Am I lost? Did I just time travel? Am I about to be a human sacrifice in a Midsommar-esque story? Is there tree magic here? These are just a few of the questions our happy hour pal Alvin asked himself when he got lost on a road trip and wound up in Vernonia, Oregon, on the fourth of July.  

Also, this gem of a quote: “You can’t convince me otherwise and you can’t make me put down my dictionary.” - Alvin Ma, Citizen of the World

Alvin’s Boo Club Pick

The Scaredy Cats Horror Show podcast by Alex Goldman and PJ Vogt

Are you a scaredy cat like me? Check out this podcast where two friends explore the horror movie genre and discuss their feels. I highly suggest having a handy human shield next to you for cowering. 

Alvin’s Shares not Scares

Alvin cares about intersectional issues and especially those issues that impact folks of colors and LGBTQIA+ folks. The Oregon Food Bank is just one great nonprofit that fits the bill. “Hunger isn’t just an individual experience; it’s a symptom of barriers to employment, housing, health care and more — and a result of unfair systems that continue to keep these barriers in place. Make a difference: Get involved and help eliminate hunger and its root causes.” Learn more at https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/get-involved.