Melissa Hart

Oct 23, 2024 | huffpost.com | Melissa Hart

In September, former President Donald Trump reportedly hosted a dinner meeting for Republican donors during which he referred to his presidential race opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, as “retarded.” As the sister of a man with Down syndrome, I don’t believe the word means what he thinks it does.

Sep 3, 2024 | star-telegram.com | Melissa Hart

Trash and debris cover a portion of a beach. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS) Allen J. Schaben TNS "Is this a bowl of ... moldy tofu?"I hold the green-furred cubes my 17-year-old daughter had left in our fridge at arm's length and scowl at her as she scrolls on her phone, surrounded by piles of clothing in various states of cleanliness. "That's just intolerable!" I say and stomp out of her room.

Aug 29, 2024 | yahoo.com | Melissa Hart

Melissa HartAugust 29, 2024 at 6:00 AM·4 min read“Is this a bowl of ... moldy tofu?”I hold the green-furred cubes my 17-year-old daughter had left in our fridge at arm’s length and scowl at her as she scrolls on her phone, surrounded by piles of clothing in various states of cleanliness. “That’s just intolerable!” I say and stomp out of her room.

Sep 6, 2023 | traveloregon.com | Melissa Hart |Jen Anderson

The afternoon breeze holds a hint of fish, but the Pacific is calm. My husband and I stand in the sunshine on the deck of the 65-foot Discovery, a guided charter boat that operates sea-life cruises for Marine Discovery Tours on the Central Oregon Coast. Just offshore there’s an abundance of marine life — from giant gray whales to tiny white jellyfish — and we’re here hoping to see some of them as we head out from Newport’s marina.

Mar 7, 2023 | traveloregon.com | Melissa Hart

Ambassadors Educate and Assist VisitorsTrailkeepers also offers an ambassador program for those who enjoy chatting with other visitors. All potential ambassadors participate in an online training program that covers the principles of Leave No Trace recreation and teaches volunteers to engage with visitors with the goal of making outdoor spaces feel safe and welcoming for all.