90 Days Of (Amazing) Art

Growing up, people would note that my parents are both artists, thus prompting the question: “So Lise, do you have any artistic talent?” Sadly, the answer was no. Put a […]

Shop For A Cause: KEEN Shoes

If you didn’t already love Portland’s KEEN shoes, your heart will beat just a little faster knowing that your sporty summer shoe purchase can help support Red Cross spring storm […]

Bob (Unicycles) Across America!

Slightly reminiscent of Forrest Gump’s cross country jog, Bob Mueller, 20, left Portland, Maine on May 17 riding a 36-inch unicycle and intends on finishing in Portland, Oregon in a […]

Fashion Icons, Celebrities Create Tees For Japan

In support of the ‘Save Japan’ campaign, Japanese fashion and clothing line Uniqlo is partnering with Condé Nast Group (publisher of Vogue and GQ, amongst others) to help raise funds […]

It’s Tiki Time!

Every once in a while, my personal and professional life intersect…but never as spectacularly as what’s coming up on July 15-17. That’s right — it’s time for TikiKon, three fun-filled […]

Zombies invade University of Oregon

If you check this blog often, you probably know we like to mention zombies. However much of the time it is about the potential zombies have for causing harm, not […]

Timbers’ Jack Jewsbury On Joplin Tornado

A disaster becomes more “real” when you know someone who’s been personally affected. And after watching this interview with Jack Jewsbury, captain of the much-loved Portland Timbers, I guarantee you’ll […]

2011 Tea Party and Historical Fashion Show!

The American Red Cross of Southwest Washington Youth Council will be hosting it’s annual Tea Party and Historical Fashion Show fundraiser on Sunday, May 15 with two separate seatings at […]

Eat Ice Cream, Help Firefighters

Portland is expecting some unseasonably cold weather on Wednesday night, which means that you should DEFINITELY want to eat ice cream. Right? Right. And the only thing better than ice […]

Show Your “Green” at the Red Cross!

Fútbol fans! The Portland Timbers, in their inaugural MLS season, continue their partnership with the Red Cross through a Timbers blood drive event and sale of a limited edition t-shirt! […]