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12/13/2011
The holiest plant of the Christmas season may be a raggedy shrub with peeling bark that seems to grow best in a dusty backyard in Tempe, Ariz. This is Boswellia sacra, better known as the frankincense tree. The shrub’s gum resin is one of the three biblical gifts that the wise men bestowed on the infant Jesus. Until recently, Americans who wished to cultivate their… ... more
10/28/2010
The reality: That is not true, said Dr. Richard Koller, a Bend neurologist. A sneeze does increase the pressure inside the skull a little bit, he said. People have worried that sneezes may kill brain cells because other things that increase pressure on the brain, such as some types of stroke, can lead to brain cell death or even the death of the person. However,… ... more
05/13/2013
ST. GEORGE, Utah - Zach Bowers' cultural education included a battle of wills over a simple task: how to mop the kitchen floor. Just when the teenager thought he was done with the weekly chore, Debbie Hofhines would loom like a drill sergeant, demanding to know whether he'd used enough cleaner. In response, Zach grumbled, slammed drawers and disappeared with friends. ”At first, she was… ... more
12/23/2006
It's certainly not an age-old dilemma, but no doubt this question is caroming around in many a Central Oregonian's brain right about now: What to get the dog who has everything?Gone are the days when Rover skulked just outside the campfire's glow, hoping against hope that someone would toss a bone his way. These days, Bear and Shasta are probably parked directly beneath the family… ... more
09/27/2009
In this occasional feature, we explore the origins of Central Oregon place names. To suggest a place name for explanation, contact Julie Johnson, jjohnson@bend bulletin. com or 541-383-0308. What: Three Sisters family of volcanoes Where: Cascade Mountains west of BendIt's no secret that the Three Sisters define Bend's alpine skyline. Majestically snow-capped in the winter, starkly fascinating in the summer, the mountains are three links… ... more
