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Save our wetlands!

Submitted By: lyndsey.nccwp@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Losing our wetlands means losing their extraordinary benefits:
-They protect us from flooding. They act as natural sponges, holding water during floods and slowly releasing it during droughts. Coastal wetlands – like mangroves – reduce wave energy and storm surges, helping to protect settlements near the sea.
-They are nurseries – as well as breeding and feeding habitats – for fish and other wildlife
-They are the kidneys of our landscapes, helping to filter out sediment and other pollutants before water carries on downstream.
-They are sources of food. More than 50 percent of the world relies on food sourced from wetlands. .
-They are of cultural, recreational, educational, and spiritual value to people around the world.
-They absorb and store carbon in their soil, helping to slow and reduce the impacts of climate change.
-They replenish underground aquifers. Only 2.5 percent of the world’s water is freshwater. A world without wetlands is a world without clean and healthy freshwater.

For these reasons, no more houses should be built in the Nedonna Wetlands! Join us in supporting Oregon Shores Appeal to LUBA against the Nedonna Wave Planned Unit Development. Picture is of where one of the lots will be built!

Please help North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection safeguard and restore our drinking watersheds. Visit us at www.healthywatershed.org | www.facebook.com/NCCWATERSHEDPROTECTION or Contact: rockawaycitizen.water@gmail.com

Self Discovery Group Update

Submitted By: DebMuell503@aol.com – Click to email about this post
Hello! The link I sent on Bob Brook’s behalf in the posting for his weekly Self Discovery Group, appears not to work. You may try copying and pasting it to your browser, or go to the YouTube video named: The Real You – Jim Carrey. Jim has several YouTube videos that you may want to explore as well! Contact Bob Brook at : robbro2011@gmail.com or join him at one of his weekly groups on Wednesday’s 10am @NCRD.

Respose to

Submitted By: genedieken@yahoo.com – Click to email about this post
I’m a bit confused by Dixie Gainer’s notion that the first aircraft accidents to happen during the Trump/Doge administration were caused by DEI.

DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) is kind of table salt for rightwing conspiracy theories. Just shake on a little DEI and every allegation is much more savory!

For better answers about aviation accidents I recommend checking out Juan Browne at the Blancolirio channel on Youtube. Browne is a current Boeing 777 airline second officer who also provides thorough analysis of every incident, big and small.

DC incident:
https://youtu.be/n9mAUks0krI?si=rJ1gAxaCj4_g6vk-

Philadelphia incident:
https://youtu.be/u6_bLhBMngY?si=_t75OpV0gc1b4IP1

And here, I will say I do not trust Elon Musk being anywhere near the FAA. He hates it with a dark passion because the staff regulates safety and other aspects of his rocket business.

Gene Dieken

Plane Crash

Submitted By: dixiedarrow@icloud.com – Click to email about this post
Many persons, including myself are very interested in knowing the cause of the helicopter/airline crash over Washington. Army helicopter accidents have been steadily increasing since 2014 new statistics show. These numbers are provided by The Aviation Division of the Directorate of Analysis and Prevention at the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center. For more info provided by this article – Google: The Intercept – Washington plane Crash Army helicopter accident.

Also: Just as multiple air travel related tragedies have taken place, it’s been reported that the FAA is fighting a class action lawsuit alleging it denied
1,000 people air traffic controller jobs based on diversity hiring targets, according to the New York Post. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2015, resurfaced following this fatal midair collision in Washington, DC, that claimed 67 lives—the deadliest U.S. aviation disaster in nearly 25 years. Hours after this tragic plane crash, a small private plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia, putting emphasis on the role of air traffic control.

At the time of the blackhawk helicopter incident, staffing levels were reportedly “not normal.” Andrew Brigida, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit, criticized the FAA’s focus on diversity and inclusion, suggesting it contributed to the likelihood of such an accident.

The New York Post report says that the lawsuit claims the FAA, under the Obama administration, replaced a skill-based hiring system with a “biographical assessment” to increase minority hires.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT!

Submitted By: pac@ncrdnehalem.org – Click to email about this post
NCRD will host a FREE movie night this Valentine’s Day at the Performing Arts Center!

