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…
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BOOK REVIEW: Here Comes the Sun – A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization By Bill McKibben
OIOpublisher By Neal Lemery This new book is an insightful and wholistic look at our planet’s climate crisis and the innovations in solar and wind energy to transform our energy needs and…
WORDS OF WISDOM: I Hear You
by Neal Lemery I sometimes think I’m insignificant, powerless to change my community, let alone change the world. I’m “just me”, and what I might think or do doesn’t really matter. Yet,…
My New Book — Recharging Ourselves: Strengthening Our Community Through Kindness; Book Release at Tillamook Main Library Sept. 12th
By Neal Lemery We are all builders and architects of community. By telling our stories and the stories of our neighbors, we explore our community’s strengths and the tools to improve everyone’s…
What If I’m Arrested?
By Neal Lemery Given that there have been public demonstrations, and questions about police activity, a number of people have asked me recently “What happens to people who get arrested?” I sat…
BOOK REVIEW: Becoming Earth: A Journey Through The Hidden Wonders That Bring Our Planet to Life by Ferris Jabr
By Neal Lemery This engaging and well-crafted book reads like a thriller, pulling me deep into fascinating scientific research and a weaving together of personal stories, cutting edge research, and deep diving…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Tillamook County’s Needs by the Numbers
By Neal Lemery A friend asked me the other day what they might do to help the community. They wondered if we had significant poverty and other social issues. I told them…
What Does Freedom Mean to You? WORDS OF WISDOM – On Freedom
EDITOR’S NOTE: Given the state of federal government and the upcoming 4th of July holiday, I took a prompt that NPR sent out to readers “What does Freedom Mean to You?” and…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Thinking About Fathers’ Day
EDITOR’S NOTE: With the Pioneer’s server upgrade, we missed Neal Lemery’s “words of wisdom” from June 13, 2025. It’s always a good time to reflect on what it means to be a…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Boycotts and Protests in our Community Garden
By Neal Lemery Another election season is upon us, with an infusion of lawn signs for local school boards and bond measures, overflowing town hall meetings, and an abundance of social media…