News and Views of Clark County

Just want you to know I (Debb) leave for Denver in the morning. Ellie, our tiny granddaughter is getting discharged Monday or Tuesday! Naturally, we are all thrilled with the good news. I'm sure going to miss my boys, Bernie and the furry pals, but my heart and head have been in Denver for severa...

YouTube Thursdays - April 6th, 2022  This week, we are highlighting a couple of posts from Active Rain members. We think both are worthy of your time. The first, is from The Maine Man, Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573.  It's all about audience engagement on your YouTube channel. It's definitely somet...

Sunday is one of the most enjoyable days we spend at home. Often, Bernie prepares a succulent roast chicken, steamed sweet potatoes, and a green salad for dinner. That's because it's one of mom's favorite meals. Speaking of mom, she's been enjoying the  NCAA tournament. Yesterday, she went downst...

YouTube Thursdays - 3/31/2022 It's been a wild ride the last several months, and if we seem a bit distracted,  it's because it's true. Instead of all the details, we'll give you an abbreviated version. Our pregnant daughter, who lives in Denver, has been on hospital bed rest since the first week ...

YouTube Thursdays - March 24th, 2022  Nearly every week, we find an opportunity to promote our niche in a subtle and gentle manner  Especially, if like us,  you're listing-light this year because much your SOI is hesitate to make a move. Perfect tie-ins work to remind folks what we're about, and ...

YouTube Thursdays - March 17, 2022  As usual, we're wearing our green at Nature As Neighbors.  An appreciation and passion for nature generally shows. Today, in honor of St. Patrick's Day, we're sharing our green.   However you choose to celebrate the day, we hope you'll take a moment to drink in...

YouTube Thursdays - March 10, 2022    Active Rain is a great resource if you're looking for sparks of creativity and inspiration.  And, video marketing inspiration is no exception! For others, like us, who have a rural niche, these Rainers are good ones to follow. Kat Palmiotti. First of all, you...

YouTubeThursdays-March4,2022As promised last week, this is the second part of YouTube Thursdays featuring the creation process for our latest niche video.  "Country Life is for the Dogs," took on its own life this week as we continued to shoot video.  My (Debb) draft script gave us a solid basis ...

Lovable Forrest is already one-year old. It doesn't seem possible, and yet in other ways, it's as if he's always been around. He's quite a talker. Grouses and grumbles when he doesn't get his way, and purrs and gurgles when he's especially happy. Finnegan, who is nearly a year older, is his const...

The process of aging is a rocky one in the latter years. There are ups and downs and plenty of surprises. We've decided it's the ability to roll with the punches that makes things easier.  Recently, we had a chance to put it to the test at our multigenerational home in Camas, Washington. As you k...