Just The Two Of Us - News and Blues

08/01/23 • 41 min

Summertime blues around here ... While we had to pivot from this week's planned episode we thought we would sit and console each other about what's got us down in the world. There's always a lot of change happening in McMinnville, and sometimes its ok to pause for a minute and reflect on things that mean something to this community. And at the same time there's opportunity to share what we hope to see in the future. So this week we talk on Episode 37: Just The Two Of Us - News and Blues, Ossie and Chelsey talk about whats going on in the news and give our thoughts on a few topics. Plus we share a bit about all the fun summer events coming up in town and that made us feel a little better. This is starting to sound a bit like a therapy session, and that's ok with us. Talk to us, we're listening.

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Don't Tell The Tourists - Part 2

Nothing is better than sitting around shooting the breeze with friends you grew up with. And this week's Episode 36: Don't Tell The Tourists - Part 2 feels a lot like that. We grabbed locals Todd Hyder and Robin VanBuren and asked the question that started this podcast... What are the things about McMinnville that we want to keep special just for locals? We all agree that we enjoy the benefits of the tourism industry in town, but the connection we feel when we can experience things only locals know about, is something special. So we added to the list! And as it goes when you get together with friends, once you start reminiscing you start to go down memory lane a bit. So there's a bit of nostalgia and just townie's talking in this one. We hope this episode feels like a fun hang around the fire pit, catching up with your friends and remembering the things that keep us connected.

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The University

This episode will get you thinking. In the best possible way. You may be reminiscing about your college experience or feeling pride for your home town school after listening to this week's Episode 38: The University. We've known we would have an episode on Linfield at some point, and the summer seemed like the perfect time to chat with our friends from the University before the new school year begins. We're so thankful we had a chance to spend some time with Professor David Sumner, who has been an English and Environmental Studies at Linfield for 20 years and Debbie Harmon Ferry who is the Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement at the school. Both of these professionals are passionate about their school and it was very easy to hear their dedication to the student's experience. Chelsey had a great time reflecting a bit on her experience attending Linfield as well. It is great to hear that the benefits she gained while a student are still there for new students to explore. We are thankful to have received quality college educations, and whether you go to a large public school or a small private university, if you lean in and take what is provided you really can leave with an amazing gift. We hope you find some renewed connection to Linfield University after listening this week, there's always room in the bleachers for more fans!