From body shaming and negative self-talk to loving the booty you got; the conversation of body image is an active one. More and more women are waking up to the idea of embracing themselves and others, just as they are. But how do you go from feeling ‘less than’ to ‘perfect as is?’ This story Continue Reading
Eleven-year-old Maruxa fervently wishes she could blend into the wall of her living room. Her flushed face won’t allow it, and neither will her traitorous new boobs. Her shoulders slowly hunch forward as two older teenagers she admires tease her about her almost fully developed chest. “They’re so perky!” They laugh as they make a Continue Reading
With his American flag baseball cap, dark, neatly clipped beard, and arms covered in ink, retired Marine Josh Hubel still looks the part of serviceman. A heavy-duty orange leaf blower attached to his back reads, ‘Magnum’. At first glance, he isn’t a person you would suspect of having a Mother Teresa-like countenance. But when he Continue Reading
The acacia tree grows in the tropics and subtropics of five continents: North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Long roots dig deep and hold the tree upright though erosion and the elements threaten to fell it. Sturdy branches stem from a strong central trunk, reach wide with all the leaves at the rounded Continue Reading
Most of you have heard of guide dogs and emotional support animals. Maybe you have even heard of diabetic alert dogs. Today we showcase Kristin, one of the pioneers in this field, and show just how important this life-saving work is. It’s just after lunch. 12-year-old Bryce looks like any other sixth grader as he Continue Reading
A Tale of Two Women The potential of our future is rooted in the power and persistence of images from our past. Heritage narratives are stories told from diverse perspectives that connect us to previous generations. These stories inspire individual lives, encourage social activism, and inform our national experience. The memories we share in public Continue Reading
Forget what you think you know of speech therapy. Today we introduce you to a woman who is training future generations of speech pathologists, with a unique focus. Dementia. Some mornings, the coffee isn’t quite black enough for 34-year-old Amanda Stead. She readies herself, and together with her husband, rushes to get her children Continue Reading
It is our pleasure to introduce you to DJ Wiggles, renowned for his classic house music. Take a journey through the history of electronic music through his eyes, and see what all the rave is about. DJ Wiggles love of electronic music began when he was 14 years old. It’s 1995, and for the first Continue Reading
Presenting Ashley Roth, occasional skunk-trapper, wife, mother, and community uniter. Ashley Roth strolled through downtown Forest Grove one cloudy afternoon in April, 2014. A ten-month-old nestled into one arm, flowers and cards in the other. She had just started the Facebook group, Forest Grove Community. Rather than invite people through the online platform alone, she Continue Reading
