PDX Romantic

Exploring the world of romance, right here in Portland, Oregon

Father’s Day Romance

by Kory McDow on 06/17/2010 in Romantic Things To Do

Father's DayCurious about romantic things to do this weekend in Portland? Check back every Thursday to read about a romantic event happening this weekend in the City of Roses. If you know of an event you feel should be featured on PDX Romantic, send an email to events@pdxromantic.com with the details of the event.

This weekend holds a special place in my heart. I’m excited for two reasons. First, this will be the first Father’s Day I get to celebrate as a dad. Yes! I will definitely enjoy every minute of this 24 hour period (starting with sleeping in).

Secondly, this week’s Romantic Thing To Do is a perfect opportunity to share my excitement AND be romantic at the same time. Read more

Dragon Boat Romance

by Kory McDow on 06/10/2010 in Romantic Things To Do

Dragon Boat RacingCurious about romantic things to do this weekend in Portland? Check back every Thursday to read about a romantic event happening this weekend in the City of Roses. If you know of an event you feel should be featured on PDX Romantic, send an email to events@pdxromantic.com with the details of the event.

I love good competition.  While growing up, I was active in competitive sports. More than winning, I enjoyed the competition itself. Pushing myself to the extreme in pursuit of a particular goal kept my juices flowing faster than milk out of a carton.

With this week’s Romantic Thing To Do, you’ll get a chance to not only watch good competition, but compete in it as well. Read more

Rose Festival Waterfront Village

by Kory McDow on 06/03/2010 in Romantic Things To Do

Waterfront VillageCurious about romantic things to do this weekend in Portland? Check back every Thursday to read about a romantic event happening this weekend in the City of Roses. If you know of an event you feel should be featured on PDX Romantic, send an email to events@pdxromantic.com with the details of the event.

One of my earliest romantic memories was going to the amusement park with a girlfriend in elementary school. (I already told you I was doomed from the start.) We would go to each of the rides and hold hands as we entered the caves where the robots would wave in perfect timing with the theme song. Ah, those were the good times. Read more

Necessary Numbers For Romance

by Kory McDow on 06/02/2010 in Romantic Thoughts

Necessary Numbers For RomanceBeing romantic is wonderful. Preparing for a romantic endeavor creates butterflies in your stomach as you anticipate your partner’s ear-to-ear smile. When all of your time invested in preparing for your special moment comes to fruition seamlessly, it is a mixture of pure joy and satisfaction.

Like with most things in life, that special moment takes some work to create. As goes the adage, “Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance.” To help you prepare properly, I want to share with you some numbers you should absolutely must have to prevent poor performance when it comes to being romantic. Read more

Romance Buddy

by Kory McDow on 05/31/2010 in Romantic Thoughts

Romance Buddy“You can be my wingman anytime.” - Iceman (Top Gun)

Everything I learned, I learned in kindergarten. Well, that’s not exactly true because I skipped kindergarten. (The long story involves going to a new school and already knowing my ABC’s. I’ll spare you the details). So really, everything I learned, I learned in first grade. One of the first things that was instilled in me at an early age was the benefits of the buddy system. Read more