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For one Eugene-based comedian, speaking out about suicide led to a book dedicated to men's mental health
In the U.S., one person dies by suicide every 11 minutes, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Frank King, "The Mental Health Comedian," has been familiar with suicide from an early age, having found his great-aunt after she killed herself when he was just four years old.
By Cayla Clark
Jan 15, 2020
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As 2020 dawns, a professional "futurist" looks at what the next decade has in store
Steve Brown, aka "The Bald Futurist," makes a living figuring out what the future will look like. No crystal balls, no tarot cards, no tea leaves.
By Cayla Clark
Dec 31, 2019
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The books worth reading from 2019
Editor's note: Who better than a bookshop owner to review what books stood out in 2019? We asked Tom Beans to do just that.
By Tom Beans, Dudley's BookShop Cafe
Dec 24, 2019
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Abstaining from booze in a town that loves to drink
Nothing screams Christmas quite like a piping hot mug of spiked eggnog. Nothing signifies the end of a year like countdown followed by an enthusiastic champagne toast.
By Cayla Clark
Dec 24, 2019
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Simple solutions for cutting consumption during the holidays
'Tis the season to shop and eat. But are the holidays a carte blanche for throwing eco-consciousness to the wind?
By Laurel Brauns
Dec 18, 2019
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Artists struggle to find affordable performance space in Bend
The first thing I did when I moved to Bend was storm into 2nd Street Theater and beg to be included in any way possible. Sandy J. Klein, the managing director of Stage Right Productions (the nonprofit that used to operate out of 2nd Street), graciously offered me a stage-managing role.
By Cayla Clark
Dec 11, 2019
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Statewide Christmas tree shortage leads to hiked-up prices
Since 2012, Oregon has been the top national supplier of Christmas trees, with over 6.4 million trees produced in that year alone, as reported by the Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association. Currently, the state boasts 383 licensed growers producing about 4.7 million trees per year, raking in $120.6 million annually.
By Cayla Clark
Dec 11, 2019
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For one Central Oregonian, she was more than "one tough mother." She was her actual mother, too.
Kathy Deggendorfer has made quite a name for herself in the town of Sisters, Oregon. She's a prolific artist, founder of the Roundhouse Foundation—which supports creatives and fellow artists—and a major benefactor to the Sisters Folk Fest.
By Nicole Vulcan
Dec 4, 2019
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The owner of Bend's Modern Games fills us in on great board games for the holiday season
Getting together with the family over the holidays is great—but to keep the good mojo going sometimes you need a little extra help, and board games are often an easy solution to bring everyone together.
By Isaac Biehl
Nov 27, 2019
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From hiking the PCT as a spiritual endeavor to living off-grid, these outdoor-loving books make great gifts
Small Business Saturday drops this weekend, and in case you're wondering why it matters to support that locally owned shop down the street...
By Tom Beans, Dudley's BookShop Cafe
Nov 27, 2019
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