Ok…I just have to say it…I love food! I have always enjoyed treats and chips and anything with meat, and if I’m being honest…have not ever been very good at portion control and willpower when it comes to food. While this allowed me to enjoy a lot of amazing meals and foods over the years, […]
Health
Feeling Your Feelings
Confusion. Anxiety. Frustration. Fear. Did any of these words trigger something in you about the current state of the world and our communities right now? I’m sure they did and definitely triggered some responses in me as well. I’ve felt all of these feelings many times over the last few months…and then some. It’s incredibly […]
Speak Up
To tell you the truth…I haven’t really known what to say or what to do. I know that I want to step up and say something, to use the knowledge that I’ve gained from years of equity work and years of studying the brutal and nasty history of our country and the world, but I […]
Creating a New Normal
I think it is probably pretty safe to say that none of us envisioned that this would be what our lives looked like in May of 2020. Still at home trying to work, or looking for work, while also trying to look after and be the primary teacher for our little ones. Some of you […]
Reach Out
In my job I get the opportunity to connect with and learn about a lot of different agencies that provide much-needed services and support to people all throughout our community. While attending a recent Community Action Team Meeting I had the privilege of hearing a terrific presentation from Reach Out Oregon. I was impressed with […]