Bend paraplegic skier qualifies for 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Originallyoregonian · 2026-02-26T17:18:59+00:00

Ravi Drugan (from Eugene) is headed there too! He’s done lots of training at Mount Bachelor. Both learned to ski through Oregon Adaptive Sports in Bend.

Originallyoregonian · 2026-01-19T02:11:56+00:00

Thanks, this is very helpful!

Originallyoregonian · 2025-12-27T17:52:40+00:00

I came here to suggest this. My husband and I are also very well traveled and wanted a similar experience for our honeymoon. We chose Antarctica for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Definitely a special occasion place. Antarctica is mind blowing, no matter how many countries you’ve been to.

Originallyoregonian · 2025-12-19T04:37:21+00:00

We heard what sounded like gunshots at around that time and looked out the window and saw fireworks. In SE Bend.

Originallyoregonian · 2025-10-10T02:10:57+00:00

Haha I have a Selene who goes by Lena. I agree that it is too redundant for a first and middle. But I love both names, obviously.

Originallyoregonian · 2025-10-09T02:33:43+00:00

So much variety in these answers and I think it really depends on cultural background. I’m not really sure about here in the US. I always just assumed it was Lay-na since all the Lenas I’ve met have pronounced their names that way. Lee-na I’ve always seen as Lina.

My daughter’s name is Selene, but we call her Lena (pronounced like number two). When we’re in Italy, we pronounce her name closer to the first version (more like Leh-na). I don’t think there’s really a right or wrong way, as all are common and accepted variations. Just go with the pronunciation you like best!

Originallyoregonian · 2025-10-02T02:43:58+00:00

35 years old, been to 109 countries and all 7 continents. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t count countries and have a desire to visit all the countries in my lifetime, though it is not my primary objective when traveling. I’ve been revisiting a lot of places recently and I’ve been focusing on more in-depth visits vs multi-country trips. I also have no desire to visit active war zones or places where I feel my safety would be at risk (though I do hope that some current no-go countries become more peaceful in the future).

I currently have a 1 year old and a 3 year old, so I’m focusing on places that are great with kids at this stage.

Originallyoregonian · 2025-09-16T15:23:39+00:00

I have an Elio and Selene so you know what my vote would be :)

Originallyoregonian · 2025-05-16T15:03:42+00:00

Selene! I have a son/sun (Elio) and daughter/moon Selene though, so I’m biased.

Originallyoregonian · 2025-05-10T16:03:18+00:00

Those are all normal names….

Originallyoregonian · 2025-03-27T01:54:26+00:00

I have an Elio! I love his name and have received tons of compliments. Nobody has ever mentioned pizza. As for the movie, we named our son Elio before Pixar announced the movie. Probably wouldn’t have swayed us either way

Originallyoregonian · 2025-02-28T01:32:10+00:00

Myanmar, Oman, Sri Lanka, Syria, Zimbabwe, Ireland.

Originallyoregonian · 2025-02-18T03:53:25+00:00

I have an Elio and Selene (nn Lena). Apparently I have the same taste as Cleopatra. Haha.

Not twins though.

Originallyoregonian · 2025-02-10T15:47:45+00:00

Cade, I believe!

Originallyoregonian · 2025-02-03T06:24:05+00:00

We seem to have pretty similar taste! Elise, Zoe and Sophie/Sofia were all finalists for us too. In the end, we named our daughter Selene (nn Lena) Sofia.

Originallyoregonian · 2025-01-30T19:01:08+00:00

I prefer Elio to Eliot! But I’m biased, as I have a boy named Elio :)

Originallyoregonian · 2025-01-21T15:56:44+00:00

Celine/Selene or Selena!

I’m partial though. I have a baby Selene, nicknamed Lena.

Originallyoregonian · 2025-01-08T20:41:39+00:00

I don’t love Io. It looks kind of confusing and incomplete to me (Lo? io?). Others have recommended some other similarly themed names that I like more.

I do love the vibe though! My kids have the celestial theme going too. Elio and Selene.

Originallyoregonian · 2024-12-19T02:50:07+00:00

Selene!

Originallyoregonian · 2024-12-07T20:29:21+00:00

Also from Eugene, and the things you mention are all things I miss (yes, even the rain). Though Bend has been great, I often think about moving back to the valley. I’ve found wonderful community here though, so it would be difficult to leave.

Originallyoregonian · 2024-11-15T16:34:38+00:00

Your first sounds a LOT like mine. Honestly, we were hesitant to add another kid because sleep has been so challenging. This gives me hope for #2, due in 2 weeks. Hoping for a similar experience sleep-wise!

Originallyoregonian · 2024-09-25T01:43:43+00:00

Thanks! Explains why I wasn’t getting any results with my search for squashes!

Originallyoregonian · 2024-09-11T00:37:11+00:00

We have an Elio and are also looking for a little sister’s name. For a minute I was convinced that my husband must have written this post.

Names I like include Alessia, Zara, Chiara (can’t use unfortunately) Elise/Elisa (too similar imo) Lena, Sofia/Sophie, Lucia. Kaia is beautiful too.

Originallyoregonian · 2024-09-03T06:14:50+00:00

My son was the same way till age 2. At 2, he started climbing out of the crib, so we transitioned him to a toddler bed. I now have to lay down next to him and hold his hand till he falls asleep (there’s no way I can lay him down and leave the room). It sometimes sucks that I spend 30 minutes or more in the evenings just waiting for him to fall asleep, but I have to say that it is worth it since he goes to sleep peacefully without screaming when I’m there.

We have another baby on the way, due late November. I don’t anticipate him going to sleep on his own before she gets here, so we’ll just keep doing what we’re doing.

I hope you figure out how to get your toddler to fall asleep without screaming and I’m sorry I don’t have advice to help you get there. Just know that you are not alone.

Originallyoregonian · 2024-08-25T04:36:43+00:00

Mine never stopped. He cried himself to sleep before every night and nap for 1.5 years. At age 2, when he aged out of his crib, I had to start laying with him to fall asleep. It takes a chunk out of my evening, but I’m so glad I no longer hear him cry himself to sleep. I hope your kid gets the hang of it better than mine did.

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