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Magazine Editor’s Note
Table of Contents Contributors .................................................................................... 4
In the Spotlight From Brazil, With Love .............................................................5 Brazilian-born Milena Ziober started a home business for financial, cultural and creative means.
Work-At-Home Moms ............................................................ 11 These working women have discovered that it’s possible to achieve professional success while also working as a stay-at-home mom.
Conquering Cooking Together .............................................. 17 Even children have the skills to contribute safely and creatively in the kitchen.
Terrifying Success.................................................................. 21 Goth horror author April Tucholke’s debut novel, “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” has created national buzz.
Knowledge & Advice What We’re Reading ...............................................................................9 Juggling Schedules ............................................................................... 14 Welcome Home: Designing with Children........................................ 16 Recipes for Cooking Together ............................................................. 18 To Your Health: Enlarged Prostates ...................................................20 Caring for Others: Respite Care ..........................................................24 High Desert Life Styles: Kids’ Fashion ...............................................25 The Quest for Clear Skin......................................................................26 Central Oregon Legends: Factory Women ........................................28 At the Workplace: Securing a Seasonal Job .......................................30
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is a product of The Bulletin’s Special Projects Division, P.O. Box 6020, Bend, OR 97708. All content is the property of The Bulletin/Western Communications Inc., and may not be reproduced without written permission. Printed by Northwest Web Press, www.northwestwebpress.com. Story ideas may be submitted to editor Ben Montgomery for consideration. Contact him at 541-383-0379 or bmontgomery@ bendbulletin.com. Published: Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013.
Plenty of columns before this have set out to draw comparisons between parenting and various feats of determination and willpower, such as walking an endless high wire or climbing Mt. Everest. The point, of course, is that parenting can be a difficult yet rewarding journey that requires endurance and perseverance. I can see that. But as a parent with less-than-ideal core strength, a fear of heights and an aversion to freezing, oxygen-deprived environments, I find such comparisons silly. While parenting has easily proven to be the greatest challenge of my life, the journey thus far has been less about accomplishing feats than simply seeking balance as the future unfolds. In this respect, I find parenting to be more like a game of Jenga. As the game begins, you have a neatly stacked tower of blocks – structured, stable and full of potential. One by one, you remove pieces from the middle of the stack and place them at the top, building a taller and more complex structure. As the game progresses, your tower may begin to show signs of weakness and instability. Or it may surprise you with its ability to achieve balance and find strength in unexpected places. Either way, you know that this structure is at the mercy of decisions you’ve made in the past, both good and bad – choices you can’t take back. And that scares you sometimes because this isn’t a game – it’s parenting. And your job as a parent is to not only ensure the tower never collapses (in the game it always collapses) but is able to magnificently and graciously rise to wonderful new heights. Impossible? It seems that way sometimes. But don’t tell the women we feature in this edition of U Magazine. With a focus on parenting, this edition spotlights a number of women who wouldn’t accept the seemingly black-and-white choice between parenting and career. Learn how their stories unfolded in “From Brazil, With Love” on page 5 and “Work-At-Home Moms” on page 11. These mothers aren’t climbing Everest or balancing on a wire high above the ground. They’re simply parenting, and that in and of itself is a magnificent thing.
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An avid crocheter and origamist, JOHN CAL worked as a baker, head chef, ukuleleist and Sno-Cat driver before settling into writing. He enjoys filling his time with yoga, postcard writing and collecting bowties. John also collects candy from around the world — he has a 100-plus specimen collection (and counting) — and lives in Sisters with his dog, Hank. Former Bulletin business reporter turned international teacher, JEFF MCDONALD, has returned to Oregon following a three-year sojourn in the Middle East. When he’s not traversing the globe, he enjoys the seasons, the laid-back culture, and the people of Central Oregon.
Bend has been home to LINDA ORCELLETTO and her husband, Joe, since 1996. Their “fur child” golden retriever keeps them busy with outdoor activities. When not pounding the keyboard or volunteering, she enjoys exploring the back roads and history of Oregon.
KATHY OXBORROW is a writer and consultant who helps her clients tell their stories in a compelling way. A former pubic affairs TV producer in Portland, Kathy’s curiosity and inquisitive mind bring a fresh perspective when conducting research or interviewing people for a project. She lives outside of Bend and enjoys riding her horse, Sara. BUNNY THOMPSON is an internationally published writer living in Sisters. She cruised on a sailboat for six years and 40,000 miles where she wrote a novel and published travel and adventure articles in national and international magazines such as Sail, Cruising World, Southern Boating and Island Scene.
FROM BRAZIL,
WITH
LOVE
Brazilian-born Milena Ziober started a home business for financial, cultural and creative means.
by Kathy Oxborrow, for The Bulletin Special Projects | Photos by Nicole Werner The pursuit of three goals led Brazilian-born Milena Ziober down a path she continues to follow today. They included earning personal income, supporting the artisans of her native country and keeping the cultural connection to Brazil alive for her two daughters, 10-year-old Brisa and 8year-old Makaya Sol. This path led to her founding of Wild Berry Eco Jewelry, an online marketplace that sells handcrafted jewelry made from Brazilian flora— seeds, trees, leaves, grasses, berries and coconuts.
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She runs the webbased business from her Bend home, a decision that’s awarded her with opportunities to bond with her family both culturally and creatively. It enables her to be there for her daughters while introducing them to her native culture during trips to Brazilian co-ops where the jewelry is made. “It’s huge to keep the culture and the opportunity for me to bring the girls and show them two sides of the world,” Ziober said. “They see a lot of poverty, but in other ways it’s very rich.” The idea for Wild Berry Eco Jewelry was born during one of these trips to her homeland. Since starting the business, these trips have become more frequent as Ziober visits the Brazilian co-ops to select merchandise as well as inspect the working environment, making sure the conditions are not exploitative of the women. “Most of the jewelry is made by single moms who work together,” Ziober said. “They’re protected by the co-ops, so people aren’t taking advantage of their work.” The Brazilian women live very simple lives, she added, and making the jewelry is a way for them to have
Ziober regularly visits the co-ops in Brazil where she meets the artists (above) and reviews working conditions.
a better life. The style of arts and crafts made in Brazil has always remained close to Ziober’s heart, and she revels in the idea of sharing the beauty of these wares with people of other cultures. Ziober knows a lot about living in two cultures. Her father is American and her mother Brazilian. “My dad always said I have passports in both worlds,” she said. Ziober’s first trip to the U.S. at age 16 was to visit her paternal grandmother in Wyoming. While she returned to Brazil, that initial visit whetted her appetite for more adventure. So at 19, she moved to San Francisco to study hotel and restaurant management. Her boyfriend, Luis — now her husband — joined her, and the couple eventually opened a Brazilian restaurant in San Diego. A difficult pregnancy led to closing the restaurant and moving to Bend where her husband was offered a business opportunity.
