Part II This comes without shock or sugarcoating; Bend needs more diversity. Let’s face it, one can even say that Bend has more roundabouts than it is diverse. Though, finding...

Part I  Skiing, kayaking, hiking, dog parks, Breweries, roundabouts and naturally, long-sleeved flannel shirts in mid-July are the setting... We’ve all heard this depiction...

Oregon, especially Bend, is unique in breweries, festivals, outdoors, art geography and, um, of course, *cough,* the legalization of marijuana. But what if I also told you this...

"Lessons from Our Fathers" “It always seems impossible until it's done," said Nelson Mandela. "If you're not ready to die for it, put the word freedom out of your vocabulary,”...

We’ve all had a coach or mentor who has inspired us through their knowledge, experience or charismatic and unique character. But what if I told you there’s a coach achieving...

The room's illumination lowered when the dimming lights ringed its shadow over the surrounded audience. The room’s outer area faded to dark, and in the center, a blue-purplish...

Your heart races faster than a cheetah drinking a double shot of espresso. Then your surroundings become increasingly louder and you can hear everyone and everything simultaneously....

Hidden behind the scenic city of Bend, Oregon lays an underworld of a forgotten homeless community, to which a late 40-year-old woman by the name of Brenda belongs to. She graciously...

Within the power of music, we have always known its extraordinary rhythmic ability to influence human nature in ideas, inspiration, and emotions since the dawn of antiquity. However,...