Monthly Archives: June 2009

Back in Bend, catching up

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Jon

We spent the past week or so out of town, and only just got back late last night. With limited internet connectivity (plus really no time), it made for a nice "blog vacation" but now we’ll be getting back into … Continue reading →

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Blogging is slow this week

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Jon

Blogging and Twittering will be very light this week; other things are going on and I may or may not have much computer access. (I’ll at least try to keep up on Twitter since that’s easier.) In the meantime keep … Continue reading →

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The Bite of Bend

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Jon

Late mentioning this (since everyone seems to be aware of it already), but the Bite of Bend is this weekend—the festival to "celebrate our local culture and create an event that highlights the food of our region." Saturday and Sunday … Continue reading →

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Bend vs. Californians in the NY Times

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Jon

The NY Times this evening published a doozy: Slump Dashes Oregon Dreams of Californians. The freefall has made Bend a succinct symbol for the economic perils of “lifestyle destinations” in the so-called New West, recreation-heavy communities where jobs have been … Continue reading →

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Press Release: Blackstrap Kicks Off Pickin’ & Paddlin’ Music Series, Wednesday, June 24

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Jon

This sounds pretty cool actually, and will make a good addition to the Free Summertime Activity Guide. Local favorites, rootsy stringband Blackstrap kick off a new live music concert series on the bank of the Deschutes River, the Pickin’ & … Continue reading →

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