By Guest Opinion, These two Christmas pictures represent the best signs that some shoppers have too much money and time on their hands.  The hamburger gift wrapping is quite hilarious, but the joke is on the consumer because you have to buy five different rolls of wrapping paper.   The eggnog […]

Overcoming Bedding Boredom by Angela Todd Interior Design Angle Finding stylish bedding is frustrating for most homeowners. Why? Because unless you want to invest in ultra fine bedding throughout each bedroom in your home, your choices via the Internet and at local stores are very limited. The lines carried for […]

By Erika Weisensee, Oregon Mom As I look back on my childhood, I have wonderful memories of Christmas. I now appreciate how much my mother and grandmother worked to make it a memorable and special time of year. I am now trying to do the same, with some of my […]

Just a Case of the Jitters? By Chantelle K. Dockter, MA Licensed Professional Counselor CCCOW.org Question: I have always been a nervous person in general, and lately have been experiencing a high degree of stress. At times I find it difficult to get a full breath, my heart pounds, my […]

Let the Holidays Begin! by Lani Grass Backstage with Lani I love the holidays, I always have. Maybe it’s the weather change, the smell of cinnamon candles, the anticipation of gathering with family and friends or sipping hot cocoa in front of a warm fire? But it also can be […]

This is not an illusion..it is art…another form of illusion I suppose.  It is a mermaid.  This summer is was placed in the middle of a Hamburg river for the enjoyment or confusion of locals.   It has two names “Grand Mermaid” and “Bathing Beauty”.  Can’t a lady get any privacy […]

Christmas Miracle Dog: Pooch survives house fire By Evergreen, Oregon writer It is Christmastime and I am feeling festive. One seasonal fare I would love to turn into an actual tradition (along with outrageous holiday sweaters and nativity lawsuits) is the sharing of Christmas miracle or Christmas hope stories. These […]

by Sandy Coughlin The Reluctant Entertainer As I was doing a radio interview earlier this week, I was thinking about my own advice to the listeners. How do we cut costs during hard economic times, yet still entertain and invite others into our homes? It’s tricky, but there are some […]

by Erika Weisensee, Oregon Mom Sometimes, I’m very surprised by the content people put on Facebook. This is the mom in me talking:  I’m concerned, especially when people post photos or content that can damage their image. Facebook and other social networking sites have a lot to do with image […]

BODY WORLDS & the Brain . . . Reflections of my visit to OMSI “The body and brain reunion . . . is only a motion away” by Olivia Rossi RN, MSN Your Personal Trainer (ACSM) I went alone on a Monday morning. A quiet reverence surrounded me. The lights […]