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Friday Final Cut

Aug 6, 2010

Just a short final cut this week…perhaps no news is good news?40 U.S. Billionaires Pledge Half Of Wealth To Charity — Would you take the pledge?Hands-only CPR, pushy dispatchers are […]

Sometimes it’s the little things that make your day.

Aug 5, 2010

I have a friend in Virginia who just recently put together her first emergency kit. This afternoon she sent me this text message: “So, a big storm knocked out the […]

In case you love Portland’s Art and Fashion shows…

Aug 5, 2010

Hey everyone! Who loves Portland’s downtown, artsy, funky, but classy scene?! Uh, everyone in Portland yes?! It’s a Thursday today, and not only is it Thursday, it’s the first Thursday […]

Giving Up For A Good Cause

Aug 5, 2010

What would you give up in order to make a difference? For me, it could be those non-fat vanilla lattes. In one week, we’re looking at about $10…and a lot […]

Billy Bob Supports The Red Cross — What About You?

Aug 4, 2010

When you think of Billy Bob Thornton, what come to mind first? His award-nominated acting in Sling Blade? His intense phobia of antique furniture? That he spells his last name […]

Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Aug 4, 2010

Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling […]

Fire Rages, Red Cross Responds

Aug 3, 2010

As I type this, there is a wildfire raging in Central Oregon. And, as I type this, the Red Cross is operating a shelter in Sisters for everyone who has […]

TOAST EMERGENCY!

Aug 2, 2010

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you might know that while I am a foodie, I am definitely not a chef. Take, for example, this conversation that […]

Greg Biffle and Red Cross Racing win big!

Aug 2, 2010

Vancouver NASCAR driver Greg Biffle broke his 64-game win-less drought to win big over the weekend! Biffle races the #16 3M/ Red Cross Ford Fusion. And where did he make […]

Friday Final Cut

Jul 30, 2010

It’s Friday, and I once again find myself with a plethora of stories. So here’s your final cut…everything that I want to share, but don’t have time to blog. Enjoy! […]