Before I moved to Bend, Oregon, a little over a year ago, I wrote a list of the 15 reasons I thought I’d love Bend. Here’s my updated list of the reasons I actually love living in Bend, Oregon. Bonus: I’ll cover four things that also surprised me about this lovely little mountain town. For the record, the old list holds …
4 REASONS I LOVE LIVING IN BEND OREGON — THE UPDATE Read More »
If we met on the street, you’d probably assume I’m a city dweller. and you’d be right. Over the last 20 years, I’ve lived in Seattle, New York City, and currently, in Los Angeles. I still feel like a country girl, but on the surface, I look the part of an urban denizen—it might be …
The Oxford, Downtown Bend’s only swanky hotel, hosts a series of concerts called, appropriately, Jazz at the Oxford. Friday night, I saw Curtis Salgado, which was a slight departure from the series since it was more blues than jazz. The Oxford banquet room was all gussied up in a charmingly earnest portrayal of a jazz club, …
JAZZ AT THE OXFORD: CURTIS SALGADO (BUT EDWIN COLEMAN III STOLE MY HEART) Read More »
Seeing is not the same as noticing. I’ve been brunching at CHOW for three months, and while I’ve seen Jesse Lockwood’s art on the walls, I didn’t really experience or notice the work of Jesse J. Lockwood until last week. Shrinks call this phenomenon “selective perception.” Perceiving the Artist: Jesse J. Lockwood Every day, we’re bombarded with stimuli, so …
It is possible to see bobcats in Bend, Oregon, although sightings are relatively rare. Bobcats are medium-sized carnivores that are native to the western United States, including Oregon. They are skilled hunters and prey on a variety of small animals, including rabbits, rodents, and birds. Bobcats are typically active at dawn and dusk and are …
Big Bend National Park is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including many species of predators. Some of the predators that you might see in the park include: You may also see other predators in the park, such as badgers, weasels, and skunks. In addition to these land-based predators, there are also many species …
Yes, it is possible to see bears in Bend, Oregon, although it is not very common. Black bears are native to the area and can be found in the forests and hills surrounding Bend. However, bears are generally shy animals and tend to avoid human contact, so sightings are relatively rare. Rea also: WHAT KIND …
Let’s read in this beginnersguidetobend, “what kind of animals live in Bend, Oregon?” Bend, Oregon, is home to a wide variety of animals, including many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Some of the animals that you might see in Bend include: You might also see a variety of birds, including bald eagles, hawks, …
I need the Internet. For work. For Skyping. for stalking former lovers via Facebook. I’m spoiled, and my Internet needs to be WiFi. Plus, I use a lot of data. As a multi-tasker with A.D.D. tendencies, I usually have, oh, say, 20 browser tabs open at any given time. Unless I’m on vacation or in a coma, …
Roses are a type of flowering plant that is native to Asia and Europe. They are known for their beautiful, fragrant flowers, which come in a wide range of colors, including white, yellow, pink, red, and purple. Roses have been cultivated for thousands of years and are a popular choice for gardens and landscaping around …
