“It’s like teenage girls getting dressed up for a date, but it’s really just frosting on the cake. After many years everything can still be romantic if you care more about the other person than yourself. Pizza can be romantic, too.” My grandmother, Betty Kaiser, on romantic love. I am a hopeless romantic, known to […]
Valentine’s Day
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Friendship
Be the face of love today
“Will you play with me?” Little Eliza Harold, age 4, asks me this question every time I see her. Being chosen as a friend is one the best things in life and it comes so easily to children. When I was a “free-range” kid, all kids were outside all day in all seasons. At least, […]
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The Unconditional Love of Family
Learning to love my family, from my family
When we were kids, I hated my brother. I’m told that’s a normal sentiment between siblings. But I really, really hated him. My brother is only one year and 18 days younger than me, so we were destined to clash. He had a mean temper, I was overly sensitive, and we learned very quickly what […]
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Oregon’s Statewide Brewery Open House
Zwickelmania offers must-see beer events across Central Oregon this weekend
Not to alarm you, but Valentine’s Day is Saturday. Made any plans with your significant other yet? If not, here’s a suggestion: Dump the roses and candlelight dinners. That stuff isn’t “Bendian” enough. Instead, show your true love how much you really care by taking him/her out on an event-packed whirlwind tour of breweries around […]
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Valentine’s Desserts
Choices for everyone
Valentine’s Day is as different for people as chocolate cake is from carrots. People just celebrate romance differently. But one common denominator is that Valentine’s Day requires—like a federal mandate—dessert. Traditional: For the traditionalist why not indulge full-heartedly in the day by giving your significant other an assortment of chocolates? Pegasus Gourmet Chocolates (1900 Northeast […]
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Valentine’s Gift Guide
Gifts for everyone in your life, including yourself!
Your Self Though often underrated, self-love is the greatest love of all. And what’s more, as Whitney Houston explains in her classic and aptly titled ballad “The Greatest Love,” it’s easy to achieve. Plus, since it’s all about Me, Myself, and I, it’s good for those bitter single folks who can’t get down with the […]
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What’s Love Got to Do with It? The 2015 Lust List (and Love Notes)
‘Tis the season. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so gird your loins and prepare for an onslaught of lovey-dovey nonsense. Whether you like it red hot, rosy warm, or gothic black, there’s no harm in putting a little love in your heart. For the feisty among you, we present the 2015 Lust List. […]
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Medaling in Gift Giving
Be the champion of your own Valentines Day
Being a gold medal gift giver may not require Olympic caliber training, but it does require thought, dedication and a bit of coin. If you haven’t been planning a Valentines Day celebration since summer, complete with flower petal-covered bed and a live Val-o-Gram rendition of “All you Need is Love,” the Source is here to […]