Family-friendly (G & PG-13) movies will play from 3-7 pm, followed by romantic films (rated PG-13 & R) from 7 pm to midnight. Popcorn and soda will be available for purchase.

Come to one movie or come to all! Have a friend’s night out, or bring that special someone. The more the merrier!

For more information, please call 855-444-6273 or email pac@ncrdnehalem.org.

We hope to see you there!

Festival of Well-being Saturday February 15th NCRD 10-2

Submitted By: northcoastcommunitywellness@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
We are excited to invite you to join us for our upcoming Festival of Well-being on Saturday, February 15th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM At NCRD 36155 9th St Nehalem.
This event will bring together health, wellness, and fitness experts to showcase products and services that promote a healthy lifestyle.

Come learn everything North County Recreation District has for your recreational and social well-being.

Meet wellness practitioners and businesses like Kathleen Kallan from Seaside Yoga Academy for your mindfulness and wellness modalities. Angela Sidlo with Waves of Change Wellness and Cameron Francey a Health and Fitness coach in Cannon Beach.

Did you know we have a Dragon Boat team here at the coast? Come meet some of the paddlers and explore the possibility of joining them on the river.

Christina Pyktel of Pauseful Massage and Botanicals in Manzanita , Dawn Sea Kahrs of Graceful Waves Wellness Center and Melanue Wyrwitke of Light Waves Spa and Wellness would love to meet you.

Have you been looking for new volunteer opportunities here at the coast? Visit Kristi Waits with Waves and Woods Volunteer Network and Rewards Program to get plugged into some meaningful and enriching projects.

Come meet Stephanie Mcbride with Grounding Gear, Tenisha offering craniosacral and Somatic Touch, Julie Greene with Scents from God, Katie Johnson Health and Wellness Coach, Troy at Mindt Conditioning

You can get a handcrafted Gratitude calendar and leather yoga straps from Val of Walnut Studio.

The Tillamook County Health Department, Sam Walls with Morningstar Grief Counseling and Deathcare, Gia Shaw massage therapist and Mindshift expert, Sea Dream Nehalem will also be there and many more.

Come meet these folks dedicated to guiding you on your path towards a healthier, healthier you.

Check out Festival of well being on FB to meet even more www.facebook.com/share/15zJNnd23o/

Two Items for Sale

Submitted By: Rumblemailbox@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Japanese soaking tub
This is an indoor, portable (folds down) tub that can be kept in a closet when not using. I’ve loved this 1 person tube, but arthritis leaves me unable to get in or out. This item fits within a shower (minimum size 30.5” x 42 inches). I’m also including 2 slated wood pieces that provide a platform and enable smooth draining. All pieces and instruction for use when it’s picked up. $20

Silk Painting Frame Kit
(Arty’s Easy Fix Extension Kit) New Condition
This kit assembles into a frame for holding medium to large pieces of fabric (mostly silk) for painting. Particularly used for scarves and shawls. Holds fabric firmly, above table top. Very easy to configure and kit is portable for easy storage.
$45

Compassion & Choices: Learning About and Understanding Advance Directives for Dementia

Submitted By: margo@northcoasteolcollective.com – Click to email about this post
Date: February 20th from noon-1:00 p.m. (PST) AND March 12th from 6-7:00 p.m. (PST)
Offering: Compassion & Choices: Learning About and Understanding Advance Directives for Dementia
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Registration (required): www.northcoasteolcollective.com/events-one/compassion-choices-learning-about-and-understanding-advance-directives-for-dementia

Description:
This presentation explores end-of-life decision-making, including advance care planning for dementia. It covers end-of-life options and the Dementia Values & Priorities Tool, which helps individuals document their care preferences. Together, these topics highlight the importance of informed choices, compassionate care, and planning for the future.

Presenters:
Wendy Usher is a community volunteer passionate about end-of-life education and advocacy. She works directly with hospice patients through Housecall Providers and on broader efforts with Hopewell House and Compassion & Choices. After a beloved career in
philanthropy, Wendy has focused on expanding conversations about death and dying and educating people about end-of-life options.

Brandi Soules is new to Oregon and a new volunteer with Compassion & Choices. She previously volunteered with Hospice Austin as a respite caregiver and grief group facilitator. In her career, Brandi helps survivors of domestic violence who are seeking safety, self-sufficiency, and long-term independence.

