By Erika Weisensee, Oregon Writer Remember the book “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus”? In it, Dr. John Gray popularized the notion that men need time in “caves” in order to relax and cope with stress. Gray’s description gave guys across the planet (Earth, not Mars) a term […]

This is what a dust storm looks like when it spreads over the sea. Very frightening.

It was only a matter of time before someone put their toddler on those moving robot vacuum cleaners. Below is one video that went viral in 2012. Enjoy.

by Sandy Coughlin The Reluctant Entertainer Medford blogger, author, entertainer I’ve been hearing more and more from people who are intimidated by the thought of opening their home to guests. I guess the meal (planning and cooking) is enough pressure, but on top of that, people worry about “what to […]

by Shannon Ables Eastern Oregon writer The Simply Luxurious Life [Excerpt from article, read full here]. 1. Lose track of time After all, that is what a vacation is all about. Enjoy yourself, slow down, breath a bit deeper and go at your own pace. 2. Read with abandon. Unless […]

by Gena, Silver Nest Designs Oregon Blog Earth Monkey Moms . I’m not really sure if I love this new “badge of honor” that some of us are trying to win….ever notice that when you ask married couples how long it has been since they have been on a date […]

by Jen Rouse The Short Years Oregon writer We don’t give much thought to dinosaurs, around here. My girls have never shown a great deal of interest in them–not the science-y kids’ books about different  dinosaur species, not the “Dinosaur Train” TV show–none of it. Other than an occasional read-through […]

Amee Foster Certified Family Life Educator, Oregon This Great Adventure Blog Like most women in this world, I have a love-hate relationship with my body.  There are some parts I love, and others, not so much.  I try not to complain too much about those parts making me less than […]

Kate Middleton’s official portrait was released this week and it created quite a stir. Look below to compare.

This is one of the best (and friendliest) pranks I have seen in a long time. Watch as this trickster pulls up to Drive Thru windows with no one in the car. The reactions are funny and delightful.