Dear Oregon, On this day of love and celebration, as the world shares tokens of affection, my thoughts turn to you, the jewel of the Pacific Northwest, whose birthday intertwines with the universal day of love, Valentine's Day. It is a fitting coincidence, for what is love if not a deep, enduring connection to the beauty, the spirit, and the essence of the beloved? And you, Oregon, with your majestic landscapes, your vibrant communities, and your undeniably unique spirit, have captured the...