Category Archives: Lake Oswego lifestyle

S#%! Lake Oswegans Don’t Say in Summer

Because of the special place Lake Oswego is to live, chances are there are a few things you won’t catch Lake Oswegans saying during the summer. Check them out. I’m bored. Check out the “Things to do this week in … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Why Bachelor Ben Might Be Moving to Lake Oswego

With three women in my family, I’m well aware that Ben Higgins is this season’s heart throb handing out roses on The Bachelor. Currently he lives and works in Denver, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he decides to go … Continue reading

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5 Things We Don’t Take for Granted in Lake Oswego, Oregon

There is a collective wisdom out there that says, “Realize what you have before it turns into what you had.” Lake Oswegans already know this, especially when it comes to these five things. ●A sunny day in January or February. … Continue reading

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5 People I’d Like to Compliment on National Compliment Day

In the spirit of National Compliment Day on January 24, I wanted to hand out some compliments to Lake Oswegans who help make Lake Oswego a great place to live. ●Nancy Nye and her staff and volunteers with the Lake … Continue reading

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Finish this sentence: Only in Lake Oswego….

If you follow my blog, you know that Lake Oswego is a unique place to live. Of course, residents of New York or San Francisco might make the same claims. BUT…can they say this? Only in Lake Oswego…. does the … Continue reading

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7 Ways to Grab Summer While You Can in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Much as I hate to admit it, summer is winding its way to a close, so go out and grab the sweetest tastes of the season you can find while they’re still around. Here are some places to consider: Swim … Continue reading

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Triple Your Enjoyment of Lake Oswego’s Village Flower Baskets

For six months out of every year, the Lake Oswego Village flower baskets grace our streets and give us one more reason to love Lake Oswego. So how can you take something that’s great and make it even better? Here … Continue reading

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Test Your Tree Trivia IQ in Celebration of Lake Oswego’s Arbor Week

The City of Lake Oswego is getting a head start on celebrating National Arbor Day, April 24, with a lineup of festivities beginning this week. It’s no wonder. Trees are a big deal here in Lake Oswego, where citizens are … Continue reading

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What Do You Think of These New Slogans for Lake Oswego?

It has been a while since Lake Oswego had a motto. Back in the 1860s, iron found in the Oswego hills gave hope to a “Pittsburgh of the West.” When that didn’t materialize, land developers pitched the lakeside town as … Continue reading

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A Toast to Lake Oswego’s Water in Honor of World Water Day

When my daughters used to come home to Lake Oswego from college in California, they would remark on two things—how great the air smelled and how delicious the water tasted. There are lots of things that go into tap water’s … Continue reading

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