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Category: Whimsy and Wonder

  • The Thousand Line Convergence

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    Whimsy and Wonder: Stellar Drift: The Thousand Line Convergence The starship Toledo Venture drifted quietly on the edge of the East Rim Nebula, its sleek hull reflecting the shimmering blues and golds of the stellar nursery nearby. Captain Marlow leaned forward in his chair, the soft hum of the ship’s systems filling the bridge. “Lieutenant…

  • Tunnels, Tall Tales, and Toledo Lore

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    Whimsy and Wonder: Tunnels, Tall Tales, and Toledo Lore: Digging Deep Beneath Main Street A Curious Observation by the Toledo Tribune Toledo, a small town perched on the banks of the Yaquina River, is a place where history flows like the tide, leaving behind stories that ripple through time. Folks here will tell you about…

  • Dancing with the Devil in Flames

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    It’s just my opinon: Dancing with the Devil in Flames An editorial by Barry Bruster for the Toledo Tribune Fire is a curious beast, equal parts beauty and terror. It flickers like a ballet dancer, soft and graceful, luring you in with its warmth and hypnotic sway. But fire has no conscience, no mercy. It…

  • The Fine Art of Saying “I’m Sorry”

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    A Sunday morning thought from the Reverend. By the Toledo Tribune The Fine Art of Saying “I’m Sorry” There’s no trickier art form than saying “I’m sorry,” and I include juggling flaming torches and arguing with your spouse in that statement. Apologies are slippery things—they require a level of humility most folks like to keep…

  • Who We Are in Toledo

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    Whimsy and Wonder: Who We Are in Toledo By the Toledo Tribune. Toledo is the sort of town where you can still find a friendly wave from someone you may or may not know, and the coffee at the café tastes better because the barista asks about your dog by name. It’s a place where…

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    A new column for the Toledo Tribune called Whimsy and Wonder. See comments for installment 1, 2, 3, 4 and the conclusion 5. If you have a story to share, feel free to message me—we can work together to develop and publish it! Welcome to Whimsy and Wonder, a place where imagination takes the lead,…

  • A Salute to Toledo’s Brave Volunteer Firefighters

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    By The Toledo Tribune In the still hours of the night, when the world is quiet save for the murmur of the Yaquina River and the occasional sigh of the wind, a siren may wail. For most of us, that sound is a fleeting moment—a brief disruption as we roll over in bed, comforted by…

  • The Toledo Christmas Tree Rises Amidst Storm and Sunshine

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    By The Toledo Tribune The holiday season has officially commenced in Toledo, heralded by the proud raising of our Christmas tree at the end of Main Street. This year’s evergreen ambassador, a stately 20-foot fir, was generously donated by Weyerhaeuser Timber—a gift from the forest to the heart of our town. The journey to find…

  • Toledo Tribune has an Office space

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    Dear Readers, Let me begin with an apology, one meant to soothe the neglected hearts of our loyal readers. The last dry days of autumn, that brief window when tasks that demand sunshine cry out for attention, swept me away like leaves on the wind. There were gutters to clear, wood to stack, and a…

  • Toledo Table Top Wargamers club

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    Here is an announcement from the Toledo Table Top Gamers Club. Toledo Tabletop Wargamers: A Call to Muster There’s a new hum of activity at Bruster’s Whimsy, and it’s not just the clinking of teacups or the shuffle of euro-style board games. No, it’s the sound of armies on the march, banners snapping in the…