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Lizzy Acker

@lizzyacker.bsky.social
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I'm a reporter and advice columnist for The Oregonian. Send me questions and thoughts at lacker@oregonian.com.

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J @drunkinripcity.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
“So, should you go to Le Petit Chef? I guess if you’re a crypto-billionaire who isn’t allowed to leave the state for legal reasons and lost your sense of taste to COVID, sure.” - @lizzyacker.bsky.social with an amazing line. www.oregonlive.com/food/2026/08...
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We went to Portland's immersive Le Petit Chef so you don't have to
The immersive dining concept operates in 52 countries and opened its Oregon location earlier this year.
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Yes
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
So...I went out to dinner the other night... www.oregonlive.com/food/2026/08...
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We went to Portland's immersive Le Petit Chef so you don't have to
The immersive dining concept operates in 52 countries and opened its Oregon location earlier this year.
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Jason Notte @notteham.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I've given Lizzy no end of shit about the Dolly Parton/Blazers post, but I owe her a debt of gratitude for leading me to this absolute gem. Watch Kenny's face about a minute in when he hears those guest vocals and listen to them both burn down this Bob Seger song: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
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We Got Tonight - Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers live 1985
YouTube video by dollyabba
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Maybe it's me going into deep analytics... we'll never know. What we can confirm is that we BOTH love Dolly.
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
These are just the facts!
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Finally giving the people what they want: a co-byline with @billoram.bsky.social. www.oregonlive.com/entertainmen...
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Kenny Rogers was a Blazers fan. Dolly Parton was not impressed — and she let Portland kno
At a 1985 Portland concert, Dolly Parton joked the Trail Blazers couldn't score, but stats show they ranked among the NBA's top offenses that season.
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
One option, pretty much always, is: throw yourself a party. oregonlive.com/advice/2026/08/why-tho-i-celebrate-all-my-besties-milestones-but-theyre-ignoring-mine.html?mrfhud=true
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Why Tho? I celebrate all my bestie’s milestones, but they’re ignoring mine
I pony up for friends’ wedding celebrations, and they can’t buy me dinner for earning my Masters?
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Same
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
This could absolutely also be said about Oppenheimer: "Any serious depiction of violence, ancient or modern, must show the perspectives of the victims as well as the perpetrators, and the Homeric poems easily clear the bar – but Nolan doesn’t."
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I also am absolutely loving the Emily Wilson take www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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Emily Wilson · An Uncomplicated Man
As they say at the awards shows, I was humbled to learn that Christopher Nolan has read at least the first line of my...
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Which isn't to say I didn't like it! I was entertained!!
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The Odyssey is Moana for boys.
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Boze Herrington, Library Owl @sketchesbyboze.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
By far the funniest moment in Homer’s Odyssey is when Circe says, “Shall we have sex?” and Odysseus says, “You just turned all my men into pigs. You have the GALL to think I would sleep with you? Of course I will. Absolutely. But don’t do any weird spells”
photograph of the relevant passage in Fitzgerald's translation of the Odyssey ("I make no bed of love with you upon it. Or swear me first a great oath, if I do, you'll work no more enchantment to my harm.")
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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 22/07/2026
A class reunion can give you infinitely more than scrolling through Facebook ever will. mrf.lu/2TlF1
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
And yeah, I did write about my high school reunion. www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
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The case for going to your high school reunion
A class reunion can give you infinitely more than scrolling through Facebook ever will.
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
What do we do about friends with bad husbands? www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/...
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Why Tho? I want to hang with my friend, not her socially awkward and not funny husband
Is our friendship only as good as my ability to deal with her obnoxious husband?
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
In a move that will surprise actually no one: I wrote about going to camp. www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
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How an Oregon Girl Scout camp renews the magical moments of summer year after year
Magic still lives in the woods at Camp Cleawox.
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
This is an incomprehensible tragedy. Zane was a dogged reporter but beyond that, he was a really great guy, a bright spot in the newsroom and sneakily one of the funniest people in all of Portland. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
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Zane Sparling, reporter for The Oregonian/OregonLive, dies of cancer at 33
“He wanted his identity to be a reporter, and that’s what it was,” his father said.
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
And yes, I did say "Washington Square" in this video multiple times to prove I am a human and not a robot!
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Luckily I said "Washington Square" multiple times in this video so no one will find it.
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
I'm making videos this summer about things to do with kids in Portland! www.instagram.com/p/DZdsynnvT2q/
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Create an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you.
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I missed this very sad news: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/w...
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Marjane Satrapi, Artist and Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56
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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 08/06/2026
There are two ways to pronounce 'niche.' \NICH\ (rhymes with pitch) \NEESH\ (rhymes with sheesh) \NICH\ is the slightly more common one and the older of the two pronunciations. We realize either can feel like a niche pronunciation.
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
OHA is backpedaling on a rule that would keep middle schoolers out of pools this summer. What will Portland do? www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
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Oregon reversed a rule that would have kept thousands of Portland kids out of public pools — but parents still don't know what this summer looks like
Oregon Health Authority reversed course on a rule requiring adult chaperones for kids under 14, leaving Portland Parks' policy up in the air.
