Once again, it’s that time for new resolutions. Here are two of mine that won’t cause political fallout among readers right here on the first… Continue reading
Consider the evidence for Trump In reference to Tim Wheeler’s letter to the editor (Sequim Gazette, Dec. 13): Wheeler states: “Uphold the Constitution and rule… Continue reading
The grand prize-winning photo in Wildlife magazine was a photo of a Central African gorilla. The photographer Anup Shah captured the magnificent animal in a… Continue reading
This month’s column is a special one — at least it is for me. It is holiday time when I could easily write about fun,… Continue reading
How have we come to be so divided that we can barely tolerate, let alone talk with, someone who’s views are not the same as… Continue reading
Stuck on what gifts to give Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib and Republican state senators this holiday season? Consider one present they can unwrap together: an… Continue reading
Washington State is kicking off a big change for the better. As of Jan. 1, 2020, Engrossed House Bill 1074 — or Tobacco and Vapor… Continue reading
Did Mother Earth gift you crab to crack or oysters to shuck this season? Fresh delicacies from the cold waters of the Strait are a… Continue reading
Bridges shouldn’t have to sink to be replaced. However, at times that’s what it takes. Too often new projects succumb to years of fighting among… Continue reading
What will you feel when the U.S. House of Representatives votes to impeach President Donald J. Trump? Relief, satisfaction, frustration, anger? Maybe nothing at all?… Continue reading
The main room at John Wayne Marina is large enough for most events but wasn’t big enough to hold the grief of so many who… Continue reading
Treaty Indian tribes in western Washington are greatly encouraged by
Gov. Jay Inslee’s recent commitment to challenge the status quo and take steps needed for… Continue reading
In late June 2017, with a partial shut down of government looming, Gov. Jay Inslee reached a deal guaranteeing lawmakers a chance to influence future… Continue reading
Nature has decided to gift me this Christmas with rodents. They have merrily worked their way through a smorgasbord of engine wiring. Ho-Humbug-Ho. I whined… Continue reading
Preliminary sales trends from Small Business Saturday show a continuing increase in smartphone purchases even among shoppers patronizing local merchants. According to the Associated Press,… Continue reading
We knew it would happen. It’s a wonder it took this long. Tim Eyman, the initiative impressario, political provacateur and human heartburn for a generation,… Continue reading
Have you noticed how often politicians refer to kitchen table issues? It’s not as popular as claiming to speak on behalf of the “American people,”… Continue reading
According to the United Nations, one out of every 10 persons is now 60 years old or older. By the year 2050, one out of… Continue reading
When talking about Seattleites, it turns out it’s actually okay to call them Socialists. They are. Not every one of them. Based on results of… Continue reading
Now that President Trump’s impeachment process is formally underway, Democrats and Republicans need to avoid becoming completely absorbed by it. They must work together on… Continue reading
