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A Halloween Night Tale

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 Guest

Blog by Kirian McClure The children were restless and their breaths quick in the chilly night air as they approached the long winding driveway that snaked around and up the hill. ... Read more..

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Princess Addie

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 Guest

Blog by Grace McKnight Halloween has never really been that big of a deal for me, I don't really like to dress up, besides I cannot stomach paying $60.00 for a ... Read more..

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Halloween Memories

Monday, October 29th, 2012 Guest

Blog by Stacey Keller Growing up, there was one family tradition which meant the world to me: Our annual trip to the Sauvie's Island Pumpkin Patch. The annual Pumpkin Patch trip ... Read more..

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Ghost Story

Friday, October 26th, 2012 Guest

Blog by Robin Crocker On a dark and stormy Friday night in rural New England, right around the end of October, the two teenaged brothers John and Bryan King were out ... Read more..

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The History of the Jack-o-Lantern

Thursday, October 25th, 2012 Guest

Blog by Robin Crocker It's Halloween time and we all participate in some pretty kooky traditions. Ever wondered where the tradition of Jack-o-Lanterns started? Where did we ever get the silly ... Read more..

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You Deserve a Gift Basket, O Maker of Gift Baskets

Tuesday, August 21st, 2012 Guest

This poem was written for us by Scott Poole after he accompanied us on GiftTree's white water rafting trip. Scott is the House Poet for LiveWire! Radio variety show in ... Read more..

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They Say It’s Your Birthday!

Thursday, January 20th, 2011 Guest

Guest Blogger: Mitzi Hathaway Happy Birthday! Feliz Cumpleanos! Briethla Shoa Dhiut! Joyeux Anniversaire! Alles Gute zum Geburgstag! Buon Compleanno! No matter in what language you say it, the sentiment is the same. ... Read more..

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Sweet Surprises For Everyone!

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 Guest

Guest Blogger: Mitzi Hathaway Have you ever noticed that when attending a holiday party everyone gathers in the kitchen? Have you asked yourself why? There is just something about breaking bread ... Read more..

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The World Is Your Oyster

Friday, November 19th, 2010 Guest

Guest Blogger: Mitzi Hathaway While the holidays are a special time to spend with family and friends, it can also be a bit sad when those loved ones are far away. ... Read more..

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Bosses Day

Thursday, October 14th, 2010 Guest

Guest Blogger: Mitzi Hathaway “By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day.”  -Robert Frost We can thank Patricia Bays Haroski ... Read more..

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