Herbs First!
Now is the time to plan your herb garden
What’s the most cost-effective crop you can grow in a small space? Many commercial growers agree that it’s culinary herbs, and I think this may … Continue reading
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There is Sex After 50
You can't really mean to give it up
Certified sex coach Jane Steckbeck has one question for young people who are grossed out by the idea of old folks like their parents having … Continue reading
Intimate Oil
Get yourself some weed lubricant
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and given the state of affairs in this country, you might not be feeling as happy as you … Continue reading
I’m Not the Sort of Person Who Answers a Personal Ad
Once upon a time people used to meet through the newspaper
Match.com, OK Cupid, Craigslist, Tinder: Before online and phone app dating, there were personal ads. A couple lines of type in grey newsprint were all … Continue reading
Black by Unpopular Demand
The insidious function of covert racism in Eugene’s liberal white utopia
Walking along Broadway downtown on a Saturday night, you see a black man approaching from the opposite direction. You feel nervous — a split second … Continue reading
It’s About Time
Prepare yourself for spring activities
February is a very interesting month for the Willamette Valley. Although it’s midwinter in the northern hemisphere, we have spring activity gearing up, with expectations … Continue reading
WWE Body Slams Its Way Into Eugene
World Wresting Entertainment at Matt Knight
I’m in my late 20s, and I watch a lot of professional wrestling. Now that I’ve broken some major news, let me add that I’m … Continue reading
Divine Simplicity
Keeping it easy and authentic at Springfield's Hayden Bridge Tap House
The Hayden Bridge Tap House is full of happy customers on a Friday evening. Multiple screens flicker with basketball games, and classic rock is urging … Continue reading
Farms of the Future
Camas Country Mill and Food Resiliency in the Willamette Valley
To understand the future of the Willamette Valley as a food-producing region, it’s a good idea to look at its history. And to get a … Continue reading
The 100-Mile Diet
Adventures in Locavore Living
“If we had a cow,” my daughter said, hope resonant in her voice, “we wouldn’t have to go to the store at all.” We are … Continue reading