It’s About Time
One of the signature indicators of climate change in action is a sudden occurrence of unexpected, severe weather. The foot and a half of snow … Continue reading
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Backyard Fruit
Curl up with a book on planting bare-root trees
I’ve always been a fan of regional gardening books, so Growing Berries and Fruit Trees in the Pacific Northwest: How to Grow Abundant, Organic Fruit … Continue reading
Sticking It
Breaking rules, targets and toxic masculinity at Oregon Axe
It’s a Friday night, and I’m with my family and friends at Oregon Axe, learning from our “axepert”— owner Timothy Stemmerman — how to have … Continue reading
Gone Shootin’
EPUD and Tillamook People's Utility District work together through weaponry
Lane County is still feeling the after-effects of February’s “snowpocalypse.” Eugene-Springfield has more or less recovered — except for some people who have left tree … Continue reading
Tea Time State Travel
A few of Oregon’s hidden gems — tea shops from Springfield to Tillamook to Myrtle Creek
Oregon is known for offering many unique experiences to travellers, and its various teahouses provide a one-of-a-kind encounter that keeps customers coming back. Stretching from … Continue reading
Take A Safe Tea Trip
Springfield-based company leads tours through tea hot spots
Raj Vable, founder of Springfield-based Young Mountain Tea Company, wanted to find a way to cover the costs for his company’s necessary trips to India … Continue reading
A Cup of Hospitality
A story of tea in Istanbul
Through a glass of the Turkish çay (pronounced chai), the amber red glow of light passes through, casting it onto the two sugar cubes placed … Continue reading
Tea and Hiking in Las Vegas
A savage journey in search of winter sunshine
We don’t gamble. We’re not opposed, but my wife and I are both truly bored by even the idea. The lure of jackpots simply doesn’t … Continue reading
Junction City Schools Have Simply the Best Snow Day Announcements Ever
Simon and Garfunkel parody sets off even more videos
Administrators at Junction City School District made the the most of their snow day… making a snow day parody music video to announce school was … Continue reading
Tacos, Weed and Cute Cars
Bloomberg profiles local electric carmaker Arcimoto
Business writer Ashlee Vance, known for his biography of Elon Musk, came to Eugene recently to enjoy weed and Taco Bell for his “Hello World” … Continue reading