Small Miracles
by Neal Lemery I often forget about the small miracles in my life until the world of nature gently reminds me with a new discovery, or a new awareness of […]
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Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer
By Neal Lemery When I was a kid, Nat King Cole made this a popular song, and the lyrics still seem to sum up summertime on the Oregon coast, with […]
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An Anchor in a Storm
By Neal Lemery We are often called to stand by a friend, offering a hand and being their anchor. A friend was recently in the middle of a storm in […]
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Struggling With Loneliness
By Neal Lemery I see a lot of loneliness in our society. Ironically, it is everywhere, and often found in the busiest places of our communities. With all of our […]
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Fathers’ Day – A Mixed Bag of Emotions
by Neal Lemery Fathers’ Day is a challenging holiday, and I’m relieved it has come and gone. The event is idealized in our culture, presented as a day of barbeques, […]
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My Recent Favorite Books
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s some help for your Summer reading list from author Neal Lemery. The Tillamook County Library has several summer reading programs for kids, teens and adults with special […]
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Holding Space
By Neal Lemery These are not gentle times. And, having a mean streak seems almost a requirement these days, as we navigate social media and the cultural and political climate. […]
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Immersed in the Richness of Community Life
by Neal Lemery I found myself in the heart of the richness of my community’s life the other day. Tillamook High School charity drive students were handing out checks to […]
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One Person Making A Difference
By Neal Lemery The daily news can be overwhelming, and often paralyzes me into a state of inaction, frustration, and disappointment on how I fit in. I wonder if my […]
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Grieving and Growing
By Neal Lemery The weeks before Spring, before the world comes fully awake from its winter slumber, and bursts forth with flowers and growth and new hope for a bright […]
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