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Trick or Treat? The trick is that can you believe October is almost over?! This has been the fastest month this year. The treat, of course, is that Halloween is next Monday, so the column this week …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/25/22
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Dear Lexis,
My grandfather died a few years back and I remember him talking about all the regrets he had with life. It didn’t register at the time, but now that I’m older, I’ve …
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A friend brought me a pamphlet called “Gardening and Direct Ecological Action,” published by the Vangardeners, an offshoot of the Olympia Assembly.
They advocate “guerrilla …
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Fall and winter in our home territory is the very best time to watch waterfowl. The tall grass has died back, and all the wetlands are full (hopefully, eventually). Waterfowl are the swans, geese, …
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By George Walter
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10/20/22
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I might have mentioned before that my all-time favorite holiday is one that most people probably are not aware of.
National Random Acts of Kindness is celebrated every February 17. It originated …
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This weekend we were warned of poor air quality due to forest fire smoke migrating to us from fires in the eastern parts of the state.
What can we do about it? We 'can't stop it, but we do have …
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Have you ever wanted to ‘make a difference? Well, you get that opportunity every year! Make a Difference Day is celebrated on the fourth Saturday of October, which is this next Saturday, …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/18/22
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Hey Lexis,
What are your thoughts on coaches? Are they worth the cost?
Thanks,
Looking in Tumwater
Dear Looking,
I believe there is the potential for value in a coach, but it …
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10/17/22
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Bee-friendly gardens have been in the spotlight for the past several years, and now the focus has widened to focus on a bigger idea: biodiversity in our gardens.
The state’s Fish and …
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Human kindness has no age limit. Young, old and in-between can participate. Random acts of kindness may go unrecognized but not unappreciated. And it has been my personal experience that those who …
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By Kathleen Anderson
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10/12/22
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I know, the weather is perfect. You need to get your home prepped for the coming rain. There’s football and BASEBALL PLAYOFFS to watch for the first time in 19 years. However, if you can stand …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/