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Valerie Carlson
Having spent many years
on the Oregon coast, I tend to be drawn back to its beauty and
diversity. Lighthouses, sandy beaches, whale watching and great
fishing and clamming have all inspired my desire to stay connected
to the coast. Our two young sons are now also beginning to enjoy
trips to my old playground. My earliest years were spent in a
small logging town outside the Portland area called Colton. "Eating
off the land" was not just a statement. Having only eaten
deer meat until I was 6 years old, I didn't think much of beef
at first try (not much flavor). When times were very rough financially,
we fished to have dinner. As a youngster, that was just playtime
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