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Slow Blog, Busy Day
I didn’t really intend to have a slow day on the blog, but it kind of turned out that way. One of the best reasons for a lack of postings, […]
One More Reason To Get An iPhone
For a couple of months now – much to the annoyance of my friends and coworkers – I’ve been singing constant praises of my new iPhone. But now I have […]
Disaster Action Team Responses
In Beaverton, last night there was a duplex fire. When the Red Cross volunteers arrived, both families had a place to spend the night. Today, one of the families realized […]
Helping Military Families Cope With Deployments
Did you know that Oregon is one of only 16 states (plus Washington, DC) to offer the Red Cross’ new Coping With Deployments: Psychological First Aid for Military Families course? […]
Look Out For A Global Warming Land Rush
Oregonians have been known to complain when people move here from out of state, most particularly when they come from California. Remember that Tom McCall quote? But the real question […]
Because I Like Bringing You Random Things…
A fellow Red Crosser sent me a link to these shoes calling them “part boot, part Ace bandage.” The jury is still out on whether they’re “fashionable,” but I can’t […]
The British Are Podcasting! The British Are Podcasting!
[Er, that was supposed to be a play on Paul Revere’s famous quote. Or rather, misquote.] Our friends at the British Red Cross have just begun podcasting. Take a listen […]
Sailors Can Do It. Now I Can, Too!
Tying a bowline knot. I’m willing to bet you’ll never see it explained as simply as this. As LifeHacker.com points out, a bowline knot is “strong enough to put around someone’s […]
Disaster Responses
There was a fire at a house in Portland on Oct.11, 2008. Because, the single adult could not stay in his house, the Red Cross was called. When the Red […]
New Documentary On The “Donut Dollies”
Thanks to Julie for tipping us off to this new documentary coming out this Veteran’s Day weekend (Nov. 9th). It’s all about the “Donut Dollies” – Red Cross women volunteers […]