By Victoria Stoppiello The Pew Research Center did a survey recently that found that, “Republicans have grown increasingly negative about the impact of colleges and universities on the United States.” Republicans’ opinion…
Category: Commentary
Gratitude and Aspirations: My Intentions for the New Year
By Neal Lemery “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” ― Epicurus…
The Littoral Life: Facebook Face-Off
By Dan Haag Recently, I had the opportunity to reconnect with an old friend on Facebook and I came to realize what many before me had: sometimes you can’t go home again….
Drew’s Review: CHRISTMAS VACATION 2
By Andrew Jenck Your eyes don’t deceive you, you read that title right, and yes that is Cousin Eddie. In 2003, NBC aired a follow-up to the holiday classic, Eddies’ Island Adventure,…
THINKING THINGS THROUGH: Generosity of Spirit
By Chris Wagner While I was working on a couple of other essays, it occurred to me that it might be a better idea to address the season and why it seems…
Let us give thanks for a bounty of people
(Editor’s Note: This poem was recited at a Tillamook County Master Gardener Thanksgiving gathering years ago, and I requested a copy as it’s a delightful way to look at Thanksgiving, friends, family…
The Littoral Life: Over the River and Through the Woods
By Dan Haag Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. Beyond the endless platters of food and drink, it’s the one holiday where family strives to get together and enjoy each other’s…
THINKING THINGS THROUGH: Seeking Inspiration
by Chris Wagner “We must let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” — Joseph Campbell “There are those who are destroyed…
EDITORIAL: Have you voted yet? What there’s an election?
By Laura Swanson, editor, Tillamook County Pioneer Member, Housing Task Force There aren’t any “big” national positions vying for our attention, in fact, there are only two issues on our local Tillamook…
The Littoral Life: An Open Letter to White Men
By Dan Haag Dear white men, Look at the news: racial tension, hostile politics, gun violence and sexual predation are just a few of our recent greatest hits. You’re not going to…