Category Archives: Responses

Profile Response: Neil Smith, Airscape, Medford, OR

Sometimes my architect’s eye picks up details of our built environment that become relevant later. Cycling through Oregon I noticed many more roof vents on new houses had than I’ve seen in other areas. I figured local building codes required … Continue reading

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Profile Response: John Javna, Ashland, OR

“I like the idea of talking about myself, but I have limited time.” John Javna said as he checked his flip phone. We were sitting on the front the porch of Valley Roasting Company in Ashland OR at 10:30 a.m. … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Chip Lindsey, Scienceworks, Ashland, OR

The natural history museum in Ashland is extinct. It was a great idea, with lots of money and a spiffy building back in 1993. But after three years, the museum closed and the building was shuttered for six years. Community … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Dorothy and Steve Miner, Ashland, OR

Despite my attempt not to draw conclusions across people I talk with until my journey is over, some themes are so striking they cannot be ignored. Without exception, every person I speak with who’s made a non-economic life choice – … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Brian Heron, Presbyterian Minister, Grant’s Pass, OR

Brian Heron moves from place to place working himself out of a job. He’s a peculiar expert; taking the helm at a struggling congregation and transitioning it into something stable, though that often means merging or closing a church. He … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Meadow Martell, Cave Junction, OR

Sometimes it seems as it Oregon is paved with chewing gum. So many people come here, or just plan to pass through, and wind up sticking around. Margaret Martell was 21 years old, on her way to Alaska. When she … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Rick Mangella, Franklin NC

“The problem with your trip is that you are missing the hiker/biker culture.” Rick Mangella (alias at his request) tapped his unlit Marlboro against his hard pack on the table in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church hall in Crescent City, CA, … Continue reading

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Responses: How will we live tomorrow?

How will we live tomorrow? “People have to realize that we have to be better stewards. It used to be you would look out for your own, your tribe. Now, that’s not enough. We have to pay attention to people … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Dave Salmon, Pelican Bay Prison, Crescent City, CA

Pelican Bay Prison’s massive white blocks cannot be disguised by the slender pines that surround it. It has no sign; it doesn’t need one. Any passerby understands that the State of California is locking up evildoers in this remote corner. … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Hope and Dave Salmon, Crescent City, CA

“Every winter we talked about moving from Alaska to the Lower 48. But you can’t move in the winter. Then summer came and we were captivated by Alaska all over again.” Hope and Dave Salmon have lived in a number … Continue reading

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