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November 20, 2009 - Gestures in the Grocery Store

by Sandy Reluctant Entertainer Medford, Oregon How many times, over and over, do we head to the grocery store – just like we do laundry, dishes, cook meals, and make the beds! Rarely do I look forward to going. I think the only times are if I’m up early, or […]


November 17, 2009 - BB King stood to defend women

What BB King told women at the recent Portland concert Guest opinion, At age 84, Blues legend B.B. King toured in Oregon last week, and came with a message.  In the middle of the blues concert he stopped playing and addressed the audience.  To paraphrase what the King of Blues […]


November 16, 2009 - When your friends text too much

By Chantelle K. Dockter, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate of CCCOW,. Question: I have a close friend that has begun to use texting as her only form of communication. As a result I feel disconnected from her and am wondering if I should say something to her or just deal […]



November 14, 2009 - This Christmas, why not a $250 dinosaur?

By Evergreen, Toymaker, Playskool, is pushing their giant size dinosaur as the perfect gift for your child this Christmas. Only $250.00!  It is big enough that you can sit on it. It also plays music (at $250.00 it better do something extra!). I have to ask myself just how many […]


November 13, 2009 - Boys’ Team Sports May Encourage Bad Behavior

HealthDay News– When it comes to teaching healthy behaviors, boys’ high school team sports might be doing more harm than thought. New research suggests that for teenage boys, participation in team sports may encourage unruly behavior such as fighting and binge drinking. Girls, on the other hand, seem to behave […]


November 12, 2009 - Police lasers nab tailgaters. You may be next

By Kay Helbling Did you know that the local and state police in Oregon are using a new laser technology to ticket tailgaters? A fellow client of my hair dresser found out the hard way after a recent trip down Hwy 217. A lot of things change over the years, […]


November 11, 2009 - Hunting For The H1N1 Vaccine

By Erika Weisensee Milwaukie writing mom According to the website www.flu.oregon.gov — the site to visit for the latest H1N1 information — as of November 6th, Oregon had received only 17% of the vaccines needed for its priority groups. Those priority groups include: Everyone six months to 25 years of […]


November 10, 2009 - Celebrate the Great American Smokeout

Olivia Rossi, RN, MSN, ACSM Your Personal Trainer: The Great American Smokeout—Thursday, November 19:  A Day to Start to Stop Smoking—For you, a friend or a family member—This is the day. Each year, the American Cancer Society holds the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November.  This year’s […]


November 9, 2009 - Three things in life that drive me crazy

Sharon Lacey, Portland comedian A funny thing happened on the road to dementia Part 4 May I take a few moments to vent?  Nothing major, but these things just annoy me …. • Starbucks: May I please just order a SMALL, MEDIUM, or LARGE?  Do I really have to do […]