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2012
Fisher's Landing is a popular place to call home in Vancouver, Washington. This fast growing neighborhood has a strong ecomonimc base, thanks to high tech industry. There's also plenty of retail businesses, services, and an adundance of restaurants. Families looking for a new home in Vancouver a...
07/17/2012
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Pheromone Party at your house? Could you host a pheromone party at your house? Scents have the ability to evoke some powerful emotional reactions and stimulate our memory sensors. However, some people claim that your personal scent is the perfect way to find a match. And that’s the premise of a n...
07/16/2012
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Blogging is always on my mind. As I drank my coffee this morning, I kept wrestling with topic ideas and sadly, came up empty. I guess it's just one of those days. Perhaps that's why this cartoon struck home and made me laugh. I hope it does the same for you. Bark, bark, bark and happy Sunday.
07/15/2012
Smokin' Hot "Fire in the Park" - Vancouver Firefighter’s Challenge and Chili Cookoff Get ready to taste Vancouver’s best chili and have some fun with local firefighters at the 4th Annual “Fire in the Park” Challenge and Chili Cookoff. The free family event is Saturday, July 21st, 2012 in Esther S...
07/14/2012
"Friggatriskaidekaphobia and The Art of Selling Houses" Musings on Friday - 7/13/2012 Do you suffer from "friggatriskaidekaphobia?" Sounds just a little bit naughty doesn't it? Don't worry, it's not. The fear of Friday the 13th is called friggatriskaidekaphobia or paraskevidekatriaphobia. Basic...
07/13/2012
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I’ve been a naughty girl - Summer escapes. Obviously, when something gets a lot of media attention it piques our interest. And, two such noteworthy summer buzzes recently did get my attention, and time. Yes, I got caught up in all the hype about two seasonal blockbusters - hook, line and sinker. ...
07/13/2012
YouTube Thursdays continues after a week off for America's Birthday celebration. I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July holiday with your family and friends. I was in Denver and got to meet fellow AR members, Mimi Foster and Joan Cox. ( Both delightful women!) Now, back to Youtube Thursdays. Sev...
07/12/2012
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Doing things that make you uncomfortable is an important part of life. That is, if you want to keep growing. Personally, I try to shake things up several times a month for myself. Do something, anything, that I’d rather avoid, and once I’ve done it, I feel appeased - until the next challenge. As ...
07/09/2012
Pacific Tree Frogs - A courting in Clark County, Washington “Froggie went a courting and he did ride, uh huh.” Remember that song ? I used to listen to a Burl Ives version of the tune as a kid and still have a fascination with frogs. This time of year in Clark County, Washington the froggies a...
07/09/2012
Camas and Washougal Mayors will host a screening of Weight of the Nation. The mayors of Camas and Washougal are throwing their weight behind an HBO documentary. Organizers of the “Camas and Washougal on a Diet” will co-sponsor the film called, “Weight of the Nation,” and a subsequent discussion....
07/09/2012