Death Cafe – North Coast EOL Collective – Nehalem

Submitted By: margo@northcoasteolcollective.com – Click to email about this post
Date: February 9th from 3 – 4:30 p.m.

Offering: Death Cafe (in person)

Location – SEASIDE Mary Blake Playhouse

Registration(required): welcome@northcoasteolcollective.com

Facilitator: Margo Lalich, MPH, RN, Co-Founder – North Coast EOL Collective

Making Visible the Invisible: A Community Conversation about Death and Dying. Applying the values of Acceptance, Belonging, Connection, and Legacy, Death Cafe is a co-generational gathering that aims to create a comfortable and open space for people to gather and discuss topics related to death, dying, and mortality. It provides a platform for individuals to share their thoughts, fears, and experiences surrounding death in a supportive, non-judgmental, and safe environment. Adhering to Death Cafe’s mission, participation is free, although contributions to the Collective are accepted.

Conscious Aging and Community Connections 2/10/25

Submitted By: cardoons@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
Identifying and Preventing Financial Scams and Fraud
February 10th
Conscious Aging and Community
Connections
sponsored by the Pinegrove Community House in Manzanita.

Fraud attempts are increasingly more prevalent. First Security Bank invites everyone to this free presentation to learn how to identify and protect ourselves from financial fraud and scams.
Peggy Laurence, Security Officer, Jessie Davidson,
Manzanita Branch Manager, and Miranda Camacho, Assistant Branch Manager will lead the program.

Monday, February 10th 2-4pm at the Pinegrove located at 225 Laneda Ave.

First Security Bank is graciously providing the fee to the Pine Grove.
There is no charge and refreshments will be served.

Children’s Author Story Time and Crafting

Submitted By: Info@cannonbeachlibrary.org – Click to email about this post
Children’s author Ken Finley will be at the Cannon Beach Library Saturday, February 8 at 1 p.m. to read and discuss, “Bode Boy Loves Children,” his book about a friendly Golden Retriever dedicated to helping children and their parents share important life lessons. All ages can come learn some tips on how to stay safe around unfamiliar dogs. Children can pet the author’s dog and stay for Valentine’s crafting. Ken will also discuss his experience writing and publishing children’s books. Books will be available for signing and purchase.
Ken Finley is a children’s author, former minister, and long-time Cannon Beach resident who currently lives in Washinton.

News from the Nehalem Bay Health District

Submitted By: marc@nehalembayhd.org – Click to email about this post
Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy Update

For the week of: 2/3/2025

What to expect this week:
• Gable roof vapor barrier install
• Electrical conduit boring along/under Hospital Road
• Window install at low roof area

Major milestones on the project:
• Second floor wall framing completed.
• Roof truss install completed
• Roof truss sheathing completed

About the new Health Center and Pharmacy:

• The new Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy is a project of the Nehalem Bay
Health District, an Oregon special district that has existed since the early 1950’s. The District also owns the Nehalem Valley Care Center, the old Wheeler hospital and the current clinic building on Rowe Street in Wheeler.
• The decision to develop a new Health Center was driven by space limitations in the current clinic, as well as limits on the number of patients who can be served and
services that can be provided.
• The new Health Center will have 15 exam and procedure rooms, a major upgrade from the existing facility, allowing space to accommodate specialty
services, including x-ray and dental.

Have questions?

• Email the Health District at: info@nehalembayhd.org
• Call: Kevin McMurry: 503-753-1185, Jake Werger: 971-221-5958 or Marc Johnson: 208-866-6864
• Visit the District website: www.nehalembayhd.org

My head is spinning

Submitted By: babbles@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
This is absolutely appalling.

Now aren’t you sorry if you are one who voted for trump.

He has been in office TWO WEEKS, and has not just created mayhem and confusion, but is dismantling our democracy.

Pay special attention to Justin Trudeau’s words.

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON
FEB 3

Billionaire Elon Musk’s team yesterday took control of the Treasury’s payment system, thus essentially gaining access to the checkbook with which the United States handles about $6 trillion annually and to all the financial information of Americans and American businesses with it. Apparently, it did not stop there.

