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Erika Kar

Mazama: March 6, 2019

March 6, 2019 by Erika Kar

There are some things in life that we really just owe to other people. Things that enhance our way of living or provide a measure of comfort, practicality or beauty. For instance, without the Wright brothers figuring out how to fly, we may still be traveling by ship or train. If Alva Fisher had not […]

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Mazama: February 20, 2019

February 20, 2019 by Erika Kar

Don Davidson is a beast. And a pretty cool beast, at that. Since selling the garbage business and completely retiring, he has hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and now has rafted the Grand Canyon. I visited with Don intending to hear all about his raft trip, but first got to learn about his time guiding […]

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Mazama: February 13, 2019

February 13, 2019 by Erika Kar

There are some things that are pretty Methowesque. One night at a dinner with friends, we discussed what a Methow Starter Pack (MSP) would look like. First would be a Subaru. Yes, we know that Washington in particular is loaded with Subies, but seriously, the Methow has got to have the highest per-capita rates of […]

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Mazama: February 6, 2019

February 6, 2019 by Erika Kar

I first met Shelley Smith Jones back in October. She and her husband, Rick, live in Mazama with their two horses. Shelley contacted me, as the writer of this column, and asked if I would like to read her book in order to write about it in a future column. I eagerly agreed and met […]

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Mazama: January 30, 2019

January 30, 2019 by Erika Kar

A haggis crisis was narrowly averted in Mazama on Friday night. Yes, you read that right. You see, a fun and lively party was hosted by Louise Stevens and Midge Cross in honor of Robert (Robbie) Burns on Friday at the Mazama Community Club. The theme, due to Robert’s heritage, was Scottish. And what foods […]

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