Oregon has a rich and storied past. Having grown up in one of the small towns here, I can also say with authority that it is quite a unique place to live. Many of my friends from out of town have asked me what it is like to be a native here, and I have […]
Lewis & Clark
Paulann Petersen Guest Poet Post: “Dedication”
By Ooligan PressEvery Thursday, Ooligan Press invites a poet whose work is included in Alive at the Center, our forthcoming anthology of poetry from Pacific Northwest writers, to blog for us. This week, we are pleased to feature Paulann Petersen, Oregon’s current Poet Laureate, who resides in Portland. Please enjoy her post and her 2013 Valentine, which follows. […]