(Photo | by Kristine Thomas) Analyzing if it’s obvious who murdered the deceitful golfer, determining if your character’s banter is romantically playful or finding a word to rhyme with “solemnly” are a smattering of tasks a writer probably shouldn’t attempt to do alone. Thankfully, there are many resources for writers to find what they need to…
Love of Metal Art Forges Friendships
((L) Goph Albitz | Photo by Kristine Thomas and (R) Breezy Anderson, sculptor | Photo courtesy of Breezy Anderson) Central Oregon Metal Arts Guild Hosts Exhibit August 27-29 at the Oxford Hotel A self-taught metal sculptor, Breezy Anderson creates figurative sculptures inspired by memory, movement and time. “My work is about the imbalance and balance…
Celebrating Oregon Wine Month in Central Oregon
(Photo | by Kristine Thomas) Every May, winery and vineyard owners invite Oregonians to celebrate Oregon Wine Month. They invite people to taste and learn about Oregon’s wine industry. Central Oregon is beginning to grow as a wine region. There are several vineyards and wineries in the region, along with wine bars and tasting rooms….
Mockingbird Gallery in Downtown Bend
(Mockingbird Gallery | Photo by Alex Jordan) Serendipity, along with a quest for a new beginning, seem to be the catalysts for the two proprietors’ success of Mockingbird Gallery in downtown Bend. Both founding owner Pamela Claflin and current owners Jim and Nathalie Peterson had reached a pivotal moment in their lives when they decided…