A Walk in the Woods – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
The Jacksonville Woodlands Park and Trail System meanders above and around town, providing...
Speaking of Antiquing – by Margaret Barnes
How many times have you come across a fabulous item in a museum or a shop and wondered to yourself, “If this item could talk, I wonder what stories would it tell?”
Update on the Moir’s Garden – by Kay Faught
Last summer, I wrote about Rick and Michelle Moir's garden—here’s a follow-up!
The Imperfect Game – by Michael Kell
I’ve noticed that columns in the Review have become engagingly pithy and more personal. This is a very good thing...
Mental Detox – by Louise Lavergne
Detox products are very popular to help rid the body of toxins. We recognize that toxins can obstruct the function of organs...
Low-Level Buzz – by Graham Farran
Do you feel it? Do you see it? Something is different! The Rogue Valley has a deafening low-level buzz rising in the air...
Let’s All Go to the Lobby: The Classy Season – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
Autumn is the season we savor for cinema. Oh sure, summer has the fun “popcorn” movies that entice people to...
Pray Hard, Cry Alone, Love Deeply – by Michelle Hensman
I like to think of the parenting journey like a road trip across the country. There are major highways and interstates where...
A Few Minutes with the Mayor, October 2013 – by Mayor Paul Becker
I was recently criticized as someone who lived in the “Wild West” and unable to move into the 21st century...
The Final “Bloom” of Summer – by Adam Haynes
No one likes the feeling that summer is winding down, but I think we can all agree there is something about the back-to-school season...
Our Summer Vacation… by Michelle Hensman
At quarter past one in the morning my boys woke up shocked and dismayed to find my husband and me aiming our flash lights...
Preserving History: Antiques Tell a Story – by Tracy Baird
At Sterling Creek Antiques in downtown Jacksonville, we encounter stories every day.
No Strings Attached – by Kate Ingram, M.A.
I haven’t been writing much lately and boy, am I feeling it. Writing is no different than athletic training...
The Wilcox Garden – by Kay Faught
What a pleasure to find a very “individualistic” style of a garden. This month's garden took me on a walk through a forest garden
To Own or Rent a Home – by Graham Farran
There are two inter-related trends that have impacted the rental market. The first is the rapidly growing number...
Small Pond Living – by Michael Kell
I think we are all designed to live in a small pond and if not a small pond then much smaller parts of bigger ponds.
Healing As The Smoke Clears – by Louise Lavergne
Because of the monumental fires in our area, all of us in the Rogue Valley have been exposed to toxins from smoke...
They came; we saw; we concerted – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
By the time you read this, a decision will have been made. It will not, however, be revealed until about the time...
Courthouse Conundrum – by Mayor Paul Becker
Lately, we have been hearing from a small number of citizens about their concerns over what they’ve heard...
Homeworx – by Cheryl von Tress
A contemporary home takes on a multi-layered and collected look when the furnishings...
Yoga Breath to Stay Cool – by Louise Lavergne
Yes it’s hot out there, but not too hot for yoga...
No Parent Left Behind – by Michelle Hensman
This August is the start of the third year for the Family Views column…
Speaking of Antiquing – by Margaret Barnes
When it comes to heirlooms, items of value passed from one generation to the next, most people would not expect...
Watch that First Step; It’s a Doozy – by Kate Ingram, M.A,
Yesterday I grabbed Deepak's book—I call him Deepak now—The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success off my shelf...
Where the Best Yards Begin and End – by Adam Haynes
Now that summer is here, we can truly enjoy our lawns and the outdoor areas where we’ve invested...
My Neighbor’s Garden – by Kay Faught
Helen and Ray Forsyth live on Main Street in a home that’s tucked only 50-feet behind...
Let’s Talk Real Estate – by Graham Farran
Here is a recap of real estate prices, sales and interest rates and how they have affected our local market...
What a Picnic! – by Mayor Paul Becker
That was quite a picnic on July Fourth! Five hundred hot dogs purchased, five hundred hot dogs served...
The Unfettered Critic – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear...
Best – By Michael Kell
This year we were asked by Oregon’s State Fair Division to be the title sponsor and director of the 2013 Best Coffee in Oregon...
Humble Pie – by Michelle Hensman
A couple of years back, my son tried out for an elite, exclusive athletic team. He was the star player on his previous team...
Jacksonville – the Land of Namaste? – by Louise Lavergne
One of the most beautiful greetings I know is a Sanskrit word: “Namaste.” It means...
Lessons in the Boat – by Michael Kell
As a young boy, I liked to sit in the bow of the small aluminum fishing boat. I liked the wind in my face and the way...
Let Summer Travels Be Your Guide – by Adam Haynes
As the days get longer, my family is spending more and more time at the baseball field, meaning summer is definitely here!
Soul Matters – by Kate Ingram, M.A.
This is a column on why I am not writing a column this month. Well, I did write one, but ...
And Now For Someone Completely Different – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
The 2013 Britt Classical Festival approaches, this year sporting a special format that we find enthralling...
A Bit of Nostalgia – by Mayor Paul Becker
This month, I ask your indulgence to wander a bit from my usual reflections over City happenings to devote some thought to…
Lavender Farms of the Applegate Valley – by Kay Faught
We live in an amazingly beautiful area, and I am so pleased to report that our Applegate Valley neighbors have added to that beauty!
A Very Personal Story – by Joelle Graves
It was one of those quiet days here in the shop when I wasn’t really sure whether I would have any business or not...
Bridge the Gap – by Michelle Hensman
Parents, it’s a good idea to be aware of the social and political messages your children are learning from the radio or their iPod and it’s also another way for you to understand and connect with them.
Outdoor Entertaining – by Adam Haynes
Create an inviting outdoor living area perfect for summer entertaining in Jacksonville!
To Sell or Not to Sell – by Cheryl von Tress
Staging tips for selling or enjoying your home.
The Britt-ish Invasion by Paula & Terry Erdmann
It’s one of the wonders of Jacksonville. You’ll be walking down the street on a summer afternoon...
A Place for JoyFull Living by Louise Lavergne
One of the big themes of the last few months has been coping with change.
Soul Matters – By Kate Ingram, M.A.
In the Disney Pixar movie Finding Nemo, there is a scene in which Marlin...
Sandbox Politics – by Michael Kell
As many of us are now familiar with the blogosphere of political opinion, especially Facebook...
Random Musings – by Mayor Paul Becker
It seems appropriate to lead off this month’s column by mentioning the successful conclusion to the MRA land swap...
The Salvadori’s Secret Garden – by Kay Faught
I usually END my column sharing the gardener’s favorite spot in the garden…
Time to Celebrate Spring Colors – by Adam Haynes
Spring officially arrived on March 20 and with it the chance to spend more time outdoors...
Jacksonville/MRA Land-Swap a Done Deal!
The deal, when closed, will transfer 380 acres of city-owned land...