Wild Berry really is a family affair. Luis helps with marketing through social media, and her daughters love to assist when she displays her jewelry at artisan events. “My oldest loves being part of it — she sells — and my 8-year-old loves to redo the table all the time,” she said. Ziober makes some of the jewelry herself from the native vegetation, and some she purchases from the artists. The jewelry made from Golden Grass, which only grows in the northwest part of Brazil, has become a very popular in Europe and the U.S. Golden Grass has a rich color and is crafted into various artistic forms — jewelry, hats, baskets and purses. Orange is Ziober’s favorite color,
something one may notice immediately upon looking at her designs. In addition to orange, her creations feature a mix of vibrant colors and earth tones. “Wild Berry Eco Jewelry’s mission is to bring to the world the beauty, strength, diversity and creativity found in Brazil, by the hands of the Brazilian people that present their art and culture in great-looking fashion jewelry,” states the business website, wildberryecojewelry. com. Wild Berry is also a distributor for jewelry from Global Mamas, which represents African women by creating sustainable economic opportunities that help them become financially independent. Global Mamas’ jewelry is handmade from recycled glass and,
along with products made from the Brazilian co-op, is certified Free Trade. While there is no one regulator agency that certifies products as Free Trade, that designation signifies that the exchange of goods will be based on principles of economic and social justice in international trade. Ziober said as far as future plans for her business, she would like to represent artwork from women in other countries. “It doesn’t matter where the art comes from because it definitely draws me closer to my culture,” she said. Running Wild Berry has helped teach her children about the privileges that they have in the US that don’t exist in Brazil and vice versa. She wants her daughters to incorporate the values of both cultures into their lives, much like how she grew up. “I love both countries,” said. “They are just different.”
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What We’re Reading
Brief reviews of recent selections made by Central Oregon book clubs. by Bunny Thompson, for The Bulletin Special Projects
There’s snow in the mountains, so summer must be coming to a close. As we head into to fall, it’s time to light a fire in the fireplace, grab a hot cup of tea or a glass of wine, and curl up with a good book. What We’re Reading is a good place to find that next book for you or for your book group. That’s exactly where the Bend Book Worms found their latest good read. “In The Woods” by Tana French was reviewed in What We’re Reading and chosen by the Book Worms for their lineup of books.
When three children do not return from the woods near Dublin in 1984, a search finds only one small boy bloody, battered and unable to recall anything about the incident. Twenty years later, two detectives are investigating the recent murder of a young girl when they discover chilling similarities between the two cases. This group was unanimous with their opinion on this book: excellent! Keep checking What We’re Reading as you plan your book group’s 2014 list, and don’t forget to stay in touch.
“Tell the Wolves I’m Home” by Carol Rifka Brunt
“State of Wonder” by Ann Patchett
Chapter Chicks
Red Tent Book Club
This debut novel was a national bestseller, a winner of the Alex Award and named one of the best books of 2013 by Oprah Magazine. Fourteen-year-old June Elbus has only one best friend: her uncle, the renowned painter, Finn Weiss. When Finn dies suddenly, no one in the family will speak about his death. After the funeral, June receives a package from a man named Toby. Inside the package was a beautiful teapot June recognizes as the one in her uncle’s apartment and a note asking for the opportunity to meet her. June and Toby begin a special friendship pulled together by the man they both loved. The Chapter Chicks approached the discussion of this book from many rich angles: coming-of-age; sibling love-betrayalreconciliation; the fear and ignorance of AIDS in 1987. “June captured our hearts, and we loved her self-deprecating honesty in her feelings towards Finn and her growth in befriending Toby,” said one member. This book is highly recommended for book groups for its depth of characterization and many facets for discussion.
Using the same rich prose from her previous books, Patchett delivers a provocative novel that will provide plenty of discussion fodder for your group. Dr. Marina Singh travels to the Amazon jungle in search of the remains of a friend and colleague. To uncover the mysterious circumstances of her colleague’s death, Dr. Singh needs to find her former mentor, Dr. Anneck Swenson, a renowned gynecologist studying the reproductive habits of a local tribe where women can conceive well into their middle ages and beyond. This is a novel that incorporates science, morality, emotion, and the difficult choices we have to make as humans and as professionals. “The twists and turns in this novel had all of us staying up too late reading,” said a member of the club. “We talked at length about the medical ethics involved in some of her characters choices. We also love discussing Dr. Swenson and her lies and half-truths.”
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Work-At-Home by Kari Mauser, The Bulletin Special Projects Photos by Nicole Werner & Kari Mauser
These working women have discovered that it’s possible to achieve professional success while also working as a stay-at-home mom.
MOMS
From the moment our first child is born, life as we know it completely transforms. As new moms, our lives revolve around caring for the little being who is completely dependant on us. For many women, by the time the traditional six-week maternity leave is over and it’s time to get back work, the idea of leaving our baby for someone else to care for launches us into a whole new realm of emotions, especially guilt and worry. The sensation of being torn between priorities, however, is not reserved for moms who
return to work. While working moms may feel they aren’t succeeding at home, stay-athome moms may feel they aren’t succeeding professionally. Some women have found that merging their professional endeavors with their home lives provides the perfect solution. For Adelle Dittman of Bend, a home-based business means flexibility and the freedom to be available for her children while still bringing in revenue and pursuing a successful professional life.
