Oxbow Strategies

06/02/2026

Some things take longer than they should. Other things take exactly as long as they need to. This week’s The Bend is about patience. Read and subscribe below.

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05/26/2026

Most people pretend more than they admit. This week’s The Bend is about whether that’s always a bad thing. What say you?

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05/19/2026

Life gets heavy for everybody eventually. This week’s The Bend is about the “U-curve” of happiness and the perspective we choose to shape how we move through difficult seasons. Read and subscribe below.

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05/12/2026

This past week, I came across another organization doing work very similar to mine. Instinctually, I expected competition but found collaboration instead.

This week’s The Bend talks about leaving the ego at the door.

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05/05/2026

Having your team’s back matters, but so does holding the line.

This week’s The Bend is about loyalty and when it goes too far.

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04/28/2026

No matter how long you’ve been doing something, there’s always something to improve.

This week’s The Bend is about leadership and what it means to keep learning.

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04/21/2026

The VA MTNS Outdoor Collective website is finally live and it took longer than expected, but it needed the time. Some things shouldn’t be rushed.

Read more about readiness in The Bend this week.

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04/17/2026

We’re proud to have supported this effort and excited to see it continue to grow as a resource for the region’s outdoor economy!

The VA MTNS Outdoor Collective is a regional initiative aimed at uniting businesses, advocates, and enthusiasts to strengthen Virginia's outdoor recreation economy and community. By fostering collaboration, sharing resources, and advocating for trails, parks, and public lands, we're working to build...

04/16/2026

Good stories that demonstrate why place matters. Please consider supporting Blue Ridge Land Conservancy and come out next week.

04/14/2026

Communities shouldn’t have to prove their resilience over and over again. This week’s The Bend is about preparedness and the real cost of relying on resilience alone.

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