Where the Deer and the Antelope are Eaten November 9, 2009

I have a neighbor who hunts as a hobby. He is a vegetarian because of health concerns. He hunts and gives us his bounty. He is a very meticulous person a very good hunter, and a great neighbor. Vegetarians and members of PETA stop reading this blog, it is not for you. Those of us [...]

Living An Unplanned Life October 26, 2009

 I have always been organized and never a procrastinating person. I had a plan for my career, my vacations, and my life. You can imagine my surprise when I received an invasive aggressive breast cancer diagnosis. Breast cancer was not in my plans. It wasn’t even on my radar. I was forced to open up [...]

Macy’s Steps Up its Charity Presence October 19, 2009

Last week-end was “Shop for A Cause” at Macy’s. Macy’s stores let charities sign up for a table at store entrances where the charities sold for $5.00 a coupon pass good for that day. All the proceeds went to the charity. A win-win situation. Macy’s gets more customers in their stores to use their coupons [...]

Will you dress up for Halloween and Breast Cancer this Year? October 12, 2009

 October is breast cancer awareness month and as the month advances, more thought is given to Halloween than Breast Cancer. What if we combined the two? How about dressing up as the pink ribbon, or the pink crusader? What about Racey for the Cure all in Pink? Of course Pink Fairies, Pink Queens, Pink Witches, [...]

A Menopausal Rant on some Recent Medical Studies October 5, 2009

 If you have been reading the papers or various medical journals lately a few studies jump out from the page.
How about this one from the ‘American Academy of Sleep Medicine’,
“Biological clock out of sync in patients being treated for breast cancer with chemotherapy”?
You Think!
The study goes on to say that psychological factors such as stress, [...]

No Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Kosher Cookies Here September 8, 2009

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 [...]

Live and Let Die August 24, 2009

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 ODWDA [...]

Auto Club, AAA, For Bicyclists August 17, 2009

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 those [...]

Urban Farmers July 27, 2009

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, [...]

Best Ever Blueberry Muffins July 21, 2009

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 [...]