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Cloudy weather had the tomatoes lingering in an almost-ripe state
An ode to photosynthesis
A couple of days of cloudy weather made tomatoes linger in a tantalizing, almost-ripe state of suspended animation. On cloudy days, everything quiets down in the garden, because plants are the … more
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Pictured at last year's award celebration, left to right: SAN President Marilyn Jamison; Amy Degon, 2022 Community Caregiver Award recipient from MyMedSupplies; and Lynessa Stone of Advanced Health Care who is the co-chair of the SAN Caregiver Awards. Note: Photographer Clair Ferris is the owner of Funeral Alternatives and a SAN member
Share an outstanding caregiver story
Do you know an Outstanding Caregiver who serves from their mind and heart? Caregivers work behind the scenes and the Senior Action Network (SAN) is looking for a number of local stories to recognize … more
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Varied Thrush
Bird Migration, puzzles and factoids
I’ve written about bird migration before, and I’ll do it again. It’s a wonderfully complex phenomenon. It’s been more than a month since spring’s dawn chorus … more
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An older man with a cataract in one eye.
Low vision challenges, screening, tools and support for both the young and old
I am a proud member of the Olympia Host Lions Club. There are many reasons I am proud to belong to this special group of people, but for me, the most important one deals with helping our community … more
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The tugboat Chippewa, shown on the right, is moored and receiving visitors during a previous Olympia Harbor Days festival.
Olympia Harbor Days starts Friday night
To me, there are two starts for the year, January 1 of course, and when school starts. At both times, I like to do a thorough housecleaning to start the year off right and feel ‘squared … more
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"Your solution is "a" solution, not "the" solution."
More than one way
Dear Lexis, Why is it that people reject my ideas so often? All I want to do is fix the world, but so often, when I talk about it, people get angry with me. Why is that? Confused in Lacey … more
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Fall crocuses, including the ones that produce saffron, are easy to grow, and available online. Their foliage appears in the spring, then dies back. Then it’s easy to forget them, so their early fall appearance is a surprise gift.
The fall crocus is blooming
The first fall crocuses are blooming. And as George Walter noted in his column last week, the fall bird migration is well underway – in fact, it started weeks ago. Next weekend is Labor … more
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Gabe and his daughter Mallory geocaching at Margaret McKenny Park, Olympia, WA.
Treasure hunting with Gabe Shanafelt and friends
It’s a free treasure-hunting game, with the world as its game board. The goal is to get you outside to explore the world around you and have a great time doing it! Whether you want to travel … more
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Golden-crowned Kinglet
Are there fewer birds? It’s complicated.
Several weeks ago, a reader said it seemed there were fewer birds around this year, and asked if that were true. Here’s my answer. One might think that this is a straightforward question, … more
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Senior women twins having a coffee break in the city, smiling and talking.
‘Long Hair with style & Flair should never be limited by age’
“Gimme a head with hair Long beautiful hair Shining, gleaming, streaming, flaxen, waxen” Galt MacDermot, Gerome Ragni , Hair I love women my age. Whether you refer to … more
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Blurred figures of people with medical uniforms in hospital corridor
Emergency care in Thurston County --> One promising relief valve on the horizon
The community response to my last column , has been robust, filled with many more heartbreaking stories, insight from prior RNs, as well as a rant challenging my medical judgment.   It … more
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Nonprofit focus
Nonprofits 4 the Love Foundation and Together! collaboration and events to support those in need
A week or so ago, our daughter mentioned that one of her favorite bands was going to be in town for the South Sound Block Party this Friday, August 25, and Saturday, August 26. Trying not to feel my … more
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Ed Hume Seeds episode #3
Ed Hume, 91 and still aiding our northwest gardening passions
Ed Hume, the award-winning host of a nationally broadcast TV gardening show that aired for over 50 years, is alive and well and living in Olympia. At 91, he is currently working four days a week at … more
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Sue Lean portrays Emma Smith DeVoe in an antique car at the Lakefair parade, Olympia, WA. In 1910, DeVoe ran the campaign making Washington the first state in the 20th century to grant full enfranchisement to women, 10 years before the 19th Amendment’s ratification. In 2010, Sue successfully nominated DeVoe into the National Women’s Hall of Fame and attended the Seneca Falls, New York induction.
Sue Lean, History Machine
Equality Day, what’s that? Sue Lean would like you to know about the happy day, August 26, 1920, when the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution was signed into law. This amendment … more
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Long-billed Curlew
Fall migration is underway
If there were an avian CPS (Chick Protection Services), the shorebirds would be regarded as the worst parents imaginable. Most of these species breed in the far north arctic and sub-arctic during the … more
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Ladies fashion at the dance party at the Lacey Senior Center
Shaking up my Fridays for some fun, live theater and dance
Friday nights at our house are usually a pretty quiet affair. We often enjoy a take-out dinner, a little television and regular bedtime. But last Friday, we shook things up a bit. My daughter … more
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Nonprofit focus
‘Stone is history incarnate,’ learn about Tenino Stone Carvers Guild
When I talk about nonprofits, people tend to mention the usual suspects, United Way, Habitat for Humanity, and Salvation Army. These are great organizations, however, there are many more unique … more
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“The sun will rise again and you’ll look around in wonder at what this time of struggle has created”
Standing strong
Dear Lexis, Life’s been hitting pretty hard lately and I’m finding it difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Have you ever dealt with something like this? How did you … more
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The three IW awardees: faith community of the year, Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation; volunteer of the year, Khurshida Begum; and business of the year, L&E Bottling Company.
The Garden Party celebrates volunteers in our community
Would you like to help others but don’t know what to do or how to get involved? Attend this year’s annual party in Olympia, The Garden Party. You can help celebrate local volunteers, talk … more
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The second of two Nisqually Tribal garden’s empty rows are about to be replanted with fall crops.
Nisqually Community Garden, promoting food sovereignty
About a week ago, Chantay Anderson and her staff at the Nisqually Community Garden picked 70 pounds of cucumbers. Three days before, they picked 70 pounds of green beans, and one of the … more
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