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Japanese Prepare-aphernalia
How’s this for an odd but cool piece of prepare-aphernalia? A friend shared this with me the other day: a cabinet stabilizer sold in the earthquake preparedness section of a […]
Dear 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 […]
Are You A Philatelist?
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
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’…
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?
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?
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.”
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?
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 […]