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Silver and Sparkles and Pearls. Oh My!
Hey gals. We know you love jewelry. And guys. You know gals love to get jewelry. But, do you know what’s even better than buying jewelry? When part of the […]
Pee And Poo And You
Ah, fall. A time of corn mazes and costumes. Candy corn and cider. And, with all due alliteration… The Citizen Corps Conference! The conference is set for November 2-6 at […]
Diversapalooza!
Tuesday was the third annual “One Red Cross” Multi-Cultural Celebration, but as a newbie to this chapter it was my first time attending. As I write this I’m already looking […]
Don’t Ignore the Chirp
Five nights ago, I started hearing a high-pitched chirping in my house. I recognized it immediately. My smoke alarm’s batteries had seen better days. I don’t spend a lot of […]
Battlestar Galactica’s ending could have been spoiled by… blood facts?
If you have followed television over the past decade, you likely have gotten caught by one of the epic story-arch shows with movie-style story writing and filming. After years of […]
We’re All Right
“In August, 2009, Portland resident Kate Raphael moved with her husband and three children to Santiago, Chile, for one year. They were seeking adventure and the experience of living abroad. […]
What Does Your Desk Say About You?
“Your desk is some kind of protection – both symbolic and actually physical,” says design critic Alice Twemlow in this sweet little video about the role of desks in our […]
Toilet Ad Big Winner For Australian Red Cross
We’ve previously professed our undying love for the Australian Red Cross. They are cute, mellow, creative, clever and edgy. They’ve also got a great sense of humor, as is evident […]
Your Impact. The World’s Story.
I’ve never given CPR in an emergency. I’ve never been on the scene at a disaster. And I’ve never held someone’s hand after their house had burned down. Still, I […]
New Rescue App Works…Kind Of
There’s a new app, but I’m not sure I’d count on it in an emergency. Would you?