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I’m writing today’s column from a hospital as I wait for a friend who is having a procedure done. Sitting here, I note that the receptionist answering phone calls and questions from …
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Dear Reader,
I recently read the comments on my recent posts, namely the article referencing the war in Ukraine. I was surprised by the reactions, although perhaps I shouldn’t have been.
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It’s my birthday month. I only take a week of it because seven other members of my family celebrate birthdays this month and three of them are in the same week. Sucks to be them.
So, as I …
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Growing up, I attended an all-girls grade school and high school (I know, that explains a lot!). I recall one day we had a guest speaker. I remember the teachers were excited, so I thought this …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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3/8/22
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Dear Lexis,
I find myself depressed lately. I look at the lives of all my friends, and while I feel like I have most of the same things, for some reason, I just can’t seem to find the joy …
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A couple of weeks ago I ordered a hard to find variety of meadow rue from Breck’s website. Soon after, a Breck’s flower catalogue appeared in my mailbox, and the next hour was taken up by …
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“One Family” and “One World”
The millions of people who watched the ending ceremony of the winter Olympics’ saw a magnificent fireworks show when at the …
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3/4/22
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Then…
Years ago, when I was working with seniors doing in-home assessments, family members would often be present. The senior might or might not have been living with their …
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We have all seen what a mess our roads are, full of garbage, an absolute nightmare. How did we get here? And what is being done about it? We certainly can’t leave the …
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Recently, one of our local nonprofits has been receiving some negative media attention.
Since I am not privy to the full story, I cannot commit on the details. Nevertheless, this does provide the …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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3/1/22
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Dear Lexis,
People seem really concerned about this whole Ukraine-Russia War, so I feel bad that I don’t really care. Should I care about this more, or is okay that I …
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As March comes into view, I often start to crave leaves – leaves on now-bare trees, leaves on skeletal shrubs, and leaves rising from the ground as the soil warms and perennials awaken.
I …
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Whenever my friends and I get together it seems sooner or later the conversation turns to what to believe from the news and social media. There are so many conflicting stories, articles and posts. …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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2/23/22
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For most of my life, I have lived at least six hours from the “ocean” (yes, Texans refer to the Gulf of Mexico as “the ocean”).
I am greatly enamored of whales and other …
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The calendar says we’re still a month away from spring, but I think it’s lying. Crocuses and snowdrops are blooming, daffodils are well on their way, and buds are swelling everywhere you …
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By Jill Severn
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2/21/22
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Ah, what a beautiful day! The air has that magical quality it sometimes gets in spring, a caressing softness on the skin. The buds on the plum trees are swelling, and the robins have ascended to the …
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By Pepper Trail
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2/21/22
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Dear Lexis,
What really is boredom, and why does it matter?
Sincerely,
- Turned off in Tenino
Dear TO in T90,
It's an interesting …
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Feb. 16 Column
The Sage Connection:
I had a nice chat with Stacee Anderson (no relation) a few days ago. Stacee lives in Olympia and is a wife, mother, grandmother and teacher.
Apparently, …
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We are halfway through February and have not yet focused on Black History Month.
President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize …
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Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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2/15/22
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Dear Lexis,
Why is it that you think that beliefs are so important?
Thanks,
~ Curious in Tumwater
Dear Curious,
That is an excellent question. …
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By Alexis Rae Baker
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2/14/22
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