^Iortlanb (Dbseruer Page 14 ' November 24, 2010 Arts V E N ENTEDEAINMENT TED! \uvertise with diversity in The Portland O bserver C all 503-288-0033 a4s@ partland6blerver.com Dixion \ Rib Pit 19th & 20th on Alberta Street 503-753-0868 H o u rs 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tueday thru Saturday Sunday after 3 p.m. Dinners $9.50 Sandwiches $8.50 And Soul Food Try us once yon 'll come back again Sweet Street Food Cart on the comer of MLK and Lombard Monday - Saturday, 11:00am - 9:00pm Wednesday Special: 3 Wings $2.00 Friday Special: Rib Sandwiched Beef or Pork $4.00 call photo by M ark W ashington /T he P ortland O bserver Former Portland resident Lorraine Hood-Jack (left) autographs copies o f her new book ‘Honestly?’ at Reflections ’ Talking Drum Bookstore with local residents Estella Brame and Shandra Terry. 503-995-6150 to place order Author Shares Words of Wisdom d J a ft ftn e n e c d i B arber & B eauty S a lo n ] Aaron Peterson , Owner Cosmetologist / Barber / Stylist Hrs: 10:30am - 7pm / Mon. - Sat. (5 0 3 ) 2 6 8 -3 6 6 1 HV V ’ 5800 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97211 (Next to The Cash Connection) A uthor and recent Portland local, Lorraine Hood-Jack, signed copies of her newly released book, “Honestly?” Nov. 12 at the Talking Drum Bookstore (Reflec­ tions), encircled by 40 delighted friends and associates. “1 love Portland and it’s great to be back,” Hood-Jack said. I love the support I’ve gotten from my friends for the book. It’s great to see everyone who came out to show their love.” Hood-Jack, described as a small town girl with some old school m other-wit, wrote the first volum e o f four with short reflections of thought-provok­ ing wisdom. W ritten to inspire readers to think about what we do, what we say, how we treat one another, and how we raise our children, the book may bring positive change or make you laugh out loud. “It’s all about knowing who you are, and appreciating where you come from,” says Hood-Jack. Released on Aug. 17 at the beginning of her book signing tour, Hood-Jack will continue her travels onwards from Port­ land to Atlanta, Ga., and home to Dallas, Texas, where the budding author recently decided to live.