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Why I Write About Writing
A reflective essay on the value of writing about writing—how reflection, curiosity, and practice keep creativity alive at any age.
Oct 22
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Timothy Patterson
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A Rare $2M Home in South Salem
Behind the lens of a rare $2M Salem home: how a seasoned photographer captured luxury living from twilight to drone.
Oct 15
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Timothy Patterson
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Music on TV in the Sixties — What I Missed, and What I Later Discovered
Discover how 1960s TV shows brought pop music to life, from Ed Sullivan to Ready Steady Go.
Oct 8
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Timothy Patterson
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"Nobody’s Fool" and the Art of Ordinary Life
Richard Russo’s Nobody’s Fool shows how small-town life, rich characters, and plainspoken dialogue make the ordinary unforgettable.
Oct 1
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Timothy Patterson
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September 2025
Photo Assignment: Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs
A photo walk through downtown Salem, capturing vintage, quirky, and everyday signs from the Urban Art Fest and city streets.
Sep 24
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Timothy Patterson
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Johnny and the Distractions: What Happened to "Let It Rock"
Forty Years Later, the Untold Story Behind the Band's Major Label Debut
Sep 17
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Timothy Patterson
The Music of Language
Discover the hidden rhythm in great writing — how words sing, pause, and flow like music, and how authors find their unique cadence on the page.
Sep 10
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Timothy Patterson
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Photo Assignment: Oregon Coast - Afternoon to Midnight
An Oregon Coast photo journey ends under a moonless sky at Haystack Rock, capturing the Milky Way and unexpected surprises.
Sep 3
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Timothy Patterson
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August 2025
My Twelve Favorite Reggae Singers
Discover my twelve favorite reggae singers, from Bob Marley to Dennis Brown, with stories, songs, and the voices that shaped the genre.
Aug 27
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Timothy Patterson
Writing vs. Promoting: A Writer’s Dilemma
A writer reflects on the joy of writing, the unpredictability of publishing, and the slow, imperfect art of book promotion.
Aug 20
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Timothy Patterson
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Norman Seeff’s Studio Magic
From album covers to live audiences, the unconventional methods behind the images we can’t forget.
Aug 13
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Timothy Patterson
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They Nailed It the First Time
Iconic debut albums that arrived fully formed and ready to blow your speakers
Aug 6
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Timothy Patterson
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