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
I didn't know Brian Lindstrom, but after talking to people who loved him this week, I wish I had. www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
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Brian Lindstrom chose Portland over Hollywood
Brian Lindstrom spent decades documenting police violence, addiction and mental illness in Portland.
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
A new rule means kids who could previously spend the summer at Portland's public pools alone will now need an adult (gift link): www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
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Activities for kids between 11 and 14 are almost non-existent — Portland parents say a new pool rule makes it even worse
The Oregon Health Authority's new supervision rule affects not just middle schoolers but also teen babysitters who brought kids to the pool.
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
I love it when readers respond! www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/...
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Why Tho? How many nights a week can a dad really go out with his friends? Readers have a number
Readers respond with thoughts on a maybe-not beautiful girlfriend and a dad whose heading out to the bars.
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Yesterday, my coworkers and I did some serious investigative journalism and attempted to answer the question: Were the sheep in "The Sheep Detective" in some way inspired by sheep from Oregon? www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
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A Hugh Jackman movie has an Oregon secret — and Oregonian reporters played detective to uncover it
A director's Instagram post led journalists to a Border Leicester sheep farm on the Oregon coast.
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
I went to the school talent show today and I cried. www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
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The beginner's mind is the most powerful creative force there is — and elementary schoolers have it in abundance
Elementary school talent shows showcase something professional artists can never achieve: art without artifice, performed by kids brave enough to crack themselves open on stage.
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Can adults be friends across genders? www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/...
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Why Tho? My new hobby has me making friends with women. Will my wife get jealous?
Can men and women really be friends?
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Last week, I got to interview Maria Bamford and now I am trying to figure out how I can get down to LA for a Tuesday morning comedy show. oregonlive.com/entertainment/2026/05/maria-bamford-is-coming-to-portland-to-share-a-judd-apatow-directed-documentary-about-her-life.html?mrfhud=true
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Maria Bamford is coming to Portland to share a Judd Apatow-directed documentary about her life
Maria Bamford is no Melania Trump.
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Some people have already sent in responses to this column that amount to, "But...what if she's ugly?" www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/...
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Why Tho? Boyfriend has never called me beautiful. Is that a dealbreaker?
Should you break up with your boyfriend if he can’t say whether or not he thinks you are beautiful?
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
I've only been making this exact recipe since I was about 8...
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Sometimes people spell my name "Lizzie" but actually, it's "Lizzy." This is important because Lizzie Acker" was one of the all-time best contestants on Bake-Off, whereas a couple weeks ago, I made two failed batches of chocolate chip cookies in a row. www.instagram.com/p/DAc_pf3MRI_/
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
This one is for the kids from Corvallis. www.oregonlive.com/entertainmen...
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A former Oregon theater kid will take the stage with ‘Phantom of the Opera’ in Portland this week
Krista Wigle's path from Corvallis High School to "The Phantom of the Opera" touring company includes years of teaching, performing opera from a fire escape during COVID, and a role in Las Vegas that ...
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
If you feel like having a good time at the theater, may I recommend "Fat Ham"? (gift link) www.oregonlive.com/entertainmen...
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‘Fat Ham’ is ‘Hamlet’ in a backyard with barbecue, karaoke and, of course, a ghost
'Fat Ham' reimagines Shakespeare's tragedy as a backyard barbecue where Juicy, a young queer Black man, must decide whether or not to listen to his father's vengeful ghost at The Armory through May 17...
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Considering doing this on my personal email inboxes, too. Is this how you maniacs get to "inbox zero" or whatever?
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
I just did something I've never even considered doing before: Marked all as "read" in my inbox. Apologies to those 53 unread emails I've been holding onto for the last 10 years. I have no idea who or what you are, but you...mattered?
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
I wrote about these photos, but really, you don't need to read the words. You just need to look at them. www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
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Portland photographer has taken photos at the same spots on Mount Tabor for years
Aaron Wessling's rephotography project began with a lonely bench above Reservoir 5 where he once questioned his move to Portland, and has grown into a years-long biography of the park.
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Ryan Fernandez 🦖 #️⃣ 🏀 @rtfern.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
PLAYOFFSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!
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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 15/04/2026
PLAYOFFS!!!!! The Blazers are returning to the postseason for the first time since the 2020-21 season!
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
*Basketball
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Oh yeah! Basketbal!!!
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
I legit couldn't read what his guitar said. I probably would have mentioned it if I could have!
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
I believe I contracted guitar madness from Tom Morello last night... www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
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Bruce Springsteen brings hope and the power of rock and roll to Portland
"The Land of Hope & Dreams Tour" brought an urgent political message and three hours of electrifying music to a packed Moda Center Friday night.
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
And last year there were NO "official" K-Pop Demon Hunters costumes, yet every other girl was somehow wearing one...
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Please, please don't ask AI whether or not you should get a divorce. www.oregonlive.com/trending/202...
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Sage Deviant 🏳️‍⚧️ @trans.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Irish-American pagan here. DO NOT set leprechaun traps. this invites faer folk directly into your home & invokes a murky wager, which they will mostly certainly win. Celebratory shenanigans with the Daoine Sídhe should have clear terms for both mortal humans & our beautiful kind neighbors.
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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
What do you do if your wife is a terrible cook? www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/...
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