Tuesday, May 20, 2014
ensure isn't just for old people
Today: I was stocking the fridge in the break room at work with some Ensure. One of my co-workers asked me if I was getting ready to celebrate my 80th birthday. Unfortunately, no. I had to explain that I have a health condition and sometimes this is the only thing my stomach can take. It's nice to be able to leave some here so I don't have to carry them back and forth all the time.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
we're awesome airlines
I just paid $25 to check my bag....I am annoyed. delta can stick that in their baggage compartment. And so can all other airlines. I do not fly as often as possible for the reason that it is a huge rip off to have to pay to check a bag. Airlines are a joke. Will they really start charging for Carry-on now too?
I should just come up with my own airline. It will be called we're awesome airlines because we will be awesome. No bag fees. Check what you want, carry on what you like. No assigned seats and no cattle call. Normal size snacks, and more than 4oz of tomato juice. And complimentary. Why? Because we're awesome airlines!
I should just come up with my own airline. It will be called we're awesome airlines because we will be awesome. No bag fees. Check what you want, carry on what you like. No assigned seats and no cattle call. Normal size snacks, and more than 4oz of tomato juice. And complimentary. Why? Because we're awesome airlines!
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Palouse Cares Food Drive After Action
Palouse Cares Food Drive - Saturday, December 1, 2012
Thousands of Volunteers gathered at 9am in 7 communities with one goal - collect as much food as possible for local food banks in just a couple of hours. Several communities also hosted silent auctions.
The food drive was covered ahead of time on Inland Northwest News Radio Stations and also had commercials on KLEW TV and Inland Northwest Broadcasting Stations. In addition to post coverage on KLEW TV and in the Moscow-Pullman Daily News, our effort in Colfax also earned coverage in the Whitman County Gazette.
In Colfax, 50 volunteers collected 1,850 pounds of food going door-to-door, and earned $2,300 overall with financial donations, silent auction proceeds, and a contribution of $500 in gift cards to Rosauers from Palouse Cares.
We presented the to-be-collected proceeds to the Colfax Food Bank at the Lighted Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 6.
The overall effort of Palouse Cares raised $25,000 in contributions and silent and live auction proceeds and 38,000 pounds of food by going door-to-door with the help of thousands of Volunteers.
In Colfax, I have to recognize the gracious time and effort given of the following families who volunteered that day:
- Kelley Messinger
- Jacqueline Miller
- Tim Miller
- Sam Oien
- Len Mathina
- Joe Nelson
- Keelyn Nelson
- Bailey Short
- Betina Workman
- Ken, Eden, Oakley, Ivy & Georgia Workman
- Darian & Jadyn Manfredda
- Terry & Beth Asbjornson
- Mark, Kendall and Kailee Clinton
- Sam Dailey
- Kirby Dailey
- Ysabeaux Ng
- Ben Brison
- Tracy and Joe Solis
- Bruce Heiner
- Aleta Heiner
- James Heiner
- John Langston
- Chris Davis
- Anne Marie Davis
- Bob Krikac
- Darrell Nastasi
- Gary Martin
- Janet Nastasi
- Cathy Martin
- Don Kocb
- Dillen Livingston
- Francisco Aguilar
- Amy from Colfax Subway
- Gail Webster
- Suzy McNeilly
- Jim Berdal
- Santa Claus
- Kathy Clark
- Sabrina Kennedy and Family
- The Employees at Rosauers
- and many others
I am also so incredibly grateful to the businesses, individuals and organizations who made special contributions to make our success in Colfax possible, who have not already been mentioned:
- Colfax Les Schwab
- Kathy Mayer
- Debbie Glass
- The Employees at Whitman Hospital
- Holly and the Employees at Colfax Arbys and Taco Time
- Brian at Cougar Food Mart
- Rick Minard and Don Frei with Palouse Cares
- Jon Carson and Greg Meyer
- Kimberly at Best Western Wheatland Inn
- JoReen Brinkman, Colfax Subway
- Tick Clock Drug and Gifts
- Flowers and More
- Events on Main
- Colfax Grange
- Palouse Brand
- Pete and Kandis at Top Notch Cafe
- WSU Athletics Marketing
- Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
- Barry at Colfax Ace Hardware
- Lube Plus
- Shawn McAddams at Colfax Rosauers
- Mark Clinton
- Colfax Rotary
- Sam Dial Jewelers
- Huber Action Freight
- and many others
Donors also included:
- Daniel and Jennifer Wood
- Colfax Thrifty Grandmothers
- Sally Ousley
- Charli Hochsprung
- Jennifer Booker
- Jim Berdal
- Diane Monson
- Jane Roberts
- Joel Hurley
- Whitney Mueller
- Gail Webster
- Suzy McNeilly
- and many other cash contributors!
We are so grateful for your help and we look forward to working with you again next year! We are told the Colfax Food Bank will use all of what we raised by Christmas. So please give as much as you can, and give often. Merry Christmas!
Whitney Mueller
Sunday, December 2, 2012
O Christmas, Tree
It is amazing how adding a Christmas Tree (From Wal-Mart Pullman) to our home makes it finally feel like Christmas inside and out.
We started with a fake, 6.5 foot pre-lit tree. Added red tinsel garland. Topped with an angel. Red and Silver sparkly ornaments and Red and Silver ball ornaments. not to mention, candy canes, my favorite. Next year - star wire garland and bows. And MORE ornaments.
We were going to do just the outside this year, and I couldn't resist. It's been literally five years since I've decorated a Christmas Tree. A wreath and our garland on the outside looks great, but it didn't bring the Christmas spirit inside quite like the tree did.
All three of these pictures I must credit to my Super Husband to Be, Francisco. This last one is the view from our open door to the neighbors across the street. Every one is getting in to the Christmas Spirit.
I will digress that I finally opened one of my Christmas Gifts from Last year - a bottle of Peppermint Schnapps. That will tell you how much we drink around here. And I must say that little pour of minty goodness in my hot chocolate was the perfect way to celebrate a job well done, here at home, and yesterday morning. . .
The Palouse Cares Food Drive in Colfax was a huge success. I'm waiting on numbers from the other communities. But here in town we did: 1800 pounds of food (in 3 hours). Plus at least $1800 in fundraising from our efforts minimum when all is said and done. Now that tops off the warm and cozy Christmas feeling at our house as we reflect on the weekend and look forward to the coming week.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Palouse Cares - 4 days away
Saturday, December 1st is the biggest single-day food drive on the Palouse.
Volunteers in communities around the area will meet for a door-to-door food drive with one goal:
Collect as much food as possible for local food banks.
In addition to collecting food and cash donations, there are also silent auctions in Colfax, Pullman, and Moscow. Check out the lists online at www.PalouseCares.org.
Volunteers in communities around the area will meet for a door-to-door food drive with one goal:
Collect as much food as possible for local food banks.
In addition to collecting food and cash donations, there are also silent auctions in Colfax, Pullman, and Moscow. Check out the lists online at www.PalouseCares.org.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
World-Class Entertainment in my backyard
As a long-time sponsor and personal fan of Festival Dance, I encourage you to purchase tickets for the Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats, this Sunday at 3pm at Beasley Coliseum. Or, please spread the word to a friend who you know would enjoy this experience. Call Festival Dance and save $2/ticket – (208) 883-3267. Your ticket helps benefit the continuation of Festival Dance programs which emphasize Diversity, Accessibility, Nurturing local talent, Community involvement and artistic Excellence.
I appreciate your consideration to help spread the word about this world-class event happening on Sunday. Check out the email invitation below and watch a video preview!
Thank you for your consideration!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Upcoming LCSC SBDC Workshops!
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