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Who says you can’t learn from cartoons?
I guess today is a cartoony day. I just happened upon Lou Lou and Safety Patrol. It’s a cute, Disney Channel cartoon for younger kids that’s all about – you […]
Take the Survey: Heart Attacks and CPR
Our good friends over at Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVF&R) are in the midst of a VIS…also known as a Very Important Survey. The survey is about heart attack […]
You’re Not Too Emo to Save Lives, Are You?
Best. Line. Ever. While browsing the Pacific NW Regional Blood Services website, I stumbled upon a link to the “Epic Adventures of a High School Blood Donor” microsite. There’s some […]
New Incidents / Responses
Our Chapter Disaster Action Teams were in action again. We responded to three family fires since last Friday, 23 May (the long weekend): 1. Two homeless persons had a tent […]
Oregon Trail Chapter Assists in Colorado
Considering that I just left Colorado and the recent tornados, it should be no suprise that my first blog is about the relief efforts in Colorado for last week’s tornados. […]
Pistons v. Celtics
I was watching the Pistons/Celtics game yesterday (Pistons stomped ’em, by the way). Since it was a Memorial Day game, they spent time before tip off honoring people who had […]
Photos from Tails and Ales!
I’ve been waiting for the photos from the DoveLewis Tails and Ales event to pop up and — voila! — here (and here) they are. As you might remember, the […]
Take To The Water This Holiday Weekend
With a holiday weekend ahead, I’m sure I’m not the only one thinking about BBQs and boating and all the other fun things that come with an Oregon summer. That […]
Supporting Military Families All Year Long…Not Just On Memorial Day
People know the Red Cross for a lot of things — disaster response, blood donation, health and safety classes — but one of the unsung roles of our organization is […]
Look Pretty, Support China Relief
Those of you who know me, know about my secret life as a writer for Portland Picks. The guide to all things fashionable (and yummy!) in our fair city, writing […]