Today Ellen Knickmeyer of the Associated Press reported that yesterday two top security officials from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) tried to stop people associated with Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, from accessing classified information they did not have security clearance to see. The Trump administration put the officials on leave, and the DOGE team gained access to the information.

Vittoria Elliott of Wired has identified those associated with Musk’s takeover as six “engineers who are barely out of—and in at least one case, purportedly still in—college.” They are connected either to Musk or to his long-time associate Peter Thiel, who backed J.D. Vance’s Senate run eighteen months before he became Trump’s vice presidential running mate. Their names are Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran, and they have little to no experience in government.

Public policy expert Dan Moynihan told reporter Elliott that the fact these people “are not really public officials” makes it hard for Congress to intervene. “So this feels like a hostile takeover of the machinery of governments by the richest man in the world,” he said. Law professor Nick Bednar noted that “it is very unlikely” that the engineers “have the expertise to understand either the law or the administration needs that surround these agencies.”

After Musk’s team breached the USAID computers, cybersecurity specialist Matthew Garrett posted: “Random computers being plugged into federal networks is obviously terrifying in terms of what data they’re deliberately accessing, but it’s also terrifying because it implies controls are being disabled—unmanaged systems should never have access to this data. Who else has access to those systems?”

USAID receives foreign policy guidance from the State Department. Intelligence agencies must now assume U.S. intelligence systems are insecure.

Musk’s response was to post: “USAID is a criminal organization. Time for it to die.” Also last night, according to Sam Stein of The Bulwark, “the majority of staff in the legislative and public affairs bureau lost access to their emails, implying they’ve been put on admin leave although this was never communicated to them.”

Congress established USAID in 1961 to bring together the many different programs that were administering foreign aid. Focusing on long-term socioeconomic development, USAID has a budget of more than $50 billion, less than 1% of the U.S. annual budget. It is one of the largest aid agencies in the world.

Musk is unelected, and it appears that DOGE has no legal authority. As political scientist Seth Masket put it in tusk: “Elon Musk is not a federal employee, nor has he been appointed by the President nor approved by the Senate to have any leadership role in government. The ‘Department of Government Efficiency,’ announced by Trump in a January 20th executive order, is not truly any sort of government department or agency, and even the executive order uses quotes in the title. It’s perfectly fine to have a marketing gimmick like this, but DOGE does not have power over established government agencies, and Musk has no role in government. It does not matter that he is an ally of the President. Musk is a private citizen taking control of established government offices. That is not efficiency; that is a coup.”

DOGE has simply taken over government systems. Musk, using President Donald Trump’s name, is personally deciding what he thinks should be cut from the U.S. government.

Today, Musk reposted a social media post from MAGA religious extremist General Mike Flynn, who resigned from his position as Trump’s national security advisor in 2017 after pleading guilty to secret conversations with a Russian agent—for which Trump pardoned him—and who publicly embraced the QAnon conspiracy theory. In today’s post, Flynn complained about “the ‘Lutheran’ faith” and, referring to federal grants provided to Lutheran Family Services and affiliated organizations, said, “this use of ‘religion’ as a money laundering operation must end.” Musk added: “The [DOGE] team is rapidly shutting down these illegal payments.”

In fact, this is money appropriated by Congress, and its payment is required by law. Republican lawmakers have pushed government subsidies and grants toward religious organizations for years, and Lutheran Social Services is one of the largest employers in South Dakota, where it operates senior living facilities.

South Dakota is the home of Senate majority leader John Thune, who has not been a strong Trump supporter, as well as Homeland Security secretary nominee Kristi Noem.

The news that DOGE has taken over U.S. government computers is not the only bombshell this weekend.

Another is that Trump has declared a trade war with the top trading partners of the United States: Mexico, Canada, and China. Although his first administration negotiated the current trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, on Saturday Trump broke the terms of that treaty.

He slapped tariffs of 25% on goods coming from Mexico and Canada, tariffs of 10% on Canadian energy, and tariffs of 10% on goods coming from China. He said he was doing so to force Mexico and Canada to do more about undocumented migration and drug trafficking, but while precursor chemicals to make fentanyl come from China and undocumented migrants come over the southern border with Mexico, Canada accounts for only about 1% of both. Further, Trump has diverted Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents combating drug trafficking to his immigration sweeps.

