad terrorists. At least a dozen Oregon National Guard soldiers sprint toward me, up the … Continue reading How Being a Terrorist Helps my PTSD
Legion Readers: Love and Hate Theme, Feb 10
Here are some photos from last night's event. We had a great time with some amazing readers and incredible music. We had a couple firsts last night. First and foremost last night was our most successful reading. They keep getting better and better. Secondly, we accepted credit cards for the first time. Our cook was … Continue reading Legion Readers: Love and Hate Theme, Feb 10
Legion Readers for February, 2015
February celebrates love, so Legion Readers in the heart of the Alberta Arts District brings you a love-fest for lovers of stories, writing, and writers. “Love and Hate” presents some of Portland’s finest emerging writers, including John Barrios, Sean Davis, Trevor Dodge, Celeste Gurevich, Andrew Stark,Matthew Robinson, Edie Rylander, Davis Slater, and Adam Strong. This … Continue reading Legion Readers for February, 2015
“How War Affects Us” Oregon Humanities Series – Month 1
We had a great meeting with some amazing discussion. This was our first meeting for the six month long series on the wars our country has been fighting and how they affect us. The group included combat veterans of these current wars and Vietnam War veterans as well as civilians of multiple generations. Many of … Continue reading “How War Affects Us” Oregon Humanities Series – Month 1
How War Affects Us
'They' by Siegfried Sassoon The Bishop tells us: 'When the boys come back 'They will not be the same; for they'll have fought 'In a just cause: they lead the last attack 'On Anti-Christ; their comrades' blood has bought 'New right to breed an honourable race, 'They have challenged Death and dared him face to … Continue reading How War Affects Us