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 Mirror Mirror on the wall what is the finest beer of all.

Could it be that Bachelor E.S.B. is the beer that is meant for me?

Or is Cascade Ale the top-notch brew, which is meant for me and you.

Or shall I seek Organic Green Lakes, the purest brew that Deschutes makes.

But then there is the flavor of Obsidian Stout, oh it is complex without a doubt.

And the bright hoppy finish from Inversion I.P.A, with soft caramel notes in layers lay.

And a solid concoction is Mirror Pond Pale Ale, for a pint of this I would gladly risk jail.

Oh how tasty is Black Butte porter, oh on this beer I have spent many a quarter.

And in winter months there is Buzzsaw Brown, perhaps this is the best beer around.

But don’t forget when spring starts to show her head, there is a fine libation called Cinder Cone Red.

When summer is here and the boats set sail, we’ll set on deck drinking Twilight Ale.

Then when Christmas brings ice and frost, a bottle of Jubelale on me is not lost.

But when I need something unique to sip, the brewers at Deschutes make a nice Hop Trip.

And when I seem to have lost my way, I set back and drink a Hop Henge Imperial I.P.A.

But what about The Abyss Imperial Stout, it’s a fine brew with allot of clout,

Or how ’bout The Dissident it’s a hearty fine brew, It’s good by myself or to share with you.

Then when I need a beer rich and complex, I always reach for Black Butte Double X.

Mirror Mirror on the wall, I now know the best beer of all.

You may search far and wide all across the land, but the best beer is the Deschutes brew that’s in my hand.

Submitted by Scott Glover, Deschutes Fan from Idaho

Deschutes Brewery Portland Pub Crew in the Snow

Holiday Obligations During the holiday season it is easy to feel scattered and overwhelmed. We may feel obligated to send cards, buy gifts, bake sweets, host parties, or give hostess gifts. But there is no need to feel any obligation when we commit to being our best selves as fully and sincerely as we can. Because then we are already giving the best and most precious gift we have to offer: our presence.

At any gathering, we each bring our own unique light to the party. When we think back on pleasant memories of events in our own past, we recall the fun and love that was shared, or the moments that touched us far more than anything else. A sense of obligation rarely brings out the joy within or moves us in any meaningful way. So as we walk through the holiday season, let us choose to only give what we can give joyfully, lovingly, and sincerely…whether the gift is a smile, a compliment, a handmade card, or friendship. Once out from under the “shoulds” we will be free to share the love and kindness we sincerely feel with those who we truly value from the mailman to our nearest and dearest.

Each gift we give and card we send carries the energy of our intention. If we are not giving from a true desire to share, it is a loss of time and energy that could be better spent by sharing lifes best gifts: love and joy. When we live each moment to the best of our abilities, then every second becomes a gift shared with the universe. Our positive choices have a ripple effect, touching those near and far, friends and strangers. In that way, sharing the light of our beautiful and unique presence becomes the best present we could possibly give, to ourselves and everyone else.

Happiness to all of you. And Best wishes for an AWESOME OH Nine….

Vincent Brown, Jr. (Portland Pub Manager)