#TeenEssay   At the end of every year, I think about the past twelve months broadly, widely, with a zoomed-out perspective, and I marvel at how those twelve months could possibly have gone by so fast. I think back to the minute, the second, always fixed in my...

#BeavertonHealth&Happiness   There may be complicated family obligations for some or a deep sense of loneliness and loss for others. Darkness prevails. Rain and cold and gloom set in. It’s barely sunrise when we leave for work and past sundown when we get...

#BonnieHays   It’s important to know your animals’ limits when it comes to chilly temperatures. Tolerance to the cold can vary from animal to animal depending on coat type and thickness, body fat, medical conditions, age and activity level. Like people, animals...

#MessageFromTheMayor   Election season has ended, and we are flying into the end-of-the-year hustle. This is a busy time of year for most of us, especially those who have significant holidays that are celebrated with friends and family. Let’s remember three...