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Thank You Frank!

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Becky Luening

We want to take a moment to express our gratitude to Frank Dorrel, one of the hardest working people we know—working for peace, that is. Frank has been one of Brian Willson’s most ardent supporters ever since he heard Brian … Continue reading →

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Wordstock 2012!

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Becky Luening

Brian received an email this week inviting him to be a featured author with his Blood on the Tracks memoir at this year’s Wordstock Festival in Portland, Oregon. We mailed in a book and an application months ago and had … Continue reading →

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Cold Rain and Warm Hearts

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Becky Luening

We’ve landed in Vancouver, BC where Brian enjoyed a warm and lively reception to his first talk at Langara College last evening. Today we are enjoying the downfall of almost-snowy rain outside while we relax with friends inside their cozy … Continue reading →

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In the Studio with Amy Goodman

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Becky Luening

Before we ever left home, Brian’s friend Andrés Thomas Conteris was working his connections at Democracy Now! to get Brian on the show during his East Coast book tour. He and other friends sent the book to show producers to … Continue reading →

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Western Mass

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Becky Luening

During our short stay in Western Massachusetts, Brian’s old stomping ground, we were based in the small town of Montague with friends Ricky Baruc and Deb Habib, whom Brian has known for many years and whom I met in 1997 … Continue reading →

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3 days in C-Town

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Becky Luening

OCT 12 – We arrived in Cleveland in the wee morning hours. Due in at 12:59 AM, the train was an hour and a quarter late. The approach was beautiful, over a bridge suspended just above an inky Cuyahoga River … Continue reading →

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Reaching half-way there, and 70 on July 4th.

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Joel

The journey has at least taken us more than 400 miles from Portland.  And on July 4th – at that halfway mark – Brian turned 70 years old.  Having traveled on both 99w and then along Hwy 101, we’ve been … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, June 14

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Brian

I completed 42 miles of handcycling today. My shoulders feel good after having received a diagnosis last November of serious arthritis. Have been on an anti-inflammatory diet [no gluten (wheat), no casein (dairy), no phytates (soy, except Miso and Tempeh), … Continue reading →

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Sneak Preview

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Brian

I don’t expect the books to arrive until June 20th, but I will read a few passages from my manuscript at a VFP fundraising event on June 11th, 6-9pm at the Metanoia Peace House, 2116 NE 18th Ave., Portland, Oregon. … Continue reading →

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