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OREGON'S LGBTO NEWSMAGAZINE ---------------------------------------------------- 1 books - topic is intriguing. A few chapters in, I’m still engaged. Most recommended: Dog Years: A Mem oir (Mark Doty, Harper, $23.95). Many dog memoirs are written but few rise above a c y t is a truth universally simple “my dog (cat, bird, pig) was the best acknowledged that Jane Austen is still alive pet ever.” Never resorting to sentimentality, today . . . as a vampire. Doty’s story is candid and poetic. While his partner is dying o f AIDS, Doty is left to care for the couple’s dog. He adopts a second dog as a companion to the first because “there comes a time when you’re already so crazy, an addition cannot be noticed.” Melancholy but never saccharine, this study in loss takes us* through the deaths of his partner and both dogs. Have your tissues ready, but know there is light at the end o f the tunnel. Beautiful. In the queue: How Georgia Became O'Keeffe: Lessons on the Art of Living (Karen Karbo, skirt!, $21.95). Smart, witty and insightful. I look forward to reading Karbo’s reflections The book was published in late 2009, dur on this iconic painter and what her life and ing the height o f the vampire and Jane Aus work mean to us now. ten craze. In the story, Jane is living under a Wild (Cheryl Strayed, coming March 2012, different name and identity as she herself Knopf, $25.95). I cannot wait to tag along on struggles to grasp her sudden resurgence in this 1,100-mile journey “from lost to found” fame after her supposed death. At the same on the Pacific Crest Trail. Honest and soulful, time, she’s trying to reinvent herself as a Strayed’s trek is sure to enthrall. 21st-century author. The irony, in spite of her popularity: She can’t get her latest book For more reading recommendations and holi published, not if her life depended on it. day gift ideas , pick up the December 9 issue. Good thing she’s already dead. I’ve always enjoyed Ford’s wit and style. With Jan e Bites Back, he’s managed to cre ate a satire within a satire— not an easy task. NOVEMBER 11. 2011 23 _ J S BEFORE FAZZOLARI CUSTOM HOMES & RENOVATIONS is a true custom home builder and remodeler. We specialize in incorporating the homeowner's dreams and wishes into each project, creating a home that is your dream come true. FAZZOLARI brings years of award-winning design, engineering, building and remodeling experience right to your doorstep. JO HN Visit our website for details and images of our work. O n e of our p a ssio n s is d ream in g , so don't be shy. www.fazzhomes.com I 503-422-8892 I 360-571-7027 I SUNLIGHT SGLAR e n erg y Sola - Finally within Reach. With SunRun, You con make one payment lor o solar system that will slash your utility bills for 20 years. S 16.000 down and done ♦ No monthly payment* / $6.000 back through state taxcredt*. ($1,500 per year tor lour years.) All Solui electric savings to you 2 0 Yaor, 10 0 % guarantee with Iree monitoring and m aintenance lake control at your choices www. sunllghtsolar. com 503 . 705.9550 5CHUCO Mary Mandeville, PETLA N D IA Recently read: Found: A Memoir (Jennifer Lauck, Seal Press, $24.95) and The Chronol- ogy o f Water (Lydia Yuknavitch). Both local authors, both highly recommended. Currently reading: Part Wild: One Woman’s Journey with a Creature Caught Between the Worlds o f Wolves and Dogs (Ceiridwen Ter rill, Scribner, $25). A Portland woman de tails her life with a wolf-dog hybrid. Terrill read at Wordstock; her writing is strong, the i---------------------------------------------------- THINKING OF REPLACING YOUR WINDOWS? We are celebrating our 20TH year of advertising in Just Out, and for those same 20 years we have been selling and installing Migard® Windows and Doors in homes just like yours. A five session small group series for people living with HIV. Develop and practice shills for negotiating safer sex. Reduce stress around discussing HIV status with family, friends, and sex partners. This year we have a special discount for our readers. [ So stop procrastinating, and call Garland Horner anytime - 503.283.9481 for a friendly in-home proposal. INSULATED WINDOW CORP. 8124 N. Denver Ave. 503.283.9481 CCB »19095 E Sign up with Benjamin: 503.278.3868 or bgerritz@cascadeaids.org Gift cards for participation and for referral of a friend. Cascado AIDS Prt >CAR O fff
