I lived in Bend, Oregon before moving to the nation's capitol. This picture is of the Three Sisters in the Cascade mountain range, and this is what inspired me on a daily basis for nearly three years. These mountains, plus Mt. Bachelor and Broken Top, were my playground. In Bend I not only found a peaceful mountain calm, but also met very important and special people. The plan was to spend the winter after college as a ski bum but this place captured us for many joyful years. It was hard to pull away from these hypnotic ridges. As I now peer out of my DC window I am flooded with memories of "coffee kiosks and horizons of broken mountains" (This description belongs to my great friend, Jason). Many times I wish I was still in Oregon, but alas, I am deeply twisted into this buzzing city.
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Having visited you & Aaron & Keba while you lived in Bend (well actually SunRiver) I can attest to the beauty and serenity of the town and surrounding community. I will never forget the moonlight snowshoe adventure--it was so peaceful---the quiet was almost deafening--then the snow started falling and the sound was very eery (sp?). One of my fondest memories.
I concur...one of my finest memories as well! I loved that you came to visit us there! Remember when we stopped for hot chocolate at the lodge? Oh, can we please please please go back there. Oh, and Bill chopping the wood for the neverending fire...I want to go! Please, take me away... Thanks for sharing your memory! We should make another memory soon!
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