I admit to being a coward when it comes to the horror genre. I don’t even watch horror movie previews. But I can’t deny that this time of year, with the longer, colder nights, Halloween lights flickering from houses and the urge to stay cozy, safe and warm inside, there’s something about a bone-chilling tale […]
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Halloween Haunts for the Brave
Some ghostly events are taking place in Bend and Redmond
Literary Ghost Walk Returns Ghosts of famous authors will be roaming the Downtown Bend Library the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 29. Visitors of all ages can take a haunted stroll through the stacks to meet the spirits of Edward Gorey, Dorothy Parker, Shel Silverstein, Toni Morrison and more. Visitors will receive a Ghost Walk Passport […]
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Revolution and Other Lovers
“One Battle After Another” is an instant classic
Let me get the hype out of the way right from the jump so it doesn’t seem like I’m hyperbolically gushing over this movie for too many paragraphs in a row: “One Battle After Another” isn’t simply just an instant classic (which it is). Neither is it just another great Paul Thomas Anderson movie in […]
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Free Will Astrology Week of Oct. 16
It’s a good time to make a wish upon a bright star
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I’m pleased to inform you that the coming weeks will be an excellent time to make a big wish upon a bright star. But I must also tell you how important it is to be clear and exact. Even a slight error in formulating your wish could result in only a […]
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Travel to Taizé in France Without Leaving Town
First Thursdays with the Central Oregon Taizé choir provide peace, reflection and beauty
When I entered the dimly lit St. Helen’s Hall in downtown Bend on the first Thursday of October for the monthly Taizé meditation service, I was somewhat familiar with the music that originated in Taizé, France. These short and melodic spiritual songs are repeated several times as instruments and perhaps a solo voice are added over the […]
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Supporting the Immune System Through Fall and Winter
There are several things to be aware of, and steps that can be taken to support the immune systems during this time of year
The morning frost outside and kids back in school remind us of the turning of the season. Seeing more upper respiratory infections in our clinic is also a reminder of the time of year when we’re more likely to come down with a cold or flu. This is a very natural rhythm, as we begin to […]
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Lazy Z Ranch
History, mead and regeneration
If you’ve ever driven on Highway 20 toward Sisters, you’ve seen the metal horses off to the left side, frozen midstride against the Cascade peaks. Just past them on the right, not as noticeable but with a much longer history, lies the Lazy Z Ranch. At first glance, with all the recent construction happening on […]
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Free Will Astrology Week of Oct. 9
Libras have a natural gift for curating relationships and cultivating balance
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libra architect Christopher Alexander developed a sixth sense about why some spaces feel comfortable while others are alienating. What was the source of his genius? He avoided abstract principles and studied how people actually used spaces. His best architecture soulfully coordinated the relationships between indoor and outdoor areas, private and public […]
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Luxury Hotel & Thermal Spa Planned near downtown Bend
CASCADA Bend will be the second Oregon location
A new, upscale hotel is being planned on NW Arizona Avenue between Wall and Bond Streets. In addition to overnight rooms, CASCADA Bend will also have a thermal spa and wellness destination with multiple hot and cold thermal circuits, silent spaces for reflection and social spaces for connection. “The goal is to create a restorative […]
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A Female Brass Band is Changing Stereotypes
Brass Queens brings sass to Silver Moon for its Pacific NW debut
The name “Brass Queens” represents a female brass band with attitude. The Brooklyn-based group debuted in March of 2019, chipping out a reputation in a generally male-dominated landscape, one pop-up performance at a time. Now, the band is touring nationwide, including a stop at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend on Oct. 19. “A lot of […]
