The Real Oregon

The Creswell Fourth of July parade was, as always, an endless stream of tractors, muscle cars, riding lawnmowers, and even two bands — the Creswell High School Bulldogs and Eugene’s One More Time Marching Band.

If a little slow and disjointed in places — sometimes the wait between entries was endless — it was a great time and was capped perfectly by delicious FFA chicken in the park.

We’re partial to John Deeres and may have to enter next year’s parade on our own green and yellow riding mower.

Almost exactly a year ago she brought the last pair of twins to our attention.

This morning the slot-eared doe that seems always to be under foot in our yard showed up with her latest brood — scampering and jumping and then taking cover under mom.