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2013
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Checks for Chicks. It's not every day you get to see the world come alive through a peephole. These big brown gorgeous eyes tell a story. Every year, for as far back as I can remember... my family and I looked for special ways to share holiday cheer with those less fortunate. We made hot mea...
12/17/2013
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We've Got a Latte Love to Give! Recently, one of our local coffee franchisers in Southern Oregon was featured on Undercover Boss. It was a heart-warming story about two brothers (Dane & Travis Boersma) who started their coffee business (Dutch Bros Coffee) from a little cart in a parking lot in ...
12/14/2013
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The Tutu Project. I'm a sucker for causes and this one is exceptional. It's about a man who loves a woman... and so much more. When Bob Carey's wife, Linda, was diagnosed with breast cancer, Bob decided to do something extraordinary. That's where the pink tutu comes in. Bob took off his cloth...
12/12/2013
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The boy who has a dream. Young people inspire me. They have a zest for life and a willingness to pursue their dreams at all costs. Some say it takes guts. Others might call it determination. I believe it's a combination of both along with a healthy dose of inspiration. There's someone who k...
12/09/2013
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Oh Baby, It's Cold Outside! I woke up this morning to a bright light of snow beaming through my window. I caught Old Man Winter sneaking around in the middle of the night, and boy did he have a little surprise in store for me. My pipes are frozen and I have no water. Silly me, I should've kno...
12/08/2013
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You're not alone! Sometimes, life gives us a heavy heart. Sadly, I lost a close relative and a dear colleague unexpectedly during the Thanksgiving holiday. The sorrow pill is never easy to swallow. I don't like funerals. I suppose I'm not alone there. I've always said that when it's my time...
12/07/2013
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