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All are welcome here: Pull Up a Seat, OWS

I saw this bench with the words “All are welcome here” outside the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon church. In a time when we’re seeing divisions all around us, it’s nice there are places like this that exist to bring us together. The split-log bench offers everyone a peaceful place to rest and relax.

We were there for the Annual Locavore Holiday Gift Faire. Eighty-five local crafts people and food producers filled the building with amazing products. If you’re in Bend in early December, drop in to help support local small businesses.

Pull Up a Seat

One Word Sunday (OWS) – Rest

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

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