Thursday, October 1, 2026
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I have written about caregivers quite a bit recently, but today, I want to introduce you to a different kind of caregiving organization that is just now expanding in our area.
Whether you are a …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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10/30/24
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This time of year, black cats can be seen everywhere, especially in decorations and costumes. October 27 is even “Black Cat Day” in The United Kingdom while, August 17 th was …
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We love to celebrate Halloween! Every year we decorate, get dressed up in costumes and have a great time passing out candy to neighborhood children.
As part of our family tradition, I always …
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By Shannon Beigert
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10/29/24
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We had friends over on Sunday. I wanted to make food that everyone would find appealing, and that I could prepare in advance. I made chicken enchiladas on Saturday, and cauliflower …
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I met Ellen King Rice in a coffee shop a few weeks ago to talk about her books and her love of writing. She wore mushroom earrings and was a fount of knowledge about the mosses, lichens and mushrooms …
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On the way through the Bitterroot Mountain’s Lolo Pass, there’s a tree (probably many trees) with a lobed leaf that is green on top and white and fuzzy underneath. What could it be? A …
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Renewing the Union Pioneer Calvary Cemetery
A short distance from the historic Davis-Meeker tree in Tumwater and on traditional lands of the Coast Salish people is one of only five cemeteries in …
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We tend to think of fall migration as a north/south event, but some of our more common local wintering birds spend their summer breeding season in the mountains. Ornithologists term them …
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By George Walter
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10/24/24
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“To often we under estimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life …
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We have another very loyal and compassionate pet charity to talk about this week.
Patty met with Kate Bligh, Secretary/Treasurer of a fairly new 501(c)(3) non-profit charity organization called …
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As the election approaches in a time of intense polarization, I feel compelled to write about women’s reproductive rights.
Medical Background: Biology 101
Humans are mammals whose …
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I’m not sure how many cities or counties in Washington State have Poet laureates. Sometimes, the position is called Civic Poet. A Poet Laureate is usually officially appointed by a …
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By Amy Lewis
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10/21/24
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Sometimes we just crave Mexican food. I recently made a chicken fajita meal that hit the spot. Here is my recipe:
Ingredients:
One pound of cooked chicken, shredded
One sweet onion, …
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On a trip to Yellowstone National Park earlier this month, I was hoping to see some birds unique to that area – the Rocky Mountains. But, perhaps because of the late season, birds were few in …
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Grace is not a word I use or even think of often. I am not positive I understood it’s meaning until I looked it up for this column…nor am I sure I understand it now.
To me, grace is …
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As we watched the horrendous amount of destruction brought by first Hurricane Helene, and then Hurricane Milton, it makes us wonder how prepared we all are for any natural disaster that may, …
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I was recently invited to a volunteer day for Master's Degree students at St. Martin’s University. While I couldn’t attend due to work obligations, I thought it was worth sharing some of …
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In general, when we think of books we see a flat rectangle in our mind, sometimes bound in a pretty cover, or a soft bound. As children, we interacted with books differently. We might …
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By Amy Lewis
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10/14/24
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This week’s recipe is a crisp, sweet broccoli salad, that is also quick and easy to put together. This is a great side dish with chicken or fish, and may be made ahead, holding up well in the …
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By Shannon Beigert
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10/14/24
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There’s a risk in leaving tomatoes ripening on the vine in early October when frost might ruin them, but for a trip through Yellowstone National Park, the risk seemed worth taking. And after …
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