I lived on the North Coast from 1992-2004. I remodeled a house in Arch Cape, built one in Gearhart, and watched both my sons graduate from Seaside H.S.
I worked for Judy Fountain managing Ecola Square Books in Cannon Beach until it closed in 2003. A casualty of Amazon.com, 9/11, and George Bushed economics.
As child I spent many summer days, and some other seasons too, on or near the Twin Sisters, The Three Bears and Lady rocks in Tolovana. My dear grandparents had a 'cottage' on Orford on the ocean front. I never could have imagined how the coast would change from those days in the 60's.
When I met Rev. Billy soon after moving to the area, I was inspired by his writing, and then I met Michael Burgess, and we had some great conversations about life over time. I miss him so much it hurts. He gave me words of support during some rough times I had as a new widow, raising 2 boys alone, and trying to keep it all together.
I live inland now, away from the fog. My boys also live in the Portland area. I am a certified yoga teacher, a private tutor, and I work as a substitute teacher for the Willamette ESD, which covers a huge agricultural area South of Hillsboro, and Chehalem Mountain, where I have lived for 8 years.
I love it that our dear Watt has taken up the torch of both Jupiter's Books, AND The Edge. I am so grateful to be a part of the little flame burning along after those who came before and left a thread.