Two Teachers from West Linn schools win Crystal Apple awards – my Oregonian story Nov. 10, 2012
(Originally published in print edition of Nov. 10, 2012 Oregonian SW Community section) Oregonian story link online (Kevin Egan, band and orchestra teacher at West Linn High School, won a Crystal Apple teaching award. Photo: Cornelia Becker Seigneur) Two teachers in...
The Little Corral is a Whole Lot of Fun — My Oregonian SW Weekly Cover story Nov. 10, 2012
(Originally published as a cover story in the print edition of The Oregonian SW Weekly Nov. 10, 2012 Oregonian story link online) Grace Fischer and Emily Harkavy, both 9, peer into the stalls in the barn at the Little Corral, where they stroke Clover and Patches....
Writers Connection this month gathers Thursday Nov. 29 at 7 p.m.
This month's Faith and Culture Writers Connection gathers on Thursday Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. at Rolling Hills, in the East Atrium, by the comfy couches. This is a date change from Nov. 15, the usual third Thursday of the month time frame. We have had amazing guest...
The Art of the Welcome – My Huffington Post Parents essay
Warm, mouth-watering, home-baked sugar cookies are piled high on a white-rimmed plate. Green tea in French, hand-painted teacups are on the dining room table; a hand-painted sugar bowl is nearby to sweeten the sipping. A lace antique tablecloth wraps the room in...
Public Art in West Linn unveiling at Fields Bridge Park Monday Oct. 22
(Originally published in print edition of The Oregonian Oct. 13, 2012 Community news Oregonian story link online) A blue heron structure crafted from recycled metal will greet visitors to Fields Bridge Park in West Linn, and you are invited to see it revealed during...
Zumba Party Saturday Oct. 20 raises funds for Rosemont’s band program-Oregonian story
(Originally published in print edition of 10-13-12 Oregonian, Southwest Community News Oregonian story link online) Get ready to put on your dancing shoes and learn some new Zumba moves while raising funds for music at the same time. The Mass Zumba Party begins at...
5 Minute Friday – WELCOME
[Inspired by my new writermom friend Ashley Ashley Larkin I am joining LisaJo of thegypsymama and a community of bloggers for the 5 minute Friday writing prompt. The word is WELCOME.] Warm mouth watering home baked sugar cookies piled high on a white-rimmed plate....
1922 – Built Arch Bridge that connects West Linn and Oregon City Reopened after 21 months
Monday Oct. 15 marked the official reopening of the 1922 Historic Arch Bridge that connects West Linn and Oregon City. The bridge has been under re-construction for 21 months, forcing traffic to use alternative routes since January of 2011. The bridge is featured in...
Faith and Culture Writers Connection Thursday Oct. 18 features guest speaker Christal Jenkins, author of two books
This month's Writers Connection Thursday Oct. 18 features guest speaker, Christal Jenkins, the author of two books, Discovering the True Love Within and Live: Speaking Life into Your Dry Bones. Jenkins was recently was interviewed on the Georgine Rice show about her...
Writers Connection Thursday Oct. 18 features guest speaker Crystal Jenkins, author of two books
This month's Writers Connection Thursday Oct. 18 features guest speaker, Crystal Jenkins, the author of two books, Discovering the True Love Within and Live: Speaking Life into Your Dry Bones. Jenkins was recently was interviewed on the Georgine Rice show about her...







