Toe-to-toe: Do "real men" get pedicures? You bet!
I am not sure what you think of a man getting a pedicure. I have to say until I got my first one on Dec. 9, 2011, it just did not seem like something guys like me did.
Read some articles from back issues of the print edition and supplemental content.
I am not sure what you think of a man getting a pedicure. I have to say until I got my first one on Dec. 9, 2011, it just did not seem like something guys like me did.
Everyday Ethics: Charitable contributions as gifts, donations to food banks
Your question brings up two fascinating and related ethical subjects: what is a gift, and how hard it is for us to see the world from the perspective of somebody else. . .
The Spectator: Advertisers, readers and the good life. Iit all adds up
It is the advertisers, after all, who make it possible for us to distribute the Reader throughout the region at no cost to readers. And it is our thousands of readers who comprise the “audience” to whom advertisers showcase their businesses’ goods and services, alongside original content promoting the good life around the Columbia River. You can see how we all rely on each other.
Holiday Gift Ideas from CRR Columnists
In a pinch? Don't panic. Four of Columbia River Reader's most popular columnists offer last-minute tips. Just pick the interest area that best fits . . .
Gaspar's Journey
The legend called us kings, but we were really just rich. We had enough wealth to enjoy leisure, to study, to learn of other lands and to pay careful attention to the natural world. The legend called us magi – wise ones. Well, that might apply to Balthazar and Melchior, but me — I’m just, shall we say, curious.
Lower Columbia Informer: Coming together for Christmas: WWJD?
The gifts given to Baby Jesus are said to be the inspiration for the modern activity. But in my opinion it has devolved for many into just another point on the holiday checklist, rather than a meaningful exchange between people after getting to know each other’s interests. Mountains of gift cards can accumulate with no real thought involved. Spending actual time with people should be most important, but if we do advocate giving gifts, they should be thoughtful, maybe even handmade!
Book Review: The Keeper of Lost Causes
But I was drawn to "The Keeper of Lost Causes" by its title. Spending most of my life in social services, I suppose I identified with it. Olsen’s detective is grumpy, grouchy, ill-humored Carl Morck, recuperating from being shot in an incident that left one of his colleagues dead and the other paralyzed. We may wonder that his anti-social moods are the result of the trauma he suffered, but no, we learn Carl was like this before the shooting.
Northwest Gardener: New Year's Flowers
Colorful catalog and online photos are adequate for showing some color tones, but there is nothing like viewing the flowers in person to know the true characteristics of plants. We developed The Gardens @ Sandy Bend to display new and familiar plants in a garden setting. . Each spring, national and international plant breeders and propagators ship samples of new introductions to the gardens. These become available to nurseries and garden centers the following spring. The summer of 2011 showcased the new plants for 2012.
Get a jump on your New Year's resolution: Move more, eat less
Writing down a goal is the first step to success. Walking marathons might not be for you. I began my road back to health by taking my beagle for a walk. Studies show that people with dogs tend to exercise more frequently. Start by going as far as you feel comfortable and increase it each day. Unlike membership in a gym, walking has no financial responsibility attached. There are NO EXCUSES…..whatever you do today is more than you did yesterday…..begin to move!
Hook, Line & Sinker: A Eurasian Invasion
One thing seems certain. Eurasian collared doves are here to stay. And, they appear to be increasing in numbers. If you haven’t seen any yet, you probably will soon. When you spot a pair of attractive, tan-colored, pigeon-like birds at your backyard feeder, they’ll most likely be Eurasian collared doves.
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