When I’m in a busy season, one of my favorite places to go and unwind is the Oregon coast. Even if it’s raining, I still love it. Sitting with a cup of coffee in the morning, staring at the ocean refreshes my soul, and water has always had a calming
For years I worked in big cities, like Chicago and New York City. As I walked around the city, I couldn’t help but notice the number of people on the street who were asking for money. I was asked for money so much that if I’m honest, it got to
The summer seems to be flying by. It’s hard to believe that we’re more than half way through the year. And while summer is a great time to celebrate, have fun and slow down, it’s also a great time to think back to the resolutions, goals and dreams we had
Every third Sunday in June, we honor fatherhood nationally by celebrating Father’s Day. Did you ever wonder how it started? Well, I did and discovered that it was started by a woman. Sonora Smart Dodd was from Spokane, Washington, and was one of six children raised by a widower. She
One of the things that my husband and I differ on is our taste in movies. While I love a good thriller or romantic comedy, he prefers sci-fi and anything involving the military, especially war movies. I will watch a sci-fi film with him, but it’s a hard “no” on
I might be dating myself with this, but do you remember Popeye the Sailor Man? He is a cartoon character featured in a comic strip, a TV show, and a 2002 movie starring Robin Williams. One of the main things I remember about him was that he would eat a
When you think of spring, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Depending on where you live, the first thing might be warmer weather and no more snow. Or if you live in the Pacific Northwest like me, you’re probably thinking about the end of the rain. Spring also
This month we observe Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their vital role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. While there are many achievements to celebrate, I’ve
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