Finding Inspiration During the Portland Marathon By Christina Rainey Deciding to run the marathon was a tough one, not only because of the difficulty of running 26.2 miles, but because of the time away from my two year old, Lauren, and spouse, Paul.  Training started in April and at first, […]

By Erika Weisensee, Oregon Writer As a person often engaged in the act of writing, I know well the struggle and frustration of trying to express one’s thoughts through the written word. Yet, as difficult as it can be, writing can also be satisfying, offering an outlet for thoughts and […]

Chart shows Justin Bieber double standard for boy vs. girl idols — List of magazine covers of teen idols shows double standard By Evergreen Teen sensation Justin Bieber is on his second album this year and the Justin Bieber of three years ago looks a like….the Justin Bieber of today.    […]

Every mom experiences heartbreak on the first day of pre-school.  Here is my story. By Chantelle K. Dockter MA, Licensed Professional Counselor CCCOW, Typically my articles consist of questions/answers regarding psychological or relational concerns. This month I felt the desire to write a more personal article, on a topic that […]

Non-Prescription ‘Fashion’ Contacts Can Harm Your Eyes Health Day News Halloween is a popular time to buy over-the-counter decorative contact lenses, but they pose a number of potential risks to your eyes, including pain, inflammation, serious infection and permanent vision loss, warns the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Bulbs grow well in pots By Judy Scott Oregon State University Extension Service CORVALLIS, Ore. – Paperwhite narcissus bulbs, because of their fragrance, are popular to grow in pots indoors, but nearly all bulbs sold in the fall work well in pots that stay outdoors. “It’s easy to create a […]

pdxneatsheet.com Portland style, shopping, trends. By Monique Balas, NEAT contributor Last night’s close of Portland Fashion Week 2010 was a study in contrasts and continents, with palettes ranging from ethnic to eggshell and both near and far-flung designers from North and South America to Europe. We saw earthy, relaxed styles […]

By Randall W. Haveman, DVM, MS Sunnyside Veterinary Hospital, PC Happy Valley, Oregon As a Veterinarian, I am amazed at the creativity that goes into naming pets.  Some just fit, like the terrier named Fast Eddie, the Dalmatian named Dominoe, and the constantly purring cat named Purrsalot.   Some are opposites […]

By Erika Weisensee, Oregon Writer Far too often the headlines are dominated by sensational stories of Hollywood stars and their pathetic escapades, crime stories that emphasize the worst of humanity, or petty partisan politics.  Last night, however, a miracle unfolded in Chile and the human drama—the real life drama—played out […]

By Kari Patterson, See her blog Oregon mom We finish the one-month Food Stamp Challenge (click to read the challenge): seeing if it’s possible for our family to live on the budget of food stamps while eating organic, local, seasonal, whole foods. So, our official total, for one month (drumroll […]