Lisa Kislingbury Anderson (she/her)

What an energizing day canvassing for @TinaKotek and being in the presence of these progressive powerhouses! 🗳🔥🫶 Seventeen days until the midterms, with quite a consequential gubernatorial race in Oregon! Who wants to knock more doors and phone bank with me? 😉

In there times we must be #FindingSteadyGround - strengthening our spirits to resist and thrive. More: findingsteadyground.com

Starting today, every household can order another free round of COVID tests – shipped straight to your door. Head to COVIDTests.gov to order yours.

The PCC class taught by Darcelle XV Showplace co-host Poison Waters goes back far further than her 35 years of drag performance—we took the class to give you a taste: portlandmercury.com/fall-arts-2023…

‘Black Artists of Oregon’ exhibit honors Black life, and community oregonlive.com/entertainment/…

When in doubt, bring home-baked cookies, as you would for a new housed neighbor. hubs.li/Q0230BTL0

Choosing a romantic partner isn’t just about the romance—you’re also choosing a confidant, counselor, career advisor, therapist, investor, teacher, travel buddy, roommate, best friend, and business partner. Choose wisely.

Join us on Wednesday, October 11, at 7:00 p.m. for a conversation about gender, family, and belonging with Casey Parks (@caseyparks) at The Alberta Rose in Portland. Tickets are $15, and limited free tickets are available. Get your tickets: oregonhumanities.org/programs/consi…

These Quintessential Portland Bike Events Are Must-Do Yearly Rides: bit.ly/3RrIO89 #PDX

It’s up to all of us to fight for our democracy and get involved by checking our registration, making a plan to vote, and helping our communities register to vote. This #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, join me and @WhenWeAllVote by checking your voter registration status and encouraging three of your friends to do the same at weall.vote/check.

Comparison is not the thief of joy. Envy is. Resenting others' success breeds misery and rivalry. Admiring their success brings motivation and learning. We all compare ourselves to others. A key to growth and happiness is focusing our comparisons on people who inspire us.

Voting in Oregon just feels ✨GOOD✨ #DidYouKnow: ✅ Our ballots use signature verification ✅ We keep voter registration lists updated ✅ All Oregon counties do post-election audits. Learn more at: OregonVotes.gov

@StreetRoots stands for and creates a vision of the Portland I believe in, centered in community, caring, and support for all of our neighbors. Help support their new location in Old Town. Thank you!! secure.givelively.org//donate/street…

'Swift Watch' is in full effect! hubs.li/Q021TBxY0

listen to disabled people 💖

One of your (and our) fave programs at Next Up is back. That's right, UPTURN! This is a paid 4-week organizing 101 series for youth ages 14 - 24. You’ll be in a cohort of about 45 – 60 other young people! Apply today: buff.ly/3AHhXMo

Today we honor the memory of all the brave souls we lost 22 years ago. May we always remember their stories, the courage of our first responders, and the sacrifices our troops made to protect us in the years that followed.

Shame: "There's something wrong with me." Feeling flawed fuels fight or flight. Guilt: "I made a mistake." Feeling bad spurs repair but breeds rumination. Self-compassion: "Everyone makes mistakes." Being kind to yourself allows you to learn from them without dwelling on them.

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To Transform Work, We Must Rest #Echobox=1694242356" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">yesmagazine.org/issue/work/202…