Kate Dyer-Seeley  

A few months ago I wrote my column for the Vancouver Voice about a community gardens project that the city of Vancouver offers its resident.  If you have time or the inclination, you can read the entire article here.  The basic premise of the feature was how easy it is to plot out a garden in a [...]

A packed stadium, the smell of fresh cut grass and grilling hot dogs…nothing’s better on a summer evening then kicking back with a cold beer and watching your local team knock one out the park.  Come July here in P-town it will be better because while you’re taking in a game you can support a [...]

Rose Festival season in Portland historically guarantees one thing:  rain.  It never seems to fail that the moment Ferris wheels and cotton candy machines are wheeled into downtown the rain begins and continues throughout the Festival’s parades and garden tours.  Knowing this soggy fact I thought nothing of participating in the Starlight Run when I [...]

Current thought in Alzheimer’s research is “What’s good for the heart is good for the brain.”  Researchers and neuroscientists have focused on the benefits of consuming a Mediterranean diet and how food from this region my help enhance brain health.  Last week board members and guests of the Alzheimer’s Association here in Oregon were able to [...]

I can’t say that prior to having Luke I frequented parades.  That’s not to say I don’t enjoy a good parade every so often–I am a full fledged America after all.  My toes will tap to the beat of brass band booming by.  It’s simply that having a preschooler lends itself to more parade viewing.   Last year Luke [...]

The creators of COYOD (Children of those with Young Onset Dementia) Max Larkin and Emily Broadway are biking through Portland this week as part of a nationwide tour.  Along route this spring they plan to connect and document the stories of others who’ve been impacted by this devastating disease.  For more information on the project click here.  They’ll be blogging [...]

Mahatma Gandhi’s words ring true this week, “You must be the change you want to see in the world.”  In a few short days our new president will be sworn in.  Regardless of whether you cast a vote for Mr. Obama or one of his opponents, you have a unique opportunity to share your ideas for change at the president-elect’s Web [...]

 It might seem earlier to start thinking about Thanksgiving… But, the election is officially over.  Political signs will soon be replaced with pilgrims and cornucopias.  Turkeys will be purchased, stuffed and seasoned.  Families will bicker over drumsticks and football scores.  As the festive holiday season kicks off many families will be struggling to hold on to [...]