Willamette Valley Edition Archives - Page 11 of 32

Beat the Lonelies: The Importance of Staying Connected

Positive relationships with friends and family help us thrive. Without them, it’s easy to feel isolated or lonely. While anyone

by Katina Andoniadis Margret loves going to work at the Country Pie & Pastries Shoppe on Wednesday mornings. That’s when

by Kristan Dael Every day, without a thought, someone climbs a ladder. Or carries something awkward or heavy up

By Christina Keys I remember when my father first passed I was so angry and sad. I had less than

by Christy Caballero Doherty What do we do when our loving pets face the last leg of the race?

By Candy Puterbaugh Once upon a time, a child in England donned ballet shoes, opening the way to the

From the editor: I recently saw a post about “death binders.” Intrigued, I contacted Betty, who’d written it, for permission

Carmelene Melanie Siani The summer I was 12 my father would drop me off at the beach on his way

IT’S AMAZING HOW SMALL DETAILS can add such whimsy and beauty to outdoor spaces. String lights are a prime example.

Carla Christian SOCIAL SECURITY IS AN ESSENTIAL SAFETY net for over 70 million Americans. Unfortunately, it’s also a target for