Tag: history
That’s So Portland!
“That’s so Portland!” I’ve been it told so many times the exact criteria is indiscernible. Since I moved from northern Indiana (Mishawaka to be exact) on August 19th, I’ve been […]
Prepare-aphernalia: Made In Oregon Multi-Tool
One of my favorite items of prepare-aphernalia is the multi-tool. It’s small, entirely functional and the perfect addition to a disaster kit. Heck, it’s even one of The 10 Essentials! […]
We’re Going To Graceland!
No, not Elvis’ home with the world famous Jungle Room, but rather the “Graceland of Atomic Tourism,” a disaster shelter built in the mid-1950’s for our very own government leaders. […]
Clara Barton and the History Detectives!
Tonight at 9pm, the History Detectives of PBS will attempt to uncover the mystery of a letter that appears to be written by American Red Cross founder, Clara Barton! The […]
Tea Fundraiser Hosted by Red Cross Youth Council
Students with the Red Cross Youth Council of Southwest Washington held a great fundraiser in Vancouver on May 30th. The event included two well-attended tea times, a vintage fashion show […]
Happy Birthday To Us!
Yep, it’s that time again. Another year has passed and the American Red Cross has achieved the grand old age of 129. [If you’re not mathmatically inclined, that means that […]
Mount St. Helens: 30 Years And Still Going Strong
Thirty years ago today, Mount St. Helens erupted. And even though there wasn’t a dramatic loss of life, it’s definitely one of the most notable disasters in Pacific Northwest history. […]
6 People You’ve Never Heard of Who Probably Saved Your Life
Henrietta Lacks. Donald Henderson. Norman Borlaug. Are any of these names familiar? No? Well, maybe they should be. And maybe, just maybe, you owe them a sincere thank you. Yes, […]
Who Knew? Earthquakes
Fellow blogger Scott just tipped me off to a really cool series of videos — Yahoo’s Who Knew? daily takes on topics in the news. Monday’s video examined earthquakes and […]
34 Gallon Blood Donor gathers National attention
Here is a great story that CNN picked up from Westfield, Massachusetts. Richard Gaylord started donating at High School in 1946. Now he is 81 years old and has donated […]