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2014
A Natural Time to Reflect. Another year comes to an end and it's a natural time to reflect. In fact, a little reflection is a good thing. What were the winners in 2014? Did you reach your business and personal goals? If not, why not? Active Rain, videos, my SOI, and passion for customer service...
12/31/2014
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Time to Recycle That Christmas Tree OK, I admit, with all of the excitement and joy of the season, it's hard to let Christmas go. But once it's gone - like really, really gone - it's time to get rid of that tree! As I mentioned in an earlier post, many cities in Clark County offer curbside recy...
12/30/2014
Downton comes to Downtown Camas this week. Downton Abbey fans will want to attend the Camas First Friday event on January 2, 2015. Camas Antiques has collaborated with the Downtown Merchants Association to bring a bit of the popular TV show to this First Friday. The timing coincides with the muc...
12/29/2014
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The Cioppino broth is simmering and the Prosecco is chilling. Eight people will eat at our tables, eight next door at my parents home. We are looking forward to the next few days of celebration and sharing. Merry Christmas Eve to YOU!
12/24/2014
Have Fun at Home - Make it Safe and Warm My husband and I enjoy watching the National Lampoon movie "Christmas Vacation" as a silly break from the holiday craziness. Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase), the well-intentioned but hapless homeowner, is determined to stage the best Christmas ever for hi...
12/23/2014
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Home for the Holidays - A December Challenge Debbie Laity has encouraged us to share our Home for the Holidays this year in Active Rain. It's a December challenge that spreads seasonal joy and earns you 500 extra points. Debbie has asked us to choose any local scene, or our own home. In addition,...
12/21/2014
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This is one of my favorite photos. I took it on Christmas morning, three years ago, while waiting for the rest of the household to wake. Dawn and dusk are my favorite times of the day, and prove to be the most spiritual. It's hard to behold such a sight and not feel the wonder and joy. On this p...
12/20/2014
Celebrate Winter Solstice on December 21, 2014 in the Portland/Vancouver Area We’ve all noticed the days getting shorter of late, and this weekend, the shortest day of the year arrives. It marks the first official day of winter for those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere. For people who l...
12/19/2014
And the Pantone Color of 2015 is...
Marsala. The folks at Pantone describe the color as a naturally robust and earthy wine red, "Marsala enriches our minds, bodies and souls." You've got to hand it to them, they make it sounds pretty irresistible. I'll take a bath in the Marsala, please. "Much...
12/17/2014
What a week - and I’m missing my Rain time. We’ve been to Bend, and back, for a granddaughter’s first piano recital and a grandson’s first play. Needless to say, the family (kid) time put us both in a festive mood. Today is my husband’s birthday, and the celebration continues at home. The Caro...
12/17/2014