I live with my husband in the High Desert of Central Oregon, and I'm a professional graphic designer who writes on the side. Up until recently, my writing has been more of a past time that I squeezed into my busy life whenever possible. Now that I've lost
+ more bio informationIt's your responsibility as a homeowner to maintain safe conditions in and around your property. If someone is injured due to a hazardous situation in your house, you will be held accountable and could face thousands of dollars in legal and medical fees. Take steps to protect yourself and others by preventing five of the most... More..
Socializing your new puppy is an important step in your young dog's early training. Getting your dog familiar with people, places, sights, sounds, smells, and other animals will help him be a happy pet you can take almost anywhere.The following are a few tips that can help:1. Take puppy for frequent walks in the neighborhood:... More..
A company's brand is the heart of its marketing strategy. An effective advertising strategy is all about establishing why a customer should choose one product or service over another.Advertising is used to get a product's name out into the market, but it's the story attached to that product that is the real marketing tool. Th... More..
Introducing a new kitten into the home is fun and exciting for the whole family, but teaching her to use her litter box may be a challenge. It's likely kitty will sense the emotions from everyone in the house, including other pets, so it's important to approach her training with calm and patience. Causes of litter box accid... More..
Shapeshifters. Were-beasts. Both terms describe the malevolent witch of Southwestern Native American lore, the skinwalker.Little is known about the illusive witches who wear the skins of animals to transform themselves into the creatures they wish to immolate. Though considered legend by most, the naagloshii (he who trots alo... More..
Advertising can be expensive for any business, but the questionable return on investment (ROI) for a restaurant may make promotional efforts cost-prohibitive. But there are ways to spread the word about a local eatery that won't damage the bottom line. Contact the restaurant review section of the town's newspapers and other ... More..
A graphic designer's job is extremely diverse, but our main objective is to solve problems. Whether we're designing for print or the web, our clients depend on us to deliver a message that's not only pleasing to the eye, it must also sell a product, promote a service, explain how something works, illustrate a business objecti... More..
A romantic partnership is complex and challenging, so it's no wonder couples often struggle to make it work. Events that happen over the course of a relationship affect not only a couple's feelings toward each other, but the way they express those feelings are influenced as well. Relationships grow, growth brings change, and ... More..
There's been a lot of flux in the world of credit cards recently, and some cardholder agreements are seeing a few unwanted changes that affect interest charges, credit limits, late fees, and annual membership dues. New rules to limit the changes credit card companies are imposing on cardholders may not take effect until early... More..
Karen Duvall
Bend, Oregon US
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