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Adelle Dittman (above) works and plays with her children, Jacob and Aliana.
Adelle’s Story
Despite the fact that she enjoyed her career as a graphic designer, when she got pregnant, Dittman decided she would quit her job and focus on being a mom. “I loved doing [design work], but I knew I wanted to be home with my son,” Dittman said. “I just really never pictured myself not being there with him.” So Dittman left the professional world behind and stayed at home with her son, Jacob, doing occasional freelance work. When Jacob was 2 years old, Dittman went back to work and immediately realized how much she missed her career. “I was really torn two ways,”
she said. “I wanted to do both, not one or the other.” That desire lead Dittman to build her own home-based advertising and design agency. Working out of a home office allows Dittman to control the balance between her career and being there for Jacob, now 6, and her 3-year-old daughter, Aliana. “The absolute best part of it is being there to take them to their activities,” Dittman said. “I am there in the morning, and there is no rushing out the door. I am there to pick up my son from school, and I get to spend time with my daughter during the day.” But working from home has its
challenges. “The hardest part is having to jump from one role to the other,” Dittman said. “It’s also tough to keep the work consistent because you are wearing all the hats when you own a business.” That’s why Dittman advises other moms considering working from home to make sure they are passionate about the work. And while she likes her kids to see her working so they realize there are ways to be successful without being in a 9-to-5 job, she also stresses how important it is not to lose track of why you wanted to work at home in the first place — to be with your kids.
Erica’s Story
It was difficult at first for Ericka O’Campo to put her career aside. She enjoyed her professional life and returned to her job as a collateral analyst after her son, Ethan, was born. But soon the tug on her heart became too much to bear. “Between the commute and working eight hours, I was missing him in the morning, and he was on his way to bed by the time I got home at night,” she said. “It was really hard to leave him every day.” O’Campo decided to shift her life and stay at home with Ethan. “It was hard to adjust to it being just about my family,” she said. “I
Erica O’Campo (below) spends an afternoon with her son, Ethan.
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“I am there in the morning, and there is no rushing out the door. I am there to pick up my son from school, and I get to spend time with my daughter during the day.” Jill Hansen and her son, Brody, finish some work so they can spend time at the park.
needed a way to fulfill that want for a career without taking time away from my family.” She began researching options for working from home and discovered Origami Owl, a social-selling jewelry company, and decided to start her own business with them. As an independent designer working from home in Bend, O’Campo was there for Ethan’s first word and for all the new words he’s mastered since. “At age 2, he is changing so much every day,” she said. “I don’t have to miss all the funny new things he does every day; I am seeing it first hand.” At the same time, O’Campo emphasized the importance of
setting aside certain working hours and sticking to them. Without that commitment, a homebased business is unlikely to be successful, she said.
Jill’s Story
For Jill Hansen, maintaining certain office hours is the best way to keep things balanced and avoid burnout. “It’s easy to work too much when you work at home,” she said. “It’s important to set parameters so you know when to shut down.” Hansen left her real estate office job at the end of her pregnancy knowing she wouldn’t go back. Even her teaching degree couldn’t tempt the new mom to go back to
work once Brody was born. In the beginning, she opted to run a daycare within her Bend home so she could make extra money while being with her son. But after two years, she wanted something more for herself. She found her way into direct sales, a job that allowed her to get out and about and earn an income without having to punch a daily time clock. Now that Brody is 7 and in the first grade, Hansen’s home-based career as a Rodan and Fields skin care consultant means she has the flexibility in her schedule to volunteer in his classroom. Furthermore, with the extra time she has now while her son’s in school, Hansen finds herself
pursuing more entrepreneurial adventures. She recently got a business license to buy and sell retail. “I literally turned it into a business in the trunk of my car,” Hansen laughed. “I’ve become sort of a personal shopper for friends, and friends of friends … somehow it it has just snowballed.” When it comes to advice, Hansen said sticking to it is key. “Don’t just do something for two months and give up, unless you absolutely hate it,” she said. “It takes time to build up your business, and it evolves. Eventually it pays off and through it you will find a new identity in yourself, especially as a new mom.”
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Juggling
Schedules
Feeling stressed? Families look for ways to avoid burnout. by Jeff McDonald, for The Bulletin Special Projects There is no doubt extracurricular activities help build confidence and prepare adolescents for success. But how do active youths maintain balance and avoid burnout? Families need to be there to provide support and guidance through the critical adolescent years, which include middle school and high school. Local school counselors and mental health professionals suggest several tips for active youth and their families. For Gary Whitley, a counselor at Bend High School, the issue is a personal one because he has five kids of his own. “One piece for me is the dinner hour,” he said. “For me, my family shares a meal on a regular basis. We turn the television off and eat together. It’s quiet. We shut out the other stuff that’s going on. It might not be every night, but we do it certain nights of the week.” With Bend High School offering International Baccalaureate (IB) coursework, students can have homework from up to six or seven classes a day. Many are also super engaged in other activities such as community service, dance or playing sports. Many students in the IB program are already accustomed to taking on extra challenges, Whitley said. But eventually, he said, many get stretched to the point of being overwhelmed.
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“To manage stress, when you put something on your plate, you need to take something else off,” he said. Parents need to be there to guide kids through that process, he said. “A lot of times parents will call me and say ‘Tommy’ had a meltdown at home,” he said. “But if you talk to his teachers at school, they haven’t seen it. It’s not uncommon at all.” Some kids become anxious because they are overburdened as the challenges of middle school and high school start to build up. Anxiety can be created when youth are overwhelmed and can lead to underperformance, said Kristina Ziegler, a Bend therapist who works with adolescents and their families. “I see kids with a lot of anxiety issues related to performance academically, in music, sports or dance,” she said. “It used to be depression, but there has been more of an increase in anxiety in the last 10 years.” Anxiety issues typically stem from overscheduled kids who have practices after school every day of the week and sometimes on weekends, Ziegler said. Just getting more sleep can boost performance more than cramming in an extra study or practice session, she said. “Children are getting an hour less sleep than kids did 30 years ago,” she said.
