Janet Eastman

@janeteastman.bsky.social

I talk, travel, take photos and write. Journalism is good.

In a strong voice, her body stepping forward to punctuate carefully chosen words, hands gesturing to underscore the message, Manya Yana Campos describes the sound of her mother’s bangles, braids as “spiritual ropes” and being a liberated Latina who makes tortillas. www.oregonlive.com/living/2024/...

Oregon poet Manya Yana Campos puts ‘grit and grace together’ in her work and in her teaching

Campos is a Xicana poet, multidisciplinary artist, educator and someone people don’t forget.

oregonlive.com

Few who have passed by the 1926 Jacob Barde House at the entrance of Portland’s Washington Park know the butter cream-colored mansion contains clues to the self-made millionaire’s profession as a successful scrap-metal dealer. www.oregonlive.com/realestate/2...

Portland’s most photographed home for sale at $2.45M. See the restored interior

The 6,992 square feet of living space spans the main house with a music room and sunroom under soaring ceilings plus a separate apartment.

oregonlive.com

The ancient Celts and Druids may have ignited autumn’s #Samhain festival eons ago, but Oregonians keep the fire burning with year round events focused on the Celtic cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, Cornwall, Wales, Galicia and the Isle of Man. www.hereisoregon.com/experiences/...

Oregon’s Celtic groups invite everyone to jump into dances, music, fun

Elisa Chandler, who is Dutch, German and English, said, “the music and dance of Celtic cultures make my heart happy.”

hereisoregon.com