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We are now halfway through the first month of the new year, so let’s take a look back at 2024. So far, we have had freezing weather, rain, snow, and high dangerous winds that brought down a … more
This is a savory casserole that can be a side dish paired best with chicken or fish, or as a protein-rich main course served with a green salad and crusty bread. It is warm and comforting on these … more
Bloom where you are planted. That is what Lauren Howard did, helping those near her, first her family and then those around her, throughout 21 years as an Army wife of a Green Beret soldier. She … more
William Waldorf Astor (1848-1919) was a crazy rich gardener – or, more accurately, a crazy rich man who paid other people to garden. He was the scion of a family that took root in 18 th … more
When one reaches the third ‘30’ of life, a lot of living has taken place. When one’s family is lucky, stories, memories, and seemingly everyday events are recorded for posterity to … more
It’s not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question is, what are we busy about? Henry David Thoreau It’s January 9 th and research shows that just six days from now (on … more
Happy New Year! I can’t believe we are already into the second week of January! My recipe this week is a family favorite, Eggplant Parmesan. It is the perfect comfort food for chilly days … more
It’s hard to enjoy winter, especially when it’s damp and dreary for days on end. Northwest natives often take pride in our purported fondness for this season, but right now many of us are … more
The single best Puget Sound birding area, in my view, is the Skagit Flats, located west of I-5 north of Everett. And the single best time to go there is now, in winter. That’s because this … more
And here we go again…the usual New Year's rant… things I need to get off my chest before I can happily start a new year. Once again, for the past few weeks, we have been inundated … more
One of the priorities of The JOLT is to tell stories no one else is telling, stories about the great things people are doing here in Thurston County. Neglected and untold stories are my specialty, … more
Last month, the American Ornithological Society (AOS), the professional organization responsible for such matters, announced that beginning in 2024 it plans to change the common English names of … more
Well, it’s over. We have survived another Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and day after Christmas sales. Wrapping paper and boxes have been gathered up and disposed of. Decorations at our … more
A few columns ago, I wrote about my son’s partner’s experience in Overlake Hospital’s Emergency Dept (ED) in Bellevue.  I felt the care given to her was exceptional in the few … more
Fruitcake evokes strong emotions! I grew up in the South where fruitcake played a part in every holiday celebration. So, whether you love fruitcake or not (and it is a love or hate thing), it is a … more
Shirley Stirling, of Lacey, writes about good things people in Thurston County are doing. If you’d like to nominate someone to be profiled, contact her at  shirley@theJOLTnews.com … more
At the risk of repeating myself, may I say again : I love where I live.    I love that landlords and realtors promote their properties by declaring that a clear view of Mt. Rainier or … more
In late summer, our neighbor offered us beautiful Italian plums from his small grove of five trees. This year provided a huge crop. I made plum cakes, plum jam, dried plums and froze two large bags … more
Sunshine Shirley Shirley Pearsall is the quintessential Altrusa member, devoted to bettering her community. But in her life, she has found many ways to give back. She and her husband Bob first … more
We have had a lot of fun already this holiday season, but this is also the time to share those good times with others. You may have noticed that the Jolt runs a list of mini-libraries in our … more
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