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Why Portland, Oregon?

By: on 12/10/2011
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Hope you like pictures, because I am finally able to post them again and I have lots to share with you, thanks to my new hosting company, bluehost.  So many friends have asked us what it is about Portland that inspired us to actually stay here and rent a place. I am not sure where ...

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Haiti Needs Soap

By: on 01/21/2010
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Our friend Alane of Blissful Botanica just brought to my attention this blog: http://www.greatcakessoapworks.com/handmade-soap-blog/index.php/soap-needed-in-haiti/ Don’t have any soap/shampoo to spare?  The crafting community is also stepping up and showing their support.  Find out how by going to my friend Rachel’s blog: www.lostintheattic.typepad.com/ And if you are needing or wanting anything from Mary Janes Farm, please consider ...

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On The Giving of Gifts (One Woman's Wish-List)

By: on 12/14/2009
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Affordability Can we, as individuals afford to give what has been deemed socially acceptable in our human circles?  Can we, as a global community, afford it?  If not, then let this be the year we begin (or continue) to change our habits for the better.  Sustainability Are our purchases improving societies and eco-systems or destroying them?  Let us all try to wrap our heads ...

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