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Where Did the Time Go?

Awakening Your Inner Hero: A column to help locals live a kinder and more courageous life

Where Did the Time Go? As many of you know, I am a recent resident of Bend. My wife Wendy and I have been here six months, after living in Flagstaff, Arizona, for 50 years. We’re still a bit disoriented, but we do know how to get to a few more places in Bend this […]

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Light My Fire

How do you keep your spirits up? What are your secrets?

I started the fire in our wood stove this morning. What a joy! It’s been a routine in my life for over 50 years. This winter and spring, our first in Bend, it’s been my morning duty. For many years Wendy woke up early and carefully placed the finely cut kindling over the wrinkled-up newspaper, lit […]

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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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