More than any other time in Roundabout Books’ eight-year history, our customers are asking us to match the prices of books they see on Amazon. It may surprise you that I am heartened by these requests, as I think it is a sign of greater general awareness of the damage monopolistic companies like Amazon have […]
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Horoscope Week of April 24, 2025
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can’t see or hold the wind, though you can feel its force and observe its effects. It scatters some seeds far and wide, dispersing them to grow in unexpected places. When harnessed by turbines, the wind is a renewable energy source. It can be utilized to pump water and fuel […]
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The Medicine Cabinet Within: Holistic Approaches to Seasonal Allergies
Spring has sprung in Central Oregon
Central Oregon is a place where spring is somewhat confused, wavering between beautiful warm days beckoning time on the river, right next to another epic pow day, calling us right back to the mountains. The flowers and trees are equally confused, but a recent blast of sunshine and warmth had the Juniper trees deciding it […]
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Trivial but Serious Fun
It’s time to dust off frivolous knowledge inside your head
Trivia games are alive and thriving in Central Oregon. There’s a game to be played somewhere most every night of the week. Check out the Source calendar for a complete listing every week. I managed to hit four over the past fortnight. First on my list was JC’s because it adds a physical challenge to […]
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Horoscope Week of April 17, 2025
ARIES (March 21-April 19): I am always surprised when there appears yet another authoritative article or book that implies there is one specific right approach to meditation. The truth is, however, that there are many ways. Here’s teacher Christopher Bamford: “Meditation is naturally individual, uniquely our own. There are no rules. Just as every potter […]
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Another Brick in the Wall
Oh, look, it’s a Minecraft movie.
As someone who pays their bills by watching and then writing about movies, I don’t really get to differentiate between movies that are “for me” or aimed at a completely different demographic. I watch it all. And I take that seriously. I go into every movie genuinely hoping for the best and don’t critique the […]
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Horoscope Week of April 10, 2025
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Life is asking you to be a source of generosity and strength for the people and animals in your sphere. I hope you will exude maximum amounts of your natural charisma as you bestow maximum blessings. Soak up the admiration and affection you deserve, too, as you convey admiration and affection […]
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John, Yoko, Oakland, Punks and So Much More
An April indie film roundup
There are a ton of low-budget, international and just plain off-the-radar films coming out over the next few weeks — most of which deserve at least a chance to find an audience. With advertising budgets that are unable to compete with what the larger studios are able to throw at their movies, I dove into […]
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Frustrated Wife in Bend
How to deal with low libido in men
I’m married to a great guy. We’re both late 40s, no kids, both working good jobs, both in shape and financially secure. We get along well in almost every area except the bedroom. I love any kind of affection, touch or intimacy. My husband says that he loves me but he never wants to have […]
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Satired
“Death of a Unicorn” misses the point
How smart does a satire really need to be? This has been on my mind since the release of Bong Joon Ho’s fun but flawed “Mickey 17” when I realized that if an explosive filled with ideas is dropped on America, maybe there’s no room for subtlety anymore — especially if it needs to land […]