As soon as he took office, Trump designated Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and on Friday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth responded that “all options will be on the table” when a Fox News Channel host asked if the military will strike within Mexico. Today Trump was clearer: he posted on social media that without U.S. trade—which Trump somehow thinks is a “massive subsidy”—“Canada ceases to exist as a viable Country. Harsh but true! Therefore, Canada should become our Cherished 51st State. Much lower taxes, and far better military protection for the people of Canada—AND NO TARIFFS!”

Trump inherited the best economy in the world from his predecessor, President Joe Biden, but on Friday, as soon as White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Trump would levy the tariffs, the stock market plunged. Trump, who during his campaign insisted that tariffs would boost the economy, today said that Americans could feel “SOME PAIN” from them. He added “BUT WE WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, AND IT WILL ALL BE WORTH THE PRICE THAT MUST BE PAID.” Tonight, stock market futures dropped 450 points before trading opens tomorrow.

Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum wrote, “We categorically reject the White House’s slander that the Mexican government has alliances with criminal organizations, as well as any intention of meddling in our territory,” and has promised retaliatory tariffs. China noted that it has been working with the U.S. to regulate precursor chemicals since 2019 and said it would sue the U.S. before the World Trade Organization.

Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau announced more than $100 billion in retaliatory 25% tariffs and then spoke directly to Americans. Echoing what economists have said all along, Trudeau warned that tariffs would cost jobs, raise prices, and limit the precious metals necessary for U.S. security. But then he turned from economics to principles.

“As President John F. Kennedy said many years ago,” Trudeau began, “geography has made us neighbours. History has made us friends, economics has made us partners and necessity has made us allies.” He noted that “from the beaches of Normandy to the mountains of the Korean Peninsula, from the fields of Flanders to the streets of Kandahar,” Canadians “have “fought and died alongside you.”

“During the summer of 2005, when Hurricane Katrina ravaged your great city of New Orleans, or mere weeks ago when we sent water bombers to tackle the wildfires in California. During the day, the world stood still—Sept. 11, 2001—when we provided refuge to stranded passengers and planes, we were always there, standing with you, grieving with you, the American people.

“Together, we’ve built the most successful economic, military and security partnership the world has ever seen. A relationship that has been the envy of the world…. Unfortunately, the actions taken today by the White House split us apart instead of bringing us together.”

Trudeau said Canada’s response would “be far reaching and include everyday items such as American beer, wine and bourbon, fruits and fruit juices, including orange juice, along with vegetables, perfume, clothing and shoes. It’ll include major consumer products like household appliances, furniture and sports equipment, and materials like lumber and plastics, along with much, much more. He assured Canadians: “[W]e are all in this together. The Canadian government, Canadian businesses, Canadian organized labour, Canadian civil society, Canada’s premiers, and tens of millions of Canadians from coast to coast to coast are aligned and united. This is Team Canada at its best.”

Canadian provincial leaders said they were removing alcohol from Republican-dominated states, and Canadian member of parliament Charlie Angus noted that the Liquor Control Board of Ontario buys more wine by dollar value than any other organization in the world and that Canada is the number one export market for Kentucky spirits. The Liquor Control Board of Ontario has stopped all purchases of American beer, wine, and spirits, turning instead to allies and local producers. Canada’s Irving Oil, which provides heating oil to New England, has already told customers that prices will reflect the tariffs.

In a riveting piece today, in his Thinking about…, scholar of authoritarianism Timothy Snyder wrote that “[t]he people who now dominate the executive branch of the government…are acting, quite deliberately, to destroy the nation.” “Think of the federal government as a car,” he wrote. “You might have thought that the election was like getting the car serviced. Instead, when you come into the shop, the mechanics, who somehow don’t look like mechanics, tell you that they have taken the parts of your car that work and sold them and kept the money. And that this was the most efficient thing to do. And that you should thank them.”

On Friday, James E. Dennehy of the FBI’s New York field office told his staff that they are “in a battle of our own, as good people are being walked out of the F.B.I. and others are being targeted because they did their jobs in accordance with the law and F.B.I. policy.” He vowed that he, anyway, is going to “dig in.”

