A Call to Action...

     I've got some cool stuff to share this week, but first I want to please ask you to consider making a donation to the Red Cross on behalf of those affected by the landslide in Oso, WA.  It's not too far from where I live and it has just devastated that community.  There has been an outpouring of gifts of clothes and food into the area, gas cards and other physical necessities.  I even heard the story of a woman who has volunteered to wash all the laundry of the searchers at a local laundromat for as long as the search continues.  They are well covered now.  But in a few weeks, when the sensation dies down, there will still be need as roads, houses, and lives are re-built.  The best way I can think of to support them is with a non-perishable donation of money.  Additionally, I understand the local helicopter team that has been instrumental in the rescue efforts is about to close from lack of funding.  The Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team is down $150,000 after a lost funding stream. I plan to donate to them also.  Those of you with a soft spot for our fuzzy friends may wish to make a donation to Puget Sound Animal Welfare Rescue and Education as they help those four-legged survivors.  If you don't see something interesting here, a local radio station has compiled a complete list of all the ways to donate money and time.

Thank you for your consideration...

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