Book Review by Alan Rose
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The Light Between Oceans is a beautifully written, poignant story of the choices good people make for good reasons, and the guilt they must live with when facing the consequences of those choices.
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A-Tisket, A-Tasket
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A farmers market never fails to surprise. This time it’s “new potatoes” making their debut many weeks ahead of schedule. Were they held over from last year? No, these red and white spuds were planted in Eastern Oregon in January. “If we planted them here, they’d rot,” said seller Yvonne Krause of Jo’s Country Market in Clatskanie.
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Mountains of Music
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Aren’t we fortunate that local businesses and organizations sponsor free outdoor summer concerts in our communities? The lineup of performers is amazing this year (see listing, page 30). What fun to throw together a snack box — or go all out and devise a “designer picnic” to share with family and friends, while relaxing and enjoying live music in one of our beautiful parks. There is even summer music on our local volcano, Mt. St. Helens!
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Stepping Out
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Walking or running in the Pacific Northwest is a dice roll as to whether you will get rained on or not. Walking in the rain is OK with me, but wind and rain together I don’t like. If it is raining, I walk with an umbrella so the combination of wind and rain makes it difficult because either you can’t see, or the wind might turn your umbrella inside out. I usually don’t let the weather deter me from walking...
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