The pall of rain moved in this week . . . literally. But then clear skies returned. That’s a given in Central Oregon.
For the most part, we kept busy this week with indoor activities.
We managed to make it to an interesting lecture on misinformation at the local library.
Plus, we spent a few hours walking around the High Desert Museum . . . both brightened the rainy days that made up most of the week.
There’s a space of time as we wait for winter to come on full snow . . . a seasonal shift.
Sheltered under gray sky and surrounded by puddles, the period is brief but still dampens one’s spirit.
Fall’s brilliant color displays are dulled with the arrival of winter’s rain.
The sky did clear, but only after depositing a layer of snow. Winter seems early this year, but as with any seasonal shift, we’ll adapt.
The museum’s curated projects go beyond the boundaries of their exhibit space set on 135 acres south of Bend. One of these events is a lecture series held at McMenamins Old St. Francis School.
This past week we learned about “First Foods Management with a River Vision.” Eric Quaempts, Director of Natural Resources for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, spoke about a unique approach to water management and natural resource development. His department makes decisions based on the concept of water being a First Food; water, fish, game, roots and berries.