This week in The Pearl – September 10, 2026


Last Friday, September the 4th, would have been my dad’s 102th birthday. He lived a long life, 93 years, and I miss him. We would sit at his table in Molalla and discuss everything from politics to the Bible, sometimes with a bit of passion, but it never damaged our relationship, though some may have…

This week in The Pearl – August 20, 2026


Heading into some busy times but there is still time to watch some travel and our continuing re-watching of Somebody Feed Phil. Saturday, Tricia made one of my favorites, I do have a lot of favorites, but hey! food is important. Baked shrimp and mashed cauliflower. This is the preparation that even changed our friend…