As a menopausal woman my ranting can be attributed to a meno-rage. I may get some back talk from writing about this issue, but I feel compelled to vent. When did meetings start requiring food as part of the agenda? When did bringing snacks for a meeting become acceptable? Why do I have a file…
The Death with Dignity Act in Oregon has been in effect since 1998. It is widely recognized as “A safe, compassionate law providing comfort and peace of mind to terminally ill adults.” In 2008, 88 people received the ‘ODWDA’ prescription and 60 people died under the terms of the act. The typical participant according to…
Last month Triple A of Oregon started covering bicyclists as well as motorists. They may or may not fix your flat tire, but they will give you and your bike a lift home or to your car as part of your membership benefits. This is great news for those of us who bike alone, or…
Summer around here means fresh fruit and berries everywhere. I love this time of year when you can walk into the garden and pick a handful of blueberries or raspberries for breakfast. Pick an apple, peach, apricot or plum for a snack. Gather cucumbers, lettuce and tomatoes for a salad. Harvest basil, peppers and eggplants,…
In launching our new web site, we did a new model shoot. Our goal is to have a lifestyle look to our photos. Our models of course look fantastic! I am so lucky to have these great women friends in my life wanting and willing to model for our business. Take a look and let…
Recently my sister and I went away for the week-end. We booked 2 nights in a hotel that had sleep number beds. This wasn’t the reason we booked this hotel, it was all about location for us, but what the heck try something new. Our huge lovely room had 2 queen size beds. Each bed…