De’ Sea’s Commentary - Issue 1 of Who Knows

In this growing fast-paced electronic world, many people, including myself, life revolves around e-mail, social media and TEXTING.  At times, I feel I am running just to keep up with the constant changes.  Sometimes I think we need to put away or shut down our electronic devices for a while, that occupy so much of our time.  We need human contact; that is so important in the world today!  On the other hand, the computer might be the only means for some people to communicate with the world around them.

In the past, I have observed some people unable to have a personal one-on-one conversation with others.  It appears they feel very uncomfortable.  However, if you put a computer or cell phone in their hand, walla it’s as if you have turned on a light switch.   Their thumbs moving faster than light can travel, I might be exaggerating just a bit.  :-)

Don’t get me wrong I think computers and cell phones are great!  But, I think they have greatly hindered the need for interpersonal communication skills with the younger generation. 

I spend a lot of my time communicating with family and friends through email and social media.  I wouldn’t have it any other way; I think of it as my lifeline… my fantastic support team!  I try to find a healthy balance with all of it.

FYI- I'm here to stay baby!   :-D

De’ Sea’s Commentary - Issue 1 of Who Knows

In this growing fast-paced electronic world, many people, including myself, life revolves around e-mail, social media and TEXTING.  At times, I feel I am running just to keep up with the constant changes.  Sometimes I think we need to put away or shut down our electronic devices for a while, that occupy so much of our time.  We need human contact; that is so important in the world today!  On the other hand, the computer might be the only means for some people to communicate with the world around them.

In the past, I have observed some people unable to have a personal one-on-one conversation with others.  It appears they feel very uncomfortable.  However, if you put a computer or cell phone in their hand, walla it’s as if you have turned on a light switch.   Their thumbs moving faster than light can travel, I might be exaggerating just a bit.  :-)

Don’t get me wrong I think computers and cell phones are great!  But, I think they have greatly hindered the need for interpersonal communication skills with the younger generation. 

I spend a lot of my time communicating with family and friends through email and social media.  I wouldn’t have it any other way; I think of it as my lifeline… my fantastic support team!  I try to find a healthy balance with all of it.

FYI- I'm here to stay baby!   :-D

Pay It Forward - Making a Difference Today

You know how the littlest thing you do for a person means the world to them.  Today, I went to our annual parking lot sale with one neighbor.  On my way home saw another neighbor walking over, I asked if she wanted company and went back with her. (Don't worry, I didn't just leave the person I was with originally; she had to get home.) The second person I returned to the sale with was so happy she had someone to talk to, and didn't have to be there alone.  I truly cherish moments like these and am glad I shared my time with her! 

Pay It Forward - Making a Difference Today

You know how the littlest thing you do for a person means the world to them.  Today, I went to our annual parking lot sale with one neighbor.  On my way home saw another neighbor walking over, I asked if she wanted company and went back with her. (Don't worry, I didn't just leave the person I was with originally; she had to get home.) The second person I returned to the sale with was so happy she had someone to talk to, and didn't have to be there alone.  I truly cherish moments like these and am glad I shared my time with her! 

Leap of Faith

Life has so many twists and turns.  You may think you have a perfect opportunity just waiting for you to reach out and grab hold of, but you hold back for fear of the unknown.  Do not wait; take that leap of faith; you never know what blissful joy and happiness await you around the bend!

Leap of Faith

Life has so many twists and turns.  You may think you have a perfect opportunity just waiting for you to reach out and grab hold of, but you hold back for fear of the unknown.  Do not wait; take that leap of faith; you never know what blissful joy and happiness await you around the bend!

Article in newspaper - WORTHY CAUSE

SnowCap auction to include opportunity for airplane ride

This group of SnowCap supporters creates handcrafted items and gift baskets for the annual dinner and auction. From left, Carol Broyles, Verneta Price, Sherry Mollohan and Pastor Pat Berger of Covenant Presbyterian Church. COURTESY DANNI MOONEY, SNOWCAP

The annual SnowCap Community Charities dinner and auction is set for Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Holiday Inn-Portland Airport, 8439 N.E. Columbia Blvd. The silent bidding hall will open at 5:30 p.m. A buffet dinner and oral auction will follow. Among the oral auction items available for bid will be an airborne tour of either Mount St. Helens or Mount Hood.

The increased need for SnowCap services for low-income families and individuals has attracted a record number of oral auction packages, according to Kirsten Wageman, director of programs and development. “We have vacation getaways, fishing tripods, barbecues, artwork, handmade items and professional and personal services,” she said. Wageman added that the goal for this event is to raise $150,000.

“Times are increasingly hard for many unemployed and underemployed in east Multnomah County,” according to Judy Alley, SnowCap executive director. “Demand for SnowCap assistance has grown to more than 9000 requests per month, a 20 percent increase over a year ago,” she continued.

SnowCap Community Charities is a philanthropic organization created to serve the poor in much of east Multnomah County, including the large areas around Gresham, Fairview, Wood Village and Troutdale.