Here’s what I know today about traveling to an international destination: air travel snafus are the norm; there aren’t hand gestures for every word or phrase; some things cross cultural borders and look very similar, others very different; and horses are indeed the subject of art in ancient places. Connecting flights have long been an […]
VALLEY LIFE
Valley Life: Winthrop
If you’ve ever asked a high school cross-country runner after a meet, “How did that go — did you feel good?” you’ll realize instantly that you’ve asked them a question that’s nearly impossible for them to answer in any manner that makes sense to both of you. Let’s paint a picture of a recent scene. […]
Valley Life: Winthrop
If you knew the late Little Star Montessori School founder Rayma Hayes, many of your mental images of her are probably of her sitting: cross-legged on the floor with a child working with the golden beads, on a bean bag chair with a youngster in her lap reading a book, at a table in a […]
Valley Life: Lower Valley
In the last year, I’ve attended monthly meetings with the Okanogan County Broadband Action Team. The monthly meetings are open to the public and address opportunities to provide reliable, affordable internet access to rural areas. This does not always involve an internet connection to the home. In our rural area, “affordable internet access” is simply […]
Valley Life: Mazama
From devastating wildfires to destructive hurricanes to raging floods — we’ve seen and heard it all this summer. With their homes and memories gone, families are left in shock. In addition, many no longer have a source of income as employers have lost their businesses. Through it all, commonly heard is how resilient the communities […]
Valley Life: Twisp
The successful summer at the Wagner Memorial Pool warms my heart. From crowded lap lanes, playful kids, to a winning swim team, it’s a testament to how important this pool is to our community. Summer simply would not be the same without this pool in our valley. The pool builds community across faiths, ages, and […]
Valley Life: Winthrop
Cinephiles, we’ve got a real dilemma on our hands here. The Barnyard Cinema has the opportunity to show the documentary of the Taylor Swift tour. Ready for It? In your Wildest Dreams, did you ever think we’d get Tay Tay on the silver screen in the Methow? I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling […]
Valley Life: Mazama
As I was shunted around the maze in the digital world trying to solve a cell phone issue, I fell down the rabbit hole where “live online chat” became my only option. It certainly didn’t seem like there was a live human being option, at least not one that speaks slowly, clearly, and not from […]
Valley Life: Winthrop
Shoehorned amidst snow, flood, fire and smoke lurks a fifth time of year in the Methow Valley: Zucchini Season. This time period forms the backdrop of the dramatic re-enactment known as “Zucchini Season: A Play in Four Acts.” Act One brings the diligent building of mounds, as the intrepid gardener lovingly forms domes of fertilized […]
Valley Life: Twisp
Have you ever received a bogus message from Amazon indicating suspicious activity on your account? Well, I have, so many times in fact, I’ve come to ignore them. Ninety-nine times out of 100 these are phishing scams hoping you will click on a link you shouldn’t or give personal or financial information over the phone. […]
