Portland's unrehearsed storytelling social returns next Wednesday, August 13th, with folks such as Adam Arnold and, hell, ME, telling 6-minute yarns on the theme of "true colors."

June's "summer love" edition was well worth the trip up to Alberta, and this time, it's being held at Urban Grind on NE 20th and Oregon. Right around the corner from the Mercury's offices.

I plan to confess three shameful, sordid secrets from my past. So those with an interest in blackmail may wish to show up with their video cameras and a list of simple demands.