Culture

CBD and CBN Help with ZZZs

For those seeking better rest, a combo of two cannabinoids is showing promise

One of the benefits of the rapidly increasing number of regulated cannabis programs in the U.S., both medical and Adult Use, is the growing knowledge base we are developing of cannabinoids. THC remains the most sought-after and prevalent cannabinoid in cannabis, followed by CBD.

By Josh Jardine Mar 3, 2021

Smoke Signals

Central Oregon Groups for Women

Get inspired and find your tribe with these meetups and organizations

After a continually uncertain year, finding some peace and belonging is more important than ever. In honor of Women's History Month and our annual women's issue, we looked to our own Central Oregon community of women for inspiration.

By Megan Burton Mar 3, 2021

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Bad Harem Day & Morose-Colored Glasses

The discomfort you feel is a call to action loaded into you by evolution

Bad Harem Day I'm a 31-year-old woman, and I recently started dating a guy about my age.

By Amy Alkon Mar 3, 2021

Advice & Fun

Free Will Astrology—Week of March 4

March is Love Yourself Bigger and Better and Bolder Month

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): For you Pisceans, March is Love Yourself Bigger and Better and Bolder Month. To prepare you for this festival, I'm providing two inspirational quotes.

By Rob Brezsny Mar 3, 2021

Advice & Fun

Identifying Housing Needs and Goals

Defining needs versus wants in real estate

What does one want in a home? It seems like a relatively straightforward question; yet may not necessarily be the right question to ask when beginning a search for a home.

By Christin J Hunter, Broker Mar 3, 2021

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This Modern World—week of March 4

How can we have been living like this for an entire year?

By Tom Tomorrow Mar 3, 2021

Advice & Fun

Many pundits still treat politics as merely a game

Let's take a look at some naked partisans

By Jen Sorensen Mar 3, 2021

Advice & Fun

Matt Wuerker—Week of March 4

Be sure to wash your hands!

By Matt Wuerker Mar 3, 2021

Advice & Fun

Cutting the Clutter, with Joy

Oregon's first KonMari consultant is based in Central Oregon, offering clients the chance to be more intentional about their homes and lives

Melissa Jean, of Tidy + Flourish, is the first certified KonMari Consultant in Oregon. She coaches people through the KonMari Method™ to tidy their home and live their ideal life with intention and gratitude.

By Nicole Vulcan Feb 24, 2021

Culture Features

Home Improvements and Rate of Return

Where to invest your dollars

The easiest way to receive top dollar for your home is to make it shine in the buyer's eyes and appear as flawless as possible. Renovating a home with the intention of selling requires a different perspective than remodeling to meet the current homeowner's needs and wants.

By Abbie and Rick Sams Feb 24, 2021

Take Me Home

Old Is The New Black

The fact that your friend's been with this guy for five years suggests this is more than a Boytoys R Us phase

Old Is The New Black What are your thoughts on women who are involved with much younger men?

By Amy Alkon Feb 24, 2021

Advice & Fun

This Modern World—week of February 25

Invisible-Hand-Of-The-Free-Market Man holds an emergency meeting with Greg Abbott and Ted Cruz

By Tom Tomorrow Feb 24, 2021

Advice & Fun

Free Will Astrology—Week of February 25

I invite you to be a Change Specialist whose nickname is Flux Mojo

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Piscean author Anais Nin was a maestro of metamorphosis, a virtuoso of variation, an adept at alteration. She regarded her ceaseless evolution as a privilege and luxury, not an oppressive inconvenience.

By Rob Brezsny Feb 24, 2021

Advice & Fun