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Real Life

Could it be a habit?

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then is not an act, but a habit. – Aristotle Wow that’s how I began my 1998 annual…

Dee Anne EversonJuly 2, 2026

Dee Anne's Notes

Great things together

I believe that when one door closes, another door opens – new opportunities and collaborations are an exciting part of our leadership journey. – Frances…

Dee Anne EversonJune 23, 2026

Food for thought

Top 10 Lessons Learned (Wildfire Edition)

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. — Confucius The Climate Resilience Fund came to our community this week…

Dee Anne EversonJune 18, 2026

Real Life

So Much Good

“As society sees what women can do, as women see what women can do, there will be more women out there doing things, and we’ll…

Dee Anne EversonMay 21, 2026

Real Life

My Rules for Living. An Eagle’s Eye View

Yesterday I was on a panel for Nonprofit Association of Oregon on being an executive director. The other two panelists were great leaders in our…

Dee Anne EversonMay 15, 2026

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Dee Anne's Notes

A Tapestry of Three Decades

"Three decades together isn't just time — it's a tapestry of shared dreams, laughter and love." As I begin my 30th year here, it seems…

Dee Anne EversonJanuary 27, 2026

Inspiration

Gratitude and Gratefulness

“We can complain because rose bushes have thornsor rejoice because thorns have roses.”-Alphonse Karr These times are challenging and yet gratitude shifts everything. Because of…

Dee Anne EversonDecember 24, 2025