Author: Red Cross Cascades Region
Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up
Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you… [The place names link […]
(Your Love Is Like A) HEAT WAVE!
Tomorrow, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Portland and many spots around the metro area.In honor of the hot weather, I give you Martha and the […]
Give Blood. Get Discounts. Shop!
Do you like to shop? Do you like discounts when you shop? (Who doesn’t?!) Tomorrow (7/2), the Woodburn Company Stores in Woodburn, Oregon are hosting a blood drive. In addition […]
Volcanic Side Effect? Colorful Sunsets
There are many things that we don’t love about volcanoes…mainly the utter destruction that they can cause. But one rather nice side effect is colorful sunsets. Robin previously shared a […]
The Bare Essentials Of Safety
Suffice it to say, this is one airline safety video that captures my attention. Would you watch? If you didn’t figure it out, YES, they are all naked. That is […]
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Did you miss tuning into last week’s live airing of Ready Radio? Good. There were a few technical difficulties. Not many. Just enough to make Lise and me giggle. But […]
Summer Reading Recommendation: The Weather of the Pacific Northwest by Cliff Mass
As you may know, I grew up in the Midwest where the weather is dynamic and often extreme. And – since most of the land is flat – you can literally see […]
Summer Fashion: Red Hot Vintage Blood Tees
Are you cool enough to rock this shirt? Vintage Blood Tees are totally all the rage this summer…”No they’re not,” you say? Well, they could be. Like most weekends, I […]
Mourning MJ? Honor His Memory By Learning CPR.
The internet is abuzz with the news of Michael Jackson’s death. When I first heard the word of his cardiac arrest (on Twitter, actually), I immediately wondered if those who […]
Marching to the Beat of the Red Cross Drum
A few things I love: Portland, summertime, the Red Cross, and parades. That’s why I’m excited to put on a Red Cross t-shirt tomorrow morning and march with fellow Red […]