“It’s affecting their IQ scores, raising ADHD issues, creating more obesity and affecting their emotional well-being.” Certain types of praise and compliments also, ironically, can create imbalance in the child when they are directed at innate abilities, rather than effort, Ziegler said. “If a kid is told, ‘you’re really smart,’ they have more pressure to be really smart,” she said. “That makes them less willing to ask for assistance and more feeling like they have to be more perfect.” Once they find out they are not perfect, kids tend to either underperform or completely give up, she said. Z i e g l e r a d v i s e s parents and kids to eva luate t h e i r
participation in sports and other activities at the end of each season. Did the kid enjoy going to practice? Did she complain a lot or was he getting sick? These are topics a parent should discuss with a child when making decisions about whether to continue extracurricular activities, Ziegler said. Burnout is one issue that should not be ignored, said Karen Luke, a counselor at Summit High School. Sports burnout is common among
high school kids in a local culture that glorifies Olympic skiers, cyclists and other elite athletes, Luke said. “Often times the high school teams are so different from the club teams that they have a hard time with the different structure,” she said. “They have always been told they would play third base and they don’t want to make that change, so they lose interest in the sport because it is not what they have always known or done.” The glimmer of hope that their special athletic talents could lead to an athletic scholarship may begin to fade in high school when kids realize they are competing nationally against a larger pool of talent – not just other kids from
Central Oregon or the state, Luke said. In reality, only a few kids from a graduating class get a full-ride athletic scholarship each year, she said. The potential challenges do not mean students should shy away from taking on athletic, academic or extracurricular opportunities, said Eric Powell, a sixth and seventh grade counselor at Cascade Middle School. Academic research clearly shows students who participate in after-school programs or athletic activities on their own see their levels of engagement and success rates rise, Powell said. “I think it’s a good thing at this level because I feel like busier kids tend to perform better,” Powell said. But knowing how to balance things out ultimately leads to more productive and successful lives, he said.
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WELCOME HOME
Designing with children Starting a family is one of the most rewarding and exciting times in your life. You have created a mini ‘you’ to carry on your traditions and legacies. While it seems that the kids run the house, you don’t have to give up on designing beautiful spaces. A common design challenge is making form and function come together in a way that makes everyone happy. Yes, all design involves time and
remodel. Its use of space. We get used to having a layout dictated for us. The closet goes here and the shelves go there. When your space is empty, it’s easier to plan on where things work the best. Use life examples, like “I wish I had storage for that.” Or “I’m always bumping into that.” Little changes in layout make a huge difference in how you move in a space. Kids or no kids, you need
effort. That’s why we are here! You have enough on your hands with the kiddo’s. Much like your shopping list, we have come up with a check list of important things to consider when designing around kids.
storage! Think about the toys that are played with every day and how they can be stored better. Finding a shallow depth bookcase with doors instead of a toy chest at knee level will prevent those bruised shins.
Step one would apply to a new home or if you are working on a
Number two on the list is durability. Every single item in your space
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needs to come with a caveat; Ifthis item broke would I be sad? If my child fell would the corner of this table poke his eye out? Even though I don’t allow food in the living room, if those Cheeto’s fingers make it there can I clean it up? There are hundreds of amazing fabrics out there that make cleaning a breeze. Find surfaces that you can wipe down easily for tables and storage. Keep things tailored when it comes to seating or bedding. You don’t need to be fluffing all the time. I guess it follows the rule of measure three times and cut once. Evaluate your products three times and buy once. It will cost you less in the end. I love the next step. COLOR! We talk about color all the time. But there is no time more important than when you have kids to embrace color or multiple colors. Many studies have proven that color inspires and encourages growth for our mind and body. And not only in kids but adults too. We aren’t only talking about paint here. Furniture, accessories, toys, and every day items make a big difference in color. We are big believers in having your spaces make you look like a successful grown adult. Objects like vases,
sculptures, artwork, and lighting don’t have to be Winnie the Pooh. Look for classic items that compliment your family and your lifestyle. The final step that ties all of the above together is keeping your design simple. Think about your budget and how you want to grow with your home. Of course we would love to redesign your home at each birthday your kiddos have. But that’s not very practical is it? There are many functional items that will grow with you and your family. A bookcase can serve as a baby changing station at first and then later become a dresser. A toy box may serve as a coffee table later in life. Be creative. Your home is your family’s haven. We would love to help you tie everything together.
CONQUERING
COOKING TOGETHER by Annissa Anderson, for The Bulletin Special Projects
Making food for a family – each day, every week and all year – can be tiresome even for the most motivated of cooks. Taking advantage of timesaving tricks and pre-made foods is a good strategy for feeding a family, but even better is using household members themselves. Everyone, even a young child, has skills they can contribute to conquering cooking together. Bringing the family together to make a meal gives children and spouses essential skills for when the primary family cook is not around. It can also give them a better appreciation for the effort that goes into making their daily meals. Getting family members involved in simple tasks, like cutting and decorating cookies, making salads and assembling other dishes is a great start to developing a love for food and cooking, while spending quality time together.
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Sugar Cookies with Swirled Icing In autumn, swirl leaf-shaped cookies in icings of deep fall colors to mimic fall foliage. At other times of the year, use pastels or bright colors with any shapes desired. To keep it natural, use India Tree decorating colors made from concentrated vegetable colorants.
Ingredients:
FOR THE COOKIES: 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
(Makes 1 - 2 dozen, depending on cookie cutter size)
FOR THE ICING: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 1/3 cup milk Yellow, red and blue food coloring
Method:
1. Whisk together flour, baking soda and powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside. In another bowl, beat sugar, margarine, and butter on medium-high speed of a hand mixer until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add egg and vanilla, and beat until smooth. Add dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Transfer to a floured work surface and shape into a disk; wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Heat oven to 350°. Transfer dough to a floured work surface, and using a rolling pin, roll until a quarter-inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out cookies, and place 2” apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake until edges are lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely before icing. 3. Meanwhile, make the icing: Whisk vanilla with confectioners’ sugar and milk in a bowl until smooth. Pour icing into 3 small bowls. Mix drops of coloring into each until desired colors are achieved. Pour a small amount of each onto a plate in pools that touch. Dip a cookie in and swirl and tilt it slightly as you lift it off. Continue with the remainder of the cookies; let icing set before serving.
