By Mandi Donohue One of the great charms of the Methow Valley is the idea that no matter your education or career track, you are always qualified for almost every job. It is in this spirit of “serendipity” (one might also call it the sad economics of our labor supply and demand) that I got this […]
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Mazama: October 7, 2017
By Mandi Donohue Ever since I heard the words “pork belly reuben,” I’ve been dying to visit Local Blend, the new restaurant in Twisp. I’ve also been insanely excited to visit our new theater in town, The Barnyard Cinema. Well, Friday night, in the spirit of pre-birthday celebration, Lliam and I killed two birds with one […]
Mazama: September 27, 2017
**Editor’s Note: The cat has been found, alive.** By Mandi Donohue Across the interwebs, you’ll find a great deal of prophecies warning couples to schedule as many date nights as possible during your second trimester. “It’s the last time you’ll ever have the chance to again! Babysitters are a myth! It’s the end of the world!” […]
Coffee is the star — intentionally – at Blue Star
No detail is too small for local roaster celebrating its 10th anniversary By Don Nelson You’ll hear the word “intentionality” a lot if you spend any time talking with Dan and Meg Donohue about Blue Star Coffee Roasters, the company they launched in Twisp 10 years ago. It’s an efficient way of summarizing how they […]
Mazama: September 20, 2017
By Mandi Donohue The perfect fall morning always shakes me to my core in happy-dance gratitude, and this one feels like none other. Last night before bed, I began to hear the showers on our rooftop. When I woke up this morning to the crisp air, gorgeous sunlight and blue skies, I was over the moon […]
Mazama: September 13, 2017
By Mandi Donohue Last Thursday night, after a long shift of burrito-making at the Mazama Store, my husband suggested I swing by Bob and Mary Ann Sitts’ old place on Lost River Road. Bob passed away in 2015 and Mary Ann (age 96, I believe?) is now living on Whidbey Island. He told me the couple […]
Mazama: September 6, 2017
By Mandi Donohue Dear Methow Valley friends: The Donohues have some bittersweet and exciting news. We have decided to put our little home we love in Lost River on the market. Initially, we wanted to put our house up to find something bigger in the area due to the upcoming arrival of our baby girl. Not […]
Mazama: August 31, 2017
By Mandi Donohue “Quiet on the set!” This weekend was all about movies in the Methow Valley. The Telluride Film Festival took place at the Mazama Trailhead and it was the soft opening of the long-awaited Barnyard Cinema in Winthrop. These events have me feeling a bit giddy and very nostalgic. Somewhere in my bank of […]
Mazama: July 26, 2017
By Mandi Donohue While interviewing Rick and Missy LeDuc for “a story for another time,” Rick mentioned Diane “Duck” Costales. Previous owner of Duck Brand Cantina in Winthrop, she is responsible for the construction and landscaping of the Mazama Store’s greatly used and much appreciated patio. The LeDucs had an idea of what they wanted, but […]
Mazama: July 19, 2017
By Mandi Donohue Each week, whether some of you like it or not (ha!), I am invited into your home as a columnist with the Methow Valley News. You read my weird stories, recaps on events and random musings as I share whatever pops into my mind that week, something I appreciate so much. On the […]
