Angella Foret Diehl

Freelance Writer

Archives for the ‘Writing Clips’ Category

Commuting: Cycling to work doubles as a workout

By Angella • Mar 15th, 2009 • Category: Front Page News, The Oregonian

David Lord recognizes the benefits of exercise on the mind and body, and he wants to extend those benefits to students at Metzger Elementary School in Tigard, where he teaches fifth grade.



Commuting: A mix of Options

By Angella • Mar 15th, 2009 • Category: Front Page News, The Oregonian

Julia Kassissieh and co-worker Jennifer Klump agree that one of their favorite job perks is the all-zone transit pass offered as part of the benefits package through the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory.



New commuting to fit families

By Angella • Dec 13th, 2008 • Category: Features, Front Page News, The Oregonian

by Angella Foret Diehl, Special to The Oregonian To save money and the environment, parents and kids turn to other options — and try to keep the car garaged Unemployment is up, gas prices have been on a roller coaster in the past year and the stock market remains wobbly. Oregonians — a frugal and [...]



Writing Clips

By Angella • Jul 26th, 2008 • Category: Writing Clips

If you’re new to the publishing world, clips are like what you bring to the Pillsbury Bake-Off: the best you can do in the hopes that you’ll win the million dollars.



Bill Paying Online

By Angella • Jul 26th, 2008 • Category: Bella Online

Published online by BellaOnline.com 602 Words Wouldn’t it be nice to forgo the weekly hassle of writing checks, licking envelopes, peeling off stamps and mailing bills, would you do it? Well, there is! It’s called Online Bill Paying, and several companies offer this service – including banks. Many companies that you pay already have an [...]



She’s Having a Baby! Part Two: Baby Your Baby

By Angella • Jul 25th, 2008 • Category: Bella Online

Published online by BellaOnline.com 569 Words Baby Your Baby When it comes to finding supplies for your baby, the Internet is a wealth of shopping opportunities. But before you shop, you need a list. Many sites, including Babycenter.com, offer a Layette List – a guide for everything you’ll need for baby’s first months. You can [...]



She’s Having a Baby! A Two-Part Series

By Angella • Jul 25th, 2008 • Category: Bella Online

Published online by BellaOnline.com 467 Words The little tube has two lines in the window. The doctor’s tests confirm it. You’re both thrilled – you’re having a baby! Once you’ve figured out names and nursery themes, it’s time to get prepared! Maternal Bliss Although it may seem obvious shopping for baby wouldn’t begin until baby [...]



Where Do I Begin? Navigating Your First Online Shopping Experience

By Angella • Jul 25th, 2008 • Category: Bella Online

Published online by BellaOnline.com 540 Words The baby’s napping, the kids are at school and you have to make dinner in an hour. You have no time to hit the mall and no desire to fight the crowds. So what is a shopper to do? Fire up the computer & head online! Online shopping, also [...]



‘Survivor’ wannabees might just sting you

By Angella • Jul 24th, 2008 • Category: Features, The Oregonian

HILLSBORO — Watching the line of nearly 300 Oregonians chatting and sharing sunscreen, it’s hard to believe they all want to stab each other in the back. Yet here they are at The Streets of Tanasbourne, waiting to audition for the hit CBS reality show “Survivor,” hoping to get the August call-back for a chance [...]



Inside schools: Lenox Elementary, June 2008

By Angella • Jul 24th, 2008 • Category: Hillsboro Argus

The staff, students and parents at Lenox Elementary are saying goodbye to a school year full of exciting changes, events and happenings! In February, the Lenox Booster Club introduced students to a very special artist-in-residence, Lynn Takata. Ms. Takata is known throughout the nation for her award-winning public art projects featuring children, and we were [...]