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The orange-striped ships with sailors from the US Coast Guard that patrol the waters of Washington, Oregon and Idaho are responsible for...
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- Jun 25, 2019
- 8 min
Chasing Failure
Richard Kresser stood outside a café in Bend, Oregon, devastated. He cried as he spoke to his girlfriend over the phone. “The trip’s...
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- May 20, 2019
- 7 min
On Final Approach
Off course and months behind schedule, Jacob Hendrickson continues to propel his custom-made row boat toward what he hopes will be a...
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- Apr 22, 2019
- 8 min
It started as an idea …
Ideas are powerful. Something as simple as a passing thought can become something huge that impacts our daily lives, or something small...
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- Mar 25, 2019
- 7 min
Time Served in the Corps
Upon graduating high school we all face the same challenging question: What do I want to do with my life? One path is to continue your...
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- Feb 20, 2019
- 7 min
A Land with No Fences
As a traveling veterinarian and a world traveler, Bruce Pedersen is accustomed to rugged terrain. He practices veterinary medicine in...
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- Jan 28, 2019
- 10 min
Immersed in Culture
It was freezing outside. The chill in the air was biting, and the ocean roared as waves crashed on the long, sandy beach. A gentle breeze...
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- Dec 24, 2018
- 8 min
My MS
My first impulse was to slug the doctor. Not because he had just diagnosed me with the chronic disease known as multiple sclerosis. It...
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- Nov 26, 2018
- 7 min
Painful Memories
Fifty years ago, I was an acne-faced teenager desperately trying to cling to the tail of the political unrest that had swept our nation....
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- Oct 29, 2018
- 8 min
The Power to Change
When Peter Mico started to feel the physical effects of a long career in the restaurant industry, he knew he had to make a change. With...
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- Sep 24, 2018
- 7 min
Meeting Aggression with Kindness
It’s back to school time. While for some students it can be an exciting time of reuniting with their friends, for others it can produce a...
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- Aug 20, 2018
- 7 min
Five Happy Hearts Traveling the World
Traveling the world. It's something many of us dream of doing but only few ever get the chance. And for one Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, mom and...
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- Jul 23, 2018
- 7 min
The Cycle for Good
Rick Anderson is an avid re-user and recycler. When my brother and I were very young, I remember my dad taking us on walks to nearby...
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- May 30, 2018
- 9 min
A Life Left Behind
If you are a parent, you know you would do anything for your child. But imagine being told your entire life what you must eat, how you...
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- May 18, 2018
- 5 min
The Hayden Triathlon
It’s early—only 3am on a Saturday morning in July. It’s still dark and chilly outside, but volunteers are already gathering on...
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- Apr 23, 2018
- 7 min
Taking Action
As he walked into the restaurant, the last 25 years instantly melted away. He was my high school boyfriend, European travel partner and a...
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