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Dear 2009…

Jan 5, 2009

Dear 2009:Your track record of disasters is not impressive so far. Maybe it’s time for a you to make a resolution to quit them.Sincerely,Robin, who just received this whopper of […]

Are You A Philatelist?

Jan 5, 2009

My uncle is, so yeah, I know all about philately. And, believe it or not, he makes a living buying and selling to collectors stateside and abroad. Who knew stamps […]

Our Year In Thumbnails

Dec 31, 2008

If you go over to The New York Times you’ll find a huge, interactive gallery of truly stunning photos from 2008. The Red Cross was a part of many of […]

Bad Weather’s A Comin’…

Dec 31, 2008

Have you been watching the weather forecast for the next few days? We have and here’s a snapshot of what we’re seeing… On Thursday morning, a warm front moves in, […]

Wanna Pay Less At Tax Time?

Dec 31, 2008

Aside from being New Year’s Eve, today is also the very last day to make a dent in your 2008 taxes. That’s right, all you have to do is make […]

What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?

Dec 31, 2008

We’ve heard most New Year’s resolutions before — lose weight, exercise more, travel, spend time with family and friends — but one local family has made the same resolution for […]

“You Saved Lives, Folks.”

Dec 30, 2008

Before we take a break from the Emergency Warming Centers, I wanted to share with you two articles that appeared in last week’s Oregonian. First, Doug Bates and The O’s […]

Oh, so you’re wondering how the Emergency Blood Drive Tweet-up went?

Dec 30, 2008

Well, let me tell you. (Photo set here.) After we put the call out on twitter the word spread like wildfire. It was short notice, and many people were out […]

Shelters and Centers and Partners…Oh My!

Dec 30, 2008

With all the talk about Emergency Warming Centers over the past two weeks, you probably are thinking that we haven’t been up to much else. But you’d be so wrong! […]

Emergency Warming Centers by the Numbers

Dec 30, 2008

Here’s a draft summary of services delivered through Emergency Warming Centers during the last two weeks: 14 consecutive nights of operation 2,800 overnight stays (guests) 168 overnight stays (companion animals) […]