Nope. My Irish heritage did not come from Chloe Clark Willson, but from my Montgomery side. Yes, the William Montgomery (aka Footballer, if you read Early Portland and the Flying Pigskin) who married Chloe (and William Willson's) granddaughter Georgia Gill. Irish history exudes music, stories, and lore. My dad liked to pretend we had more … Continue reading Tracing the Line: From Irish Melodies to Chloe Clark’s Northwest Roots
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Seeking Moments of Joy: The Serenity of Champoeg in the Winter
From My Music Man, 2017 I love winter along our Willamette Valley rivers; the Willamette in particular. Like many, I worry that this winter's lack of snow and cold leads us further into drought and continued symptoms of climate change, regardless of what a certain uninformed individual claims. And while I too today will make … Continue reading Seeking Moments of Joy: The Serenity of Champoeg in the Winter