Photo by Nicole Werner
Ensuring that time spent together in the kitchen is enjoyable and stress-free may take some advance preparation. But time spent preparing the kitchen for helpers – just as with mis en place (preparing ingredients in advance of cooking) – ensures a return on your investment. Organization and preparation, as well as some patience and flexibility, will allow others to help in a relaxed environment. Keeping in mind that cooking newbies will be slower, plan to have them help at a time that will not be hectic. Leave plenty of time to allow for explanations, trials, and even mistakes. If a helper is just starting out in the kitchen, make sure the timing of the food being cooked is unimportant. Focus on acknowledging small accomplishments along the way, and saying thanks upon completion. Certain types of foods are certainly easier than others to create together. Mixing and decorating cakes and cookies is a favorite of kids for more reasons than just the licking of beaters. Baked goods can usually be assembled away from heat up until they are put in the oven, so it takes the danger of burning fingers away. There is also something very playful and creative about making baked goods; it is simply more fun. For cookie decorating with children, 18 | Winter 2013 | U MAGAZINE
Cheddar-Jack Fondue (Serves 8)
Warming, comforting cheese fondue is the quintessential dish for bringing people together. This spin on the classic Swiss fondue uses all-American ingredients, most of which can be sourced in the great Northwest.
Ingredients:
1 pound extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 garlic cloves, halved 1 cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey Salt and freshly ground pepper Crusty bread, cubed, for serving Apple slices, for serving Photo by Nicole Werner
advance preparation increases both productivity and enjoyment. If possible, make the cookie dough in advance and refrigerate – or even freeze – it. Bake and cool the cookies before inviting young decorators into the kitchen. Pour plain icing into different bowls to allow kids to create colors they like, and put other decorations in small bowls to allow for pinching and sprinkling onto icing without having to open bottles. For weeknight dinners – a frenzied time in many households – it may seem easier to do it yourself than to involve others. But with entrees or salads that require assembling ingredients, more hands on the job can really speed up the process. It also gives
everyone who is going to consume the meal an opportunity to choose ingredients they like. For pasta salads, pizzas, tacos, lasagna and more, let each family member choose a topping then prepare and add it themselves. A new favorite family recipe could soon evolve! If getting help to prepare a meal seems too difficult to organize, consider preparing something yourself that invites interaction and conversation at the dinner table. Assembleyour-own tacos or mini-pizzas can be fun while everyone decides which toppings to choose, and a dipping food like fondue brings smiling faces together around a warming pot, creating the ultimate in satisfaction for any cook.
Method:
In a bowl, toss the cheddar and Jack cheeses with the cornstarch. Rub the garlic cloves on the inside of a saucepan, then discard. Add the wine to the saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add the cheese mixture in 4 batches, whisking constantly over moderate heat and letting it melt completely between additions. Add the whiskey and stir just until the fondue begins to bubble, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to fondue pot over low flame. Serve hot with bread cubes and apple slices.
Kitchen Safety for Helping Hands Safety in the kitchen should always be the first consideration when getting kids involved in cooking. Keeping a few simple rules in mind will keep little ones safe while they help or observe. - Keep sharp objects out of reach for small children. When children are old enough, teach them how to use knives properly before you ask them to help in the kitchen. - Small children should be kept more than an
arms-length away from burners, hot ovens or hot pans. When kids are present in the kitchen, use only back burners on stovetops if not attending constantly. Turn pan handles towards the middle of the cooktop; likewise, do not leave spoons hanging out. It is easy to tips pans over if knocked accidentally. - Make sure kids wear shoes and close-fitting clothing in the kitchen. Bare feet or toes can be hurt if something is dropped, and fabric can help protect skin if brushed against
something hot. - Avoid having children in the kitchen when cooking raw chicken. With all ingredients, make sure hands are washed with soap and warm water before handling, and afterwards for raw eggs or meat. - Supervise children as they cook. Even if instructions have been given, adult reinforcement is the best way to ensure safety. U MAGAZINE | Winter 2013 | 19
TO YOUR HEALTH
ENLARGED PROSTATE
What Men Need to Know About This Growing Problem. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is otherwise known as an enlarged prostate. The prostate cells grow and multiply. An estimated 50% of men have evidence of BPH by age 50 years and 75% by age 80 years; in 40–50% of these men, BPH causes bothersome symptoms. As the prostate grows, it can cause partial, or sometimes near-complete, blockage of the urethra, which interferes with the normal flow of urine. It can cause men to struggle to start their urinary stream or to keep it going. It can cause men to urinate more frequently or urgently or to get up more often to urinate at night. Some men may be unable to urinate at all and may require placement of a catheter, a tube to drain urine out of the bladder and into a bag. In severe cases, bladder or kidney damage can occur. BPH can be a progressive disease, especially if left untreated. Many medications are available to treat this condition. Some medications, called alpha blockers, work on the muscular component of the urinary tract causing the prostate to retract
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and allow urine to flow more freely out of the bladder. Another family of medications, called 5alpha reductaseinhibitors, can shrink the overall size of the prostate. The medications can be used individually or in combination. Although medication is often prescribed as the first treatment option, there are some patients who do not achieve success with this line of treatment. Those men may not achieve sustained improvement in symptoms or they may stop taking the medication because of side-effects.[34] There are options for treatment in a urologist’s office before proceeding to surgery. A common type of office-based therapy is microwave ablation of the prostate. Some patients choose surgical therapy. In general, TURP is still considered a gold standard of prostate interventions for patients who require a procedure. This involves removing (part of) the prostate through the urethra. Some men refer to this surgery as “The Roto-Rooter.” The prostate can
also be vaporized with a laser to widen the urinary channel and make urinating easier. Because having an enlarged prostate is a common issue for men, some men assume that they just have to endure their symptoms as part of the aging process. A simple conversation with a doctor can lead to big improvements.
