Category: Words of Wisdom

By  Neal Lemery We were strangers, both stuck in limbo in a waiting room, with no place to go. He started talking, telling a story of moving here a month ago, enjoying…

By Neal Lemery The recent events in Minneapolis have pushed my buttons, knocked me to the ground emotionally, and left me dazed, stunned. When I was a kid, I remember the news…

By Neal Lemery I had coffee with a friend and a few of his friends the other day. They were headed to a waterfall and would spend the afternoon of an unseasonably…

By Neal Lemery In these challenging times, I have been looking for some moral guidance and inspiration, seeking both wisdom and solace, as well as direction on how we as a society…

EDITOR’S NOTE: Let’s celebrate our community heroes. Who needs to be recognized for the daily good deeds? Tell us about your favorite Tillamook County heroes, so we can honor and acknowledge their…

By Neal Lemery When I was a kid, Christmas was always a bittersweet time. Lots of emotions were at play, even though the family worked together to make it a joyous and…

By Neal Lemery Like many heart-warming events, it came together quickly. My simple errand of mailing some Christmas cards turned into a special community event, which grew in popularity and provided much…

By Neal Lemery Ernest Hemingway once said: “The kindest people you meet are not born that way; they are created, shaped by life’s challenges, molded by the struggles they have endured. They…