Thursday, October 1, 2026
The word kinship originally referred to blood relatives in a family, but has grown to encompass any group of people with a strong bond or a ...
One of the tests of whether one is an optimist or a pessimist is the old question, “Do you see the glass as half full, or ...
If things flow according to plan, this column will run on Sept. 11, the 25th anniversary of the Twin Towers terrorist ...
I am a new old man. Although I’ve been working in the aging and end of life field for going on 10 years, I turned 65 this ...
When I think of what makes Thurston County and Western Washington a great place to live, for me, it comes down ...
August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day, created in 1988 when then-President Ronald Reagan signed the official proclamation to ...
“It has become extremely plausible that this trip between the maternity ward and the crematorium is what there is ...
We are awash in opinions in the “mediasphere.” Everywhere you turn individuals, pundits and panelists are holding forth, each ...
I’m old enough to remember a black and white world of "Ozzie and Harriet" and "Leave it to Beaver" ...
Some time ago, I attended a Death Cafe hosted by Death Doula Glenn Harper at the Olympia Senior Center. I had no idea what to expect and would have been surprised at any conversation that took …
Before last November, my worries over whether we would survive as a people were pretty simple. It was centered on the warning on the laundry box labels not to eat the soap pods inside and …
I believe in magic. Not the “pull the rabbit out of the hat kind” or the kind with rituals, curses and incantations, but magic, nevertheless. I believe in the kind that …
Last week was filled with several days of rain alternating with snow and icy roads. And as much as I enjoy sitting in my recliner and watching the snow come down, after a bit I get restless. …
Feb 52025 column The Sage Connection: Dementia. The word alone can fill us with fearful dread. Normal forgetfulness can sometimes be confused with a more serious condition …
February is just a few short days away and brings with it my favorite holiday of the year — the Random Acts of Kindness Week. The week runs from Feb. 9 through Feb. 15 and culminates with …
The afternoon sunshine of the past two days has been most welcome, and a lovely contrast to the chilly mornings that preceded them. So far, we have avoided the snow that has blanketed areas that are …
When I was about 4 years old, our gas stove exploded, and our house burned to the ground. Fortunately, no one was home at the time. One of my first memories is that of sitting on the edge …
Music has always played a big part in my life. It’s connected to memorable events both happy and sad.
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The City of Tumwater is looking to open bidding for the construction contract of Deschutes Valley Trail’s longest segment between late October ...
When you hear the name “Death Dancer,” what images come to mind? Perhaps Walt Disney’s dancing skeletons from ...
SmartAsset reports Arlington, VA is the happiest U.S. city for 2026, based on metrics like financial stability and well-being.
