Beats me what’s “normal” nowadays. Normal may have gone the way of 8-track tapes and writing a letter using an ink pen on paper. Fast… Continue reading
Have you ever stopped to consider the differences between the words gratitude and thankfulness? Since we Americans tend to interchange different words with similar meanings,… Continue reading
It’s no secret that airlines and airplane manufacturers have been clobbered by the coronavirus pandemic. Particularly hard hit are international flights traditionally flown by jumbo… Continue reading
It’s no secret that the Coronavirus pandemic has made a huge impact on how Washington retailers and restaurants operate. With additional restrictions implemented at the… Continue reading
“Well, that’s weird!” Bill said of the funny coincidence. “No, that’s just 2020!” Hazel replied. And for about a month-and-a-half, Bill, Hazel and all of… Continue reading
This fall marks the 50th anniversary of an event that sparked the landmark ruling by federal Judge George Boldt in U.S. v. Washington that upheld… Continue reading
An apology to family and friends: I have been well prepared by education and experience to understand the climate changes being brought about by the… Continue reading
Diversity in the ranks has been the lifeline of our all-volunteer military, but it wasn’t always that way. As we celebrate Veterans Day, we ought… Continue reading
This “opinion piece” will run the day after the election; I am writing it two days before. You’ll already know what I do not. Truman… Continue reading
Time for our communities to come together To our communities: We are tremendously grateful to have the opportunity to serve you in your local government.… Continue reading
Kaitlyn Pype wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with her life, but she knew she enjoyed working on cars. She thought about a career… Continue reading
“Careful the things you say. Children will listen.” Some of you will recognize the lyrics of this beautiful, poignant song. Music and lyrics were written… Continue reading
I want to publicly thank all of the businesses and organizations which were willing to grant me an interview for this extended column. While I… Continue reading
‘Fear-mongering’ flyers defy reality I received a baseless, fear-mongering flier by the Sue Ford campaign. The Republican Party of my parents would be appalled by… Continue reading
As a student of water, I have used this monthly column to communicate what I’ve learned from the Dungeness River, the aquifer system, different historical… Continue reading
Interestingly, while restaurants and airlines continue to be clobbered by the coronavirus, recreational vehicle (RV) sales and rentals are taking off. People have switched their… Continue reading
Hands off election signs To the person or persons repeatedly stealing our Biden/Harris yard signs: I just want you to know that each time this… Continue reading
The federal income tax distribution system existed for decades after Congress passed tax laws that mandated spreading the wealth of some states with poorer states… Continue reading
I wish there were better news in our 2020 State of Our Watersheds Report that will be released later this month, but at best we… Continue reading
Sunny summer weather helped restaurant owners and workers recover after they were broadsided by the coronavirus pandemic last March. However, as fall morphs into winter… Continue reading
