As a wise teacher, ancient King Solomon once admonished young people, “Of making books there is no end, and much study is a weariness to the flesh.” I often think of that statement when I walk into one of the ubiquitous bookstores that house thousands of books. When I was given an opportunity to sell […]
VALLEY LIFE
Valley Life: Winthrop
One minute you’re the only white squirrel in town, and the next thing you know, your fellow anomalies are being spotted all over the valley. You may recall that in early August I reported on the observation of a white squirrel on Wolf Creek Road. No sooner had that column posted to the internet than […]
Photo: Basket case
Valley Life: Twisp
As a more recent transplant to the Methow Valley, I’m always learning new things about the area. For a relatively small community, there is always a lot happening, with abundant opportunities to participate in classes and projects. I like to scan local bulletin boards for events, and though I wasn’t able to make it to […]
Valley Life: Mazama
There was nary a word of disappointment spoken in the valley when the skies darkened, thunder roared, and raindrops fell this past week. Except for the ever-present worry of lightning strikes causing fire, the cooldown and soaking were most welcome. Rain, like sunshine, is one of those natural mood influencers. In our present state of […]
Valley Life: Winthrop
Imagine if every time your phone hit the ground with a particular force (i.e., it fell out of your pack on a trail run), or you submerged it (i.e., you jumped into the lake with it in your pocket), Aero Methow Rescue Service and the police were automatically notified. How inconvenient would that be? Oh, […]
Valley Life: Twisp
Once a month, a group gathers in YourSpace at TwispWorks for a simple meal and then practices something most of us were never explicitly taught — how to identify what we actually want, how to ask for it, how to say no, and how to really hear someone else. The classes are led by Scott […]
Photo: Peeking through
Valley Life: Mazama
Before I begin my real column, I have to say that I saw a mama moose and her calf crossing Highway 20 on the Mazama side of the Weeman Bridge on my way to see Friday Feels. That was an amazing sight! Now the rest of the story. Whether you are still in the working […]
Valley Life: Winthrop
I was out of the state earlier this month and no matter where I went on my travels, when people asked where I was from and I responded, their immediate reaction was sympathy for the fires. Their perspectives on “the fires” varied greatly. Most seemed to have only heard about the catastrophic Spokane fires. Their […]
