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Absolutely Heaven

The joy of grandkids, being there for family… and COVID diagnoses after a funeral

The first three months in Bend have been the best time of our lives! To be honest, I’ve been known for hyperbolic pronouncements in my day, so let me break it down for you. I’ve had a great life. A rewarding career that hopefully won’t ever end. Loving family and dear friends. Relatively good health. […]

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Why Are You Here?

Why are you here in Central Oregon? Why is a small word with infinite layers

Those who read my last message, “Right on Time,” in the Source Weekly, know Wendy and I recently arrived in Bend after living 50 years in Flagstaff, Arizona. The reason we are here is simple on the surface: our daughter, Jessie, our son-in-law, Jesse, our grandchildren and a miracle housing opportunity.  That’s it! We were able […]

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Right on Time

A new column offering practical advice and mental health guidance for tackling our daily lives

Editor’s note: Burt Gershater is a new columnist for the Source Weekly who is springboarding from his column in Arizona to doing one for readers in Central Oregon. To kick things off, I asked him to answer a few questions. Source Weekly: You have a popular column in your former home of Flagstaff. Talk about the genesis […]

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