House of Funk

About the Substack

Welcome to House of Funk, where you'll find personal essays, poetry, photos and audio clips about my family, my city (Portland) and navigating life in my 50s. Some essays will be included in a future book.

About Janet Funk

Lives in Pacific Northwest, mom of two boys (one with a disability), works at best thrift store in Oregon.

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