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Mossyrock Musings

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

It’s been an enchanting visit to Christmas Hills Tree Farm for Christmas and the days following. Delightful family and friends, all kinds of activities, food at every turn, and a warm atmosphere. Couple this will several treks with my brother to take pictures of creeks, lakes, rivers, mountains, forest beauty, and animals. Got an especially [...]

West Valley Think Tank enjoys catered lunch

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Today was my birthday, and I couldn’t think of anything more fun than to invite some very special people and have one of them cater the lunch.
Anne Caldwell, who is a human resources guru, is also a terrific caterer, and she came into my home this morning and took over while I went back [...]

American Diabetes Month has special meaning for me

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

I grew up with a grandfather who had diabetes. He was a doctor in Bellingham, Washington (Solon R. Boynton, MD), and did a remarkable job of keeping his diabetes managed, but it wasn’t always easy. Grandpa Doc was born November 9, 1879. I can’t do the math on that! Well, I could, but suffice it [...]

Wildlife World Zoo/Aquarium wins Westmarc honor

Friday, November 6th, 2009

This week, Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium won the Chairman’s Award from Westmarc, a nonprofit that recognizes outstanding contributions to the image, lifestyle, and economic development of the West Valley.
The zoo is home to Arizona’s largest collection of exotic wildlife, with more than 3,000 animals representing nearly 600 species. The aquarium features 75 indoor exhibits [...]

All about Homelessness

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

My friend, Becky Blanton, spent a year as a homeless person, and last summer she was one of the seven-minute speakers at TED in Oxford, England. Here is the video of her presentation.

Blanton just published an eBook, and you are welcome to download it. It’s called “Homeless for the Holidays,” and a terrific book for [...]

Morasha’s topsy turvy invisible world

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Morasha Rael Winokur rocks. She’s authentic. Morasha knows that her brother’s constant babbling isn’t his fault, but sometimes she just wishes she could be a regular eleven-year-old girl. Not exactly possible, when brother Iyal, born with FASD, is unpredictable and emotional no matter where he is. At times, part of her wishes he would just [...]

How online businesspeople show they’re trustworthy

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

By Judy Vorfeld
In much of America, when you walk into a store for the first time, you generally do so because it’s attractive, clean, has professional signs, and good parking . . . but you still need to be persuaded to make a purchase.
Does someone greet you with a smile and ask if you need [...]

How Web Designers Sell Themselves

Monday, September 21st, 2009

By Judy Vorfeld
Are you one of those Web designers who design quite well, but don’t have time to work on your own site? Savvy Web surfers looking for designers expect a great deal from a site offering Web development/design.
Here are some points you should consider if you offer Web development on your [...]

My Fonts offers some dandy deals

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

I subscribe to the MyFonts newsletter, and came across some dandy deals on 10 of its fonts.
Click here to go to the subscribe page. Or you might want to go right to the home page. I think you’ll find it a worthwhile site.

Kulp and Winokur: Advocates for people struggling with FASD

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

Jodee Kulp
Hidden disabilities ravage our landscape - are we brave enough to confront reality in supporting change and compassion? This is the header for Jodee Kulp’s blog. She’s a powerful advocate for people suffering from the ravages of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Building Better Baby Brains
Every year on September 9th, International FASD Awareness Day [...]