Notes:

apnews.com/article/doge-musk-trump-classified-information-usaid-security-35101dee28a766e0d9705e0d47958611

www.state.gov/resources-and-reports-office-of-foreign-assistance/

www.cnn.com/2025/02/02/politics/usaid-officials-leave-musk-doge/index.html

Friday Night Musk-acre
Friday was a busy day in national politics, with the media fixated on two plane crashes, a tariff order that sparked vows of retaliation and a stock market selloff, embarrassing Senate confirmation hearings for a number cabinet appointees, and more. But we need to talk about the massive assault on democracy and the rule of law that occurred this day. It…
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2 days ago · 278 likes · 25 comments · Seth Masket
www.military.com/daily-news/2025/01/31/defense-secretary-hegseth-says-all-options-will-be-table-when-asked-about-military-strikes-mexico.html

www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/canada-and-mexico-order-retaliatory-tariffs-on-u-s-as-trumps-tariffs-spur-trade-war

globalnews.ca/news/10993376/trudeau-trump-tariffs-us-canada/

www.thedailybeast.com/canadian-provinces-take-aim-at-us-red-states-by-yanking-american-liquor-from-shelves/

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/us/politics/fbi-new-york-email-trump.html

www.newsweek.com/stock-market-plunges-trump-tariffs-mexico-canada-china-2024502

www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-government-young-engineers/

apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china-trade-surplus-3010e6368545e2976feb5ac6b41e528e

Thinking about…
The Logic of Destruction
What is a country? The way its people govern themselves. America exists because its people elect those who make and execute laws. The assumption of a democracy is that individuals have dignity and rights that they realize and protect by acting together…
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Timothy Snyder
www.cnbc.com/2025/02/02/stock-market-today-live-updates.html

obamaadministration.archives.performance.gov/agency/department-state-and-usaid.html

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/01/usaid-website-offline-trump

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lutheranservices.org/todays-front-line-hero-lutheran-social-services-of-south-dakota-2/

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thebeaconnews.org/stories/2025/01/29/federal-funding-freeze-threat-causes-panic-in-kc-health-nonprofits/

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Home & Garden Woodwork and Carpentry

Submitted By: pacificcrestwoodwork@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Michael Boyd, Pacific Crest Woodwork LLC
Specializes in
Woodworking Decor and Home & Garden Carpentry services.

I have a great passion for creating
Unique woodturning and woodworking home and garden woodwork decor for your family and friends enjoyment & entertainment.
We specialize in
Turned woodwork like Salad bowls, popcorn bowls, crafters yarn bowls and so much more!
woodworking projects- charcuterie & cutting boards with condiments bowls, campfire marshmallow sticks, BBQ cook tables, outdoor furniture, fire pit benches and creative deck posts for hanging cool outdoor evening lighting.
For those special occasions,
We offer personalize and business logo laser engraving for your unique handcrafted woodwork;
weddings, anniversary, birthdays, engagements, business, groups, or just that something special!

Our goals are to offer unique handcrafted woodwork to enhance your home’s outdoor entertaining spaces here on our beautiful Oregon Coast for you, your family and friends to Enjoy!

Our specialty carpentry services include
Deck restoration and New Deck Construction
Outdoor Kitchens, Covered structures, Gazebo
Trellises, Planters, Garden & Storage Sheds Outdoor Garden Furniture, Benches, Fire Pits
Custom Gates and Fencing

Have a special project, please text or call
Mike Boyd
971-533-5171
Nehalem, OR.
ccb# 232506

Dreaming in Community

Submitted By: jettkeyser@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
What she said…
*Apologies if this does not format well.

The Energy of Dreams

In the twilight of early morning
carried on the energy of dreams,
an urgent spirit appeared, “Listen,
just listen, listen to the wind passing
over our broken land. Hear the cries
across the barren clear-cuts.
Understand, the old cedar are gone,
as the buffalo are gone and the ones
who were here, who walked in sacred
shadows, breathing in the majesty
of immense branches, they are all
gone now. Listen well. Rising time
has come. As fertile seeds, our voices
will carry. Together, in the turning
of all our lives, mountains and rivers
and clouds passing can hold bright,
new generations. Beauty will return
to a lost and forsaken land.”