PDX Romantic

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

Romantic Thoughts

This category is for any romantic thoughts we have. It kinda acts like the default for everything romantic, especially if it's not a Romantic Thing To Do or news about this site. Sit back, read, enjoy, and comment in the posts.

Necessary Numbers For Romance

Posted on June 2nd, 2010 by Kory McDow

Being 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 [...]

Romance Buddy

Posted on May 31st, 2010 by Kory McDow

“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. [...]

Art Of The Barter

Posted on May 26th, 2010 by Kory McDow

Bartering is a method of exchanging goods and services for other goods and services, usually without the exchange of money or currency. Examples include trading a churn of butter for a loaf of bread, a pair of clogs for a winter coat, roof repair services for washing the dishes. (Let’s just say that dishes and [...]

What ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Taught Me About Romance

Posted on May 19th, 2010 by Kory McDow

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic could possibly be the smartest musician ever. He has produced over 20 albums using his humor and an accordion to craft parodies that leave many (myself included) bobbing heads back and forth in marvel at his greatness. I can still remember the first Weird Al Yankovic CD I purchased. It was his [...]