Sweeten Thanksgiving with this traditional dish I know this recipe by heart because many times I helped my mother make marshmallow sweet potatoes on the night before Thanksgiving. Such chores were a bargain I’d struck as the oldest of four children, the deal being that if I helped my mother with extra chores, I’d be […]
When we point out that neither Socialism nor Communism have ever worked, their supporters simply smile indulgently and say, “Well, that’s just because the right people haven’t tried it yet.” On that count, they are just plain wrong. Communism (or Socialism, whichever term you prefer) had its purest test in the earliest days of American […]
We value the people who help us cope with life through various types of therapy. Physical therapy can make the difference between our being housebound or active. Sometimes, our mind gets confused and we need a trained professional to help us gain perspective and think correctly. During this Thanksgiving season, I am thinking about another […]
New data from Cascades Pika Watch shows pikas recovering in Eagle Creek region Last year, in the wake of the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire, community scientists were relieved to discover pikas still surviving in the region. This year, the group known as Cascades Pika Watch — a collaboration of organizations and individual pika researchers convened […]
In his famous “Thriller” music video, Michael Jackson said, “I’m not like other guys.” I thank God that President Trump is not like other Republicans. It truly amazes me that many high profile conservatives and Republicans still wish Trump would dial-it-back, don’t be so confrontational and behave more presidential. I feel like saying, “Are you […]
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and when I visit with friends, we tend to compare all the great variety of problems in our lives. Some problems are yesterday’s news, but others are definitely current and usually “economy” related. Some problems are virtually unsolvable due to their nature versus ours. Other problems are beyond our […]
Fall is the season where we harvest the fruition of what was planted in Spring and Summer. We gather in the fruits, grains, nuts and seeds, and all the abundance of Fall vegetables. We turn to inward thoughts, our homes, and our families. We take quiet walks to enjoy the coloring of the leaves. We […]
Two sisters, growing up in the same home. They loved one another. It never occurred to either one that the older daughter was somewhat plain and the younger was very attractive. They were tight friends — until one day their father made a decision that hurt them beyond words. On the day of the younger […]
The Northwest Power and Conservation Council regularly assesses the adequacy of our region’s power supply using a loss of load probability (LOLP). This measure informs us that power supply is not adequate if 5% or more modeled simulations show insufficient generating capacity at any time in a given year. Due to the early closure of […]
Zoo welcomes Cookie and Ginger, a pair of flightless but furry Siberian reindeer Let the reindeer games begin! Two furry reindeer arrived at the Oregon Zoo earlier this week, and are making themselves right at home. For video of the pair, visit: bit.ly/tworeindeer “Reindeer are amazing animals, and of course this is the perfect time […]