by Jamie Brazil, Portland Her blog Author of Prince Charming, Inc. Friendships with other women can be perplexing.  My personal history is filled with both longtime relationships enduring decades, and foolishly choosing “friends” who, in the end, were anything but friends.  When I was younger, the nature of my female […]

By Evergreen, Oregon blogger Here is one of those fads that we all like and yet is easy to participate in. No its not photo-shopped — its just putting the coffee mug close to the camera with your favorite little one in the background. It leaves you with a mug […]

This zoo in Panda World reserve in Fuzhou China, keeps their critters in shape. (1)

. By Heidi von Tagen Gorgeous Bits Blog Portland I’ve worked on the administrative and admissions side of culinary school now for the last 10 years and although I myself am not a professional cook, I definitely share a passion for creating delicious, satisfying and unique food with others.  One […]

  by Crystal Kupper, Crystal’s Cliffnotes Salem Writer My dad has worked at the same family-owned sawmill for years. The owner and his wife are some of the best people I’ve ever met. The wife especially has always been incredibly generous, her eyes constantly sweeping the room at parties and events just […]

by Elisha Joyce Rebel Grain I’ve watched this several times now, and I cry each time. I cry because… I hear the voices. …the voice of the girl in 5th grade that said, “Why is your forehead so big?” …the voice of the old boyfriend that said, “You know, there […]

by Shannon Ables Eastern Oregon writer The Simply Luxurious Life. “If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.” – Jeremy Piven’s character quoting Epictetus in the film Serendipity Deciding to make a change in your life can be daunting. Whether it’s as simple as turning […]

By Michal Ann McArthur, Bend Author of Choking on a Camel One good way to take care of the Earth is to reuse and recycle what you no longer need. One good way to take care of Earth and your wallet is to take those items and hold a yard […]

Amee Foster Certified Family Life Educator, Oregon This Great Adventure Blog This coming Monday, the 8th of April, is my 37th birthday. Yes, I am approaching the top of that hill. Yes, have a few wrinkles (mostly from laughter). And I think I may have found a gray hair last […]

Viral Video: Boston crowd overtakes national anthem! A million views in just a few days shows off this hand captured video of a hockey game where the fans took over the National Anthem. Precious!