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The Firewood Arrangement
For several months I have been puzzled when driving past a derelict shack in Charleston on the Cape Arago Highway to the ocean beach.
Nov 17
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The Indian
Six thirty on a Wednesday morning.
Nov 14
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New Holiday Book about Homelessness Released!
Readers:
Nov 12
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The Woman in Black
Brisk winds whipped up Coos Bay on a low tide.
Nov 10
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“No More”
A profane argument between a man and woman emanated from the homeless encampment near the Empire Boat Ramp.
Nov 6
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Carrying a Knife
Finally, after lengthy contemplation and exhortations from two close friends, I have started carrying a knife when Elmer and I venture to the Coos Bay…
Nov 3
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October 2025
Empire Homeless Halloween (Part 3)
Morgan meandered into the neighborhood with the dogs walking on either side of her, unleashed.
Oct 31
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Empire Homeless Halloween (Part 2)
Halloween approached.
Oct 27
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Empire Homeless Halloween (Part 1)
The tale’s premise: there exist certain homeless people in Oregon who celebrate Halloween, decorate, dress up, hand out candy to trick or treaters or…
Oct 20
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Recent Scenes of Homelessness Around Coos Bay
A homeless man clammed in the mudflats as he listened to country music on his phone.
Oct 13
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Taco Shop Non Incident
A homeless woman entered my local taco shop and sat down on a bench.
Oct 6
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September 2025
Prefontaine Memorial Fun Run
Approximately a hundred yards from the finish of the Prefontaine Memorial 3k Fun Run, my right quad seized up and felt on the verge of tearing.
Sep 29
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