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Author: Valerie Ing

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Mistress of the Mix: Here I Sit

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Valerie Ing

I don’t know why people make such a big deal out of this. Honestly, so far, preparing for my colonoscopy has been a breeze. I’ll admit that I’ve been feeling sort of, well, guilty for the past couple of days… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story, Music Mistress of the Mix, Valerie Ing
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Mistress of the Mix: The Return Of Armageddarevolutiopocalypticafluenza

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Valerie Ing

The unleashing of COVID-19 (and how to survive it) is what my dad has been sounding the alarm about for decades. Now that the day has finally arrived that his expert opinion is desperately needed, he’s unable to participate much… Continue Reading →

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Mistress of the Mix: Getting Older Ain’t Much Fun … But At Least I’m Getting Older

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Valerie Ing

I know, it’s been a while since we’ve chatted, but I’m not gonna lie. Things are kinda shitty right now. It all started about six weeks ago, right around the last time you heard from me, as a matter of… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story, Music Mistress of the Mix, Valerie Ing
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Mistress of the Mix: Casper Sparky Woofgang

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Valerie Ing

“Mama?” My daughter stood at the foot of my bed, calling out to me in the dark in a fragile, worried voice I haven’t heard from Sophia since she was a little girl. “Mama, I think there’s something wrong with… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story, Music Mistress of the Mix, Valerie Ing
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Mistress of the Mix: The Christmas Workaround

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Valerie Ing

You remember, right? What it was like to be an excited little kid on Christmas morning? If you were like me, your eyes popped open as soon as the first whisper of dawn crept through the window at 6 am.… Continue Reading →

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Mistress of the Mix: The Wild Life of Buffalo Bill Ainsworth

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Valerie Ing

$363.64. That’s what the invoice will list as the charge for my latest piece of writing. Only this time – for the first time in my writing history – I’ll be the one paying the invoice. That’s how this obituary… Continue Reading →

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Mistress of the Mix: Never Underestimate The Importance of Socks

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Valerie Ing

Sweet Baby Jesus, I’ve been saved. Finally, after more than a week of searching, I finally found my socks. And my takeaway from my predicament is this: never underestimate the importance of socks. And underwear. But mostly socks. I should… Continue Reading →

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Mistress of the Mix: When Halloween Gets A Little Too Thrilling

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Valerie Ing

Redding has Rodeo Week, New Orleans has Mardi Gras, and Rio has Carnival. But Ashland has Halloween. Boy, does it ever have Halloween. It’s got kind of a rocky history, its ups and downs, but I haven’t yet found a… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story, Music Mistress of the Mix, Valerie Ing
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Mistress of the Mix: A Peek Behind The Curtain

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Valerie Ing

One of the best things about this gig I’ve had for close to 18 years at JPR and serving as Mistress of Ceremonies at the Cascade Theatre has been the opportunity to go behind the curtain and connect – albeit… Continue Reading →

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Mistress of the Mix: – The Unforgettable Journey: Dad’s Bucket List

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Valerie Ing

So, which version of my Dad’s bucket list journey story do you want to hear? It can be difficult to figure out the best way to tell a story. Especially a story like this one. I mean, do you want… Continue Reading →

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  • Comment on 4 herbs that will flourish for even novice North State gardeners by Doni Chamberlain
    In reply to Flounders. Good to know about parsley. And I am impressed (jealous) about your tarragon returning after winter. You're correct about it doing best in partial shade. It's delicate. (I can't remember where I bought the Mexican tarragon, but it's STURDY and loves full sun.)
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    In reply to Shelly Shively. Glad you liked the story. And you're right that Gary and Rocio are inspirational. I am looking forward to visiting the Lavender Harvest, and can't wait to plant some lavender at my place.
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    Love, love LOVE this article Doni! Especially right on the heels of your recent feature of this couples iris farm neighbors. Such an inspiration and example of two people following their instincts, living their best lives and generously sharing what they've learned with others. After reading about the lavender farm, I'm inspired to grow my […]
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