Goth horror author April Tucholke’s deput novel “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” has created some national buzz.
Terrifying
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by John Cal, for The Bulletin Special Projects
Fiction writer April Tucholke of Bend isn’t interested in what she describes as the “tender, realistic, coming-of-age stories” her creative writing professors in college wrote and insisted on reading from their students. “A main character struggling
with a tedious 60-hour-a-week job and marriage troubles — who wants to read that?” Tucholke said. “Not me, and not the people I write for. I want mystery. I want atmosphere. . . I want to be scared. I want to be transported.” So when she found herself in Scotland four years ago for want of something to do — her
husband, Nate, was apprenticing as a rare book dealer — she took her first stab at writing such a story. The resulting book, a gothic horror novel for young adults titled “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” was published in August and has already garnered a great deal of buzz from readers and reviewers
across the country. In it, protagonist Violet White grows curious of and falls in love with a boy, River West, who “rents the guesthouse behind Violet’s crumbling estate [when] eerie, grim things start to happen.” And per Tucholke’s desires, we’re transported as readers, but not so much into a place U MAGAZINE | Winter 2013 | 21
unrecognizable, fantastic or out of touch, but instead are allowed to explore deeper, darker sides of our own selves through Violet and River. “I definitely wrote the two of them based on parts of myself,” said Tucholke, “and River is no Edward [from Twilight].” “Edward was perfect and good looking and even shiny, everything that a 16-year-old girl desires and, on top of that, is going to live forever,” Tucholke laughed. “River on the other hand is no good, immoral. He’s the boy wandering the moors who has evil thoughts, and maybe that’s not a good thing for a girl to want . . . but River is who girls really fall in love with. He’s real. He’s a real person, and it’s refreshing to have a boy who isn’t a perfect hero.” The depiction of Tucholke’s gothic horror is juxtaposed against the very real and tangible desires, varied moralities, and experiential circumstances of her characters, where, like in life, no one is all good or all bad. And in her narrative, as in life, you often find many surprising layers as you get past your initial cover judgment and delve into the personal pages beneath. “I suppose people expect me to be mysterious and intimidating, [but] I’m actually pretty approachable, I think,” said Tulcholke. Her hair is blonde and strikingly wild. It falls in waves around her face. And yes, as a goth horror writer, she is wearing black clothes, but they are ill noticed beneath a vibrantly colored scarf and amidst a pair of unmistakably kind eyes. “I try to be an aggressive optimist,” she laughed. Like so many Central Oregonians, Tulcholke was first from somewhere else. She was born in South Dakota — “Not the good part; the boring eastern side,” she said — but also claims Colorado, Massachusetts, Vermont, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Scotland, which is where she started to dabble with the idea of a book. “I got my B.A. in creative writing from Minnesota State University,” said Tucholke. “Summa Cum Laude,” she adds, both proudly and with modest hesitance. It was in college where Tulcholke experienced a clash between what she wanted to write and what she was expected to write. “[My professors] completely scoffed at [literary] genre. . . They weren’t into any stories that were contrarian to what they were used to. I remember a girl who once cried because she was talked to for writing science fiction.” Tucholke signs a book for a fan at an author’s reception held in Bend’s Tin Pan Theater (left). Photo by Nicole Werner
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Years later, while living in Scotland, Tulcholke decided to following through on her passion for storytelling thanks to the encouragement of family and friends. “It was hard to start because of my college experience. That sort of thing is really disheartening when you love books, all kinds of books,” said Tucholke. “Every reader dreams about being an author someday, but it was Nate telling me to finish and my friends telling me the story was actually really good that helped me complete it.” Throughout the process, however, Tucholke made sure the one person she strove to both please and entertain was herself. “I don’t feel very far from the teenaged version of myself,” Tucholke said. “It feels very close and tangible — who I wanted to be, that time of self realization.
She’s who I’m writing for.” Currently, Tucholke is contracted to write two more novels, one of them a follow-up to “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.” Tucholke and her husband Nate, a librarian for Deschutes Public Library, moved to Bend after an eerily accurate Tarot reading that told them to leave Portland and move to Bend. “We’re pretty cynical about it and generally skeptics about stuff like that, but it’s true that that’s how it all started,” she said. April and Nate live on the outskirts of Bend, up against the forest, and like to spend their time hiking and cooking. “We try to hike most Sunday afternoons … and the house we bought recently has a huge kitchen which pleases me greatly,” she said. “I love to cook.”
Though a newbie to Central Oregon, April is settling into Bend culture quite well, fascinatingly divergent, yet content to soak in the joys of small town life. “Everyone is friendly here,” Tulcholke says, “and everyone is attractive,” she adds with a smirk. “It’s a boys’ town, but I love it here.” And she’s just starting to carve out a place for herself, both in her writing and in Bend. In worlds that are so often about the boys, she is one of the girls, who is empowering the other girls, contrarian stories and all.
“I don’t feel very far from the teenaged version of myself. It feels very close and tangible — who I wanted to be, that time of self realization. She’s who I’m writing for.”
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CARING FOR OTHERS
RESPITE CARE: RELIEF AND REVITALIZATION The challenge of caregiving can be a difficult and demanding job that no one is equipped to handle alone. Even though many families take joy in providing care to their loved ones, allowing them to remain in the home, the physical, emotional and financial consequences can be overwhelming. Respite care can help. “Respite care provides a short-term, temporary break to relieve stress, restore energy and promote balance in the life of a caregiver,” said Nancy Webre,
Webre suggests analyzing your daily activities and making a list of specific activities and times you need the most help. “Identifying your loved ones abilities, preferences and requirements will also help you to find a good match for respite care options,” Webre said. “What are your primary needs? Do you need assistance with medications, eating, exercise, or social activities?” Respite care services can be either in-home or out-of-home.
“Respite care provides a short-term, temporary break to relieve stress, restore energy and promote balance in the life of a caregiver.” MS, CEO of Evergreen In-Home Care in Bend. “It shares the responsibility of caregiving and also provides support for the caregiver.” According to Webre, respite care services may last from a few hours a day to overnight or even several days at a time, providing a much needed break from the often exhausting challenges faced by a family caregiver. “Using respite care before one becomes exhausted and overwhelmed can be a lifesaver,” she said. Planning for respite care starts with assessing needs — yours and those of your loved ones.
In-home respite care can be provided by other family members, volunteers, and through paid caregivers (private or an agency). In-home respite care enables individuals to remain in their own environment. “A major component to successful home respite is matching needs to services, selecting qualified providers, providing meaningful information and evaluating the results,” said Webre.
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outside facilities, such as adult day care, residential respite programs, foster homes or in a care facility. When selecting either, Webre recommends taking time to conduct basic research to find the right situation for your peace of mind and your loved one’s safety. She offers the following research suggestions: • Conduct interviews of agencies and providers. Visit facilities. Observe care and interaction of other respite participants. • Be specific about all tasks, skills and schedules involved. • Request references; check them thoroughly. • Ask how providers are screened. What is their training and skill level? • How are care providers supervised? • What is the cost of services and how is payment arranged? Successful respite care benefits everyone involved in the caregiving process. If you have any questions about respite care and the options available to you, contact Webre at 541-389-0006.
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The Quest for
CLEAR SKIN by Kari Mauser, The Bulletin Special Projects
Teen acne can be difficult to avoid, but better understanding the condition can allow youths to take control of their skin. Certain things in life are seemingly inevitable. And although there is no clear explanation for why, teenage acne is one of those things. “Acne is so common — most teens get acne — but we still don’t understand it completely,” said Dr. Kristin Neuhaus, dermatologist at Bend Dermatology Clinic. “We don’t know exactly what causes acne or why certain people get it worse than others.” However, each type of acne including blackheads, whiteheads and cysts are all defined as lesions on the skin and are linked to the obstruction of the skin’s pores. “A combination of genetic factors, hormones and bacteria on the skin all lead to obstruction of those openings in the skin,” Neuhaus said. “We do also know that causing trauma to the skin can lead to more acne — picking really does make it worse.” Other things might also contribute to the severity of an outbreak, such as not washing after sweating or the friction caused by sporting gear rubbing on the skin. While pizza and french fries have a reputation for causing pimples, the truth is research into how diet affects the skin hasn’t produced any conclusive evidence. “Unfortunately, not a lot of good data has come to support the idea that a healthy diet makes healthy skin, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t. There is just no
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proof,” Neuhaus said, adding that she does not focus on diet when she works with kids “What’s important is a healthy skin care regimen,” she continued. “The best way to control acne is to wash with a gentle soap twice a day and don’t pick.” Neuhaus recommends over-the-counter products with benzoyl peroxide but emphasizes that everyone’s skin is different. “After they wash their face, it should feel normal, not tight,” she said. “If it feels tight, then the cleanser stripped away too much of the natural moisturizers and oils in the skin and they need a less harsh cleanser.” If a cleanser is too harsh, it leads to inflammation in the skin — creating little wounds where bacteria can live, triggering more acne and even scarring. According to Neuhaus, Neutrogena and Cetaphil are gentle cleansers, and Clearasil and Clean & Clear are also good choices, depending on their effect on the skin. Each of these should also be used to wash acne-prone areas besides the face, including the neck,
shoulders and back. It’s also important not to overwash. Twice a day is enough; anything more can actually have a negative effect. “Acne is not about dirt on the skin. It’s about oil production and hormones in your body,” Neuhaus said. “Washing in the morning and then as soon as after school and after-school sports or activities is the best routine, just to get the oils and bacteria off. People do too much.” Sometimes even with the best efforts, a teen’s acne becomes severe and a doctor’s assessment can determine if further treatment through prescription medications is advisable. “When to seek a doctor’s opinion depends on the child and how affected they are by the acne,” Neuhaus said. “Treating teen acne is really challenging because, a lot of times, the kids don’t care about it but the parents are concerned. But if the kids aren’t going to use the medicine, it isn’t going to work anyway.” In general, acne is a normal part of the teen years, and as long as it’s not causing scarring it’s ok to leave it alone.
“The vast majority of acne really is non-scarring,” Neuhaus said. “But if it is scarring, then as a parent it’s your job to take them to a doctor. There is no reason a kid should have a lot of acne scarring because that will be with them for the rest of their life. “As dermatologists our goal is to prevent scarring, but also to prevent damage to kids’ self esteem,” Neuhaus emphasized. “Every kid is different, but if the acne is a source of struggle with self-esteem, then it is important to address it sooner than later. But if it’s not scarring and it’s not bothering the kid then don’t make it a bigger issue than it is.” Bend Senior High School Counselor Rayne Cedergreen encourages parents to consider what’s going on in their teen’s life when trying to determine
how big of an issue their acne truly is. “The teen years are a time when most young people feel pressure to fit in with their peers and often every detail that sets them apart causes distress,” Cedergreen said. “A bout of severe acne can cause even the most well-adjusted adolescent to feel self-conscious about their looks.” And while she agrees that parents should not exasperate their child’s feelings about their acne, Cedergreen said it is also imperative not to dismiss those feelings. “It is important to maintain a high degree of sensitivity for the very real suffering your child experiences,” she said. “At the same time, it is important to recognize this for what it is, a discomfort that will likely pass without lasting impact.”
“Every kid is different, but if the acne is a source of struggle with self-esteem, then it is important to address it sooner than later.”
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CENTRAL OREGON LEGENDS: Women Factory Workers
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Central Oregon women took over local factories during times of war. by Linda Orcelletto, for The Bulletin Special Projects | Photos courtesy of Deschutes County Historical Society
The iconic rendition of the government-commissioned poster of Rosie the Riveter in her red bandana, full makeup, rolled-up shirt sleeves and the slogan, “We Can Do It,” signaled women’s entry into the workforce during World War II. The government’s propaganda to appeal to women’s patriotism to win the war at home by joining the workforce was exceptionally successful. In numbers never before seen, women traded in their high heels, dresses and aprons for work boots, overalls and bandanas. According to author Doris Weatherford, writer of “American Women and World War II,” women have always worked outside the home. In 1940, only 28 percent of women were working, but by 1945, the end of 28 | Winter 2013 | U MAGAZINE
the war, that rose to almost 37 percent. That’s about 20 million women. Brooks Scanlon, Shevlin Hixon and the Oregon Trail Box Factories in Bend did their part to include women in the war effort. Box factories used scrap lumber from the mills to make vegetable, fruit and storage crates. During the war years, ammunition boxes were assembled. As far back as World War I, women helped the war effort by filling manufacturing jobs. A picture from “Images of America, Bend” shows 20 women who worked in the Brooks Scanlon Box Factory during World War I. One of the women was Mrs. Frank (Bertha) Rutell. Bend City directories confirm Bertha worked at the box factory after
World War I and during World War II. Unlike many women in manufacturing, she continued working at the factory until 1954, well after the war ended. A woman by the name of Gladys worked in the Shevlin Hixon Box Factory in her 20s during portions of World War II. Like most women hired, she replaced men who were fighting overseas or took positions when other men moved to different jobs in the mills. Gladys “punked” the wood, meaning she stacked wood slats into bundles for shipment. She worked 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., five days a week. Working women had to overcome stereotypes men placed upon them. Men felt women took employment away from other men, they weren’t
equipped to do the work, or that their real job was to stay at home to keep the family together — a common attitude held by both sexes. When asked, Gladys said she didn’t remember anyone making harsh comments, but rather, she felt welcomed and accepted by the men in the Box Factory. Gladys mentioned that she enjoyed the camaraderie of the other women workers. Working during the war was the first opportunity for many women to be self sufficient and no longer financially dependent on their husbands. Gladys, whose husband was training in the Navy to head overseas, made almost double the amount of money she could make in other jobs such as office work, as aclerks or in a domestics setting.
Shevlin Hixon’s Box Factory offered equal pay for equal work, which wasn’t the norm in the U.S. “Our Mothers War” sited that nationally, women who worked in manufacturing jobs earned $24 less per week than their male counterparts. Women’s contributions during WWII should not be overlooked. Penny Colman’s book, “Rosie the Riveter: Working Women on the Homefront during WWII,” gave the following statistics of items produced during the war years with the help of women: nearly 297,000 aircraft, close to 102,000 tanks and guns, 47 tons of artillery and nearly 90,000 warships. Though the image of Rosie the Riveter is more recognized for manufacturing, the character prompted women to fill nonfactory positions, too, ultimately contributing to winning the war. Unfortunately, the day-to-day accomplishments oftentimes went unnoticed. “Women were working during the war making a significant contribution to the economy and workforce,” said Vanessa Ivey, manager for the Des Chutes Historical Museum. “Yet, because their accomplishments weren’t documented in newspapers
or company newsletters, many of their achievements were overlooked and are now forgotten.” War jobs were touted as temporary, including women working in the Box Factories. Female workers were given their termination notices soon after the war ended. Nationally, approximately half the higher-paying jobs were either eliminated or given to men returning home. Women who wanted to continue working were often transferred to jobs traditionally held by women and receiving significantly less pay. The government’s image of Rosie the Riveter helped reinforce the value of women in the workforce during World War II, which forever changed the gender dynamics in the nation. According to the Economic Development for Central Oregon’s website, today women make up 59 percent of the workforce in Deschutes County. Women proved that when given the chance, they were just as capable as men. Some say women’s empowerment by working outside the home during World War II stimulated the Equal Rights Movement of the ’50s and ’60s.
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At the Workplace
by Connie Worrell-Druliner, for The Bulletin
Securing a Seasonal Job Consider these three tips for finding a job during the holiday season. Whether you want a seasonal position to supplement your current job or just need a job, period, there are some ways you can help your search along. Check out these three tips to ensure you make the most of this year’s holiday hiring season:
Start Now
If businesses are already thinking about the holidays, then so should you. Right now is when you should brainstorm places to apply and get your application turned in. Don’t wait until late November or December. Most employers want
their seasonal staff trained and in place before the shopping rush begins. By applying at the beginning of the holiday season, you are also more likely to get the type of position and schedule you want.
Think Beyond the Big Names
As you make your list of places to apply, don’t just focus on the big name retailers. The super stores aren’t the only ones who need holiday help. Local retail shops and boutiques also normally increase their staff for
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the Christmas shopping season. Shipping companies, restaurants, customer service centers, flower shops, caterers and event centers usually hire additional workers as well. Another place to apply for holiday work is with a staffing company. Filling out a single application with a staffing company will actually put you in the running for many different positions with a variety of businesses. Often, when companies hire multiple new employees for holiday seasons, they work with staffing providers who are better equipped to find, screen, and hire large numbers of workers. Just make sure you do your homework and only apply with a reputable staffing company.
View It As a Springboard While it’s always a good idea to try to find a job that you’ll enjoy, you may need to take the best seasonal position available and view it as a springboard. You can learn something new and take away at least one or two valuable skills from any job, so keep a positive attitude. Being dependable, communicating with customers, and multi-tasking are just a few examples of good qualities you can take away from a holiday job. So don’t overlook or turn down a position just because
it’s not the perfect job for you. At the same time, once you get the job, don’t overstep your bounds just because you think you’re underemployed. For instance, if your background is in marketing, don’t presume you can take a cashier position and immediately start giving input into the company’s marketing practices. Show your new employer that you can excel at the job they gave you by effectively and efficiently completing your duties. There is always the chance that your employer will like what they see and your seasonal job could turn into the professional, fulltime position you were hoping for. A holiday job is a great way to earn some extra cash, add more experience to your resume, or even make your debut into the workforce. This is the perfect time to start your search and land a good seasonal position, so don’t delay.
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