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You’re Killing Me Smalls!

May 19, 2009

After the amazing weather this weekend, I dared to dream of potential summer activities: baseball, swimming, running from giant dogs named “The Beast.” Okay, so another summer tradition of mine […]

Today In History: A Big Blast

May 18, 2009

Fun fact: Volcanoes are named for Vulcan, the Roman god of fire, said to be a master blacksmith who dwelled under Mt. Etna and made it erupt with his anger […]

Another Shirt Post…

May 18, 2009

If the blood cell shirt doesn’t appeal to you, maybe this shirt will. I mean seriously, who wouldn’t instantly be attracted to the owner of this shirt? Wear at your […]

Lizzie Bell in the ICU

May 18, 2009

Remember Lizzie Bell? Her touching story about her constant need for blood transfusions caught America’s attention last March when she was featured on the hit television show Extreme Makeover Home […]

Experienced A Near-Drowning? You’re Not Alone…

May 18, 2009

Some scary facts for you to consider, following a recent Red Cross survey*: * Of those surveyed, 48 percent reported a near-drowning experience. * Nearly 1 in 3 said they […]

I’m Too Old For This…

May 18, 2009

This weekend, I rode a bicycle for the first time in about 20 years. And, let me tell you, the whole expression, “It’s just like riding a bike!” is not […]

Blood Everywhere!

May 18, 2009

Robin, Lise, and I have more in common than our love for all things Red Cross; as true Portland girls, we also love to thrift shop! Over the weekend Robin […]

Check Out This Check!

May 15, 2009

It’s giant in more ways than one, huh? TV personality Drew Carney was nice enough to present this check for $10,000 to our own Maree Wacker at a celebration today […]

Disaster Action Team Responses

May 15, 2009

A family in St. Helens had a fire in their apartment May 14. The family of 1 adult and 1 child did not have a place to go, food to […]

To Facebook Or Not To Facebook?

May 15, 2009

Yeah, that’s the question. And we’re putting the answer in your hands…just vote now in the poll to your right. But first, take a moment to hear out my argument […]