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SoyBend

Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

Recent Posts

A Painted Hills morning: WW

A Painted Hills morning in John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon Wordless Wednesday (WW)…

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Kwakwaka’wakw art, Seattle Art Museum: Sculpture Saturday

This beautiful collection of Kwakwaka'wakw art is at the Seattle Art Museum in Washington state.…

4 days ago

A marmot drawing, painting, and photos: First Friday Art

Today, I'm sharing a marmot drawing, painting, and photos. I took several photos of this…

5 days ago

Red bench at Pike Place Market: Pull Up a Seat

I saw this unique red bench at the Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington. I…

6 days ago

Base Camp food truck pod: Foodie Friday

Base Camp is the newest food truck pod in Bend, Oregon. There is no shortage…

2 weeks ago

Winter branches: Wordless Wednesday

Winter branches at Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland, Oregon Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates…

2 weeks ago