On a cold, gray, snowy day on the high plateau of Eastern Oregon, I went outside to mail a letter. My husband and our adopted son were working on our vehicle, my husband sitting in the vehicle pumping the brakes, our son in his well-worn Carhartts lying on the frigid ground under the car, bleeding the brakes. Returning to the heated indoors I felt a rush of gratitude to Oregonian guys for all they do to build and maintain vehicles, trailers, home, plumbing, driveways, workshops and so much more. My contributions — cooking in a warm kitchen, mending, laundry, shopping, administration, love and an attentive ear — are the least I can provide for these diligent, uncomplaining guys. Thank you, guys, on behalf of your family and community.

Lindianne Sarno

Baker City