Tina Ontiveros's rough house describes an image that is so vivid you can feel the forests and the edge of the Oregon desert- sight, sound and the feel of the air are all wrapped up in her words. The most striking parts of the book are Ontiveros’s thoughts about resilience, embracing trauma scars, and recognizing that the past creates the person you are today.

Thanksgiving is multicultural and families from different cultures have put their own spin on the holiday with bold flavors, authentic ingredients, and recipes that have been in the family for generations.

Like the gathering of family at the holidays, an old friend will return to us this Friday when a young boy will light the Woolsey Christmas tree east of Sorosis Park the day after Thanksgiving.

Here's our 2-Minute weekly update to keep you informed in the Mid-Columbia Region. November 20th, 2020.

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