![Sept. 10, 2023. Pictured here at home, in his 415-pound electric wheelchair and his all-terrain chair. Out of view were two cats who provide levity, Patches and Scooby. This laminate floor replaces his old wall-to-wall carpet. “Look at that floor,” Darin commented. “It’s beautiful… I was here most of the time and watched everything… very friendly [SPSHH] volunteers and good communicators. They always let me know what was going on with the project.” Sept. 10, 2023.](https://beta.creativecirclecdn.com/jolt/medium/20231006-165304-IMG_20230920_111415.jpg)
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Accidents can happen, terrible accidents. They can literally happen to anyone. It’s a matter of chance -- and risk management. The chances, however, are greater in some places than others, and …
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By Shirley Stirling
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10/6/23
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Readers have asked me for an update on Liam’s 2023 Big Year accomplishments. Here it is, including some more of the many photos he has shared with us. (Liam is, as you may know, this …
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It’s already October and we are rapidly heading toward that time of year when I began asking “what time is it”? every 15 minutes after 6:00 pm. After all, if it is dark, can bedtime …
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If you are a frequent reader of this column, you know that in addition to writing about our local nonprofits, I often provide education about the nonprofit sector. So, today I would like to introduce …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/3/23
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“The ancient Irish bards knew the Salmon of Knowledge as the giver of all life’s wisdom. In the salmon’s leap of understanding like a leap of faith, we see ourselves ‘in our …
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By Debra L. Glasser, M.D.
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10/3/23
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Move over chrysanthemums and dahlias: you’re not the only flowers blooming this fall. Here’s some competition:
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Expecting a large crowd, I parked several blocks away from the New Traditions Café and set out dashing through the rain. It seems remarkable now – after several additional days of steady …
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By George Walter
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9/28/23
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September is a busy month – it includes Labor Day, the first day of school, locally, the first day of fall and Grandparents Day.
If you missed that last event mentioned, you are not alone, …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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9/27/23
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There are many reasons to love living in Thurston County, but one of the top reasons is the focus on the arts. The Fall version of the Olympia Arts Walk will be held on Friday, October 6, and …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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9/26/23
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On Saturday, October 14, 2023, Masterworks Choral Ensemble brings autumn to Olympia with its Fall Festival performance at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts .
As …
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Don’t worry, you are not forgetting what day it is, today is not Tuesday. There is just some critical news coming from the other Washington that is impacting nonprofits that I want you to know …
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I had an informative visit with Natalya Rubel a few days ago. Natalya is the CEO for ABOVE Home Health, located in Olympia and serving our surrounding counties. The acronym ‘ABOVE’ stands …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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9/20/23
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The start of the school year often signals the start of the volunteer season as people return to their previous routines. However, due to the pandemic, some folks have not returned to their previous …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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9/19/23
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I find this time of year and the change of seasons one for reflection. It is particularly poignant for me as this is the time to celebrate and reflect on a year closing and a new one beginning in my …
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Dear Lexis,
I lost 100 lbs over the last year, but I still look in the mirror and dislike what I see. What’s going on? I don’t get it. Dropping weight was supposed to fix this …
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By Alexis Rae Baker
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9/18/23
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The lawn is taking a beating these days. It’s accused of all manner of environmental crimes, starting with reducing biodiversity and sucking up excessive amounts of water. Mowing it with a …
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In response to my recent columns about migration, a reader asked how birders and ornithologists learn about bird migration. It’s all about watching for many hours over many years. Mostly, …
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By George Walter
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9/14/23
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Her name was Margarite – no last name necessary, thank you. She was 80 years of age when I met her and a Tai Chi Master. She taught in her front yard, across the street from where I lived, and …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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9/13/23
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Family Support Center of South Sound provides families with children and survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault with coordinated supportive services to accomplish …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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9/12/23
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Dear Lexis,
I read an article on this topic and was curious what you would say. Do you believe that Millennials are better parents than Boomers?
Curious in Lacey
Dear …
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