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What perfect timing for the story of Vortex I to be told. It's fascinating to me that it wasn't big news, but I've figured out why. Nothing happened. During a time of increasing violence and division of citizens in the United States, the charismatic and gutsy Tom McCall and his staff consulted counterculture leaders. They tried something innovative. With Matt Love's meticulous interview and report style, the reader gets a well-rounded story and is trusted to come to his/her own conclusions. His own evaluations of the event are fair, well-thought out, and quite often humorous. As far as this reader is concerned, I would rather sit peacefully reading whatever I so choose with like-minded peace lovers, in whatever state of clothedness, down by the river loving and being loved, - rather than engage in confrontation and possible violence - any beautiful Oregon day of the week. The useful list of provisions, may come in handy yet.

Matt Love locks on to a piece of Oregon Coast Culture and describes it with tavernal elegance. If you're into free love, fine beer, and exploring stormy beaches - you'll love it. You might not if you disagree with his politics. Or if you find him abrasive. Or if you think he's sexist. Or... Actually, you'll love it anyway. Just be prepared for laughter, annoyance, eye-rolling, sighing, head-nodding, head-shaking, and maybe even a tear or two, while reading Love's Oregon Coast grit and salve essays. His photographs complement his writing and are a rich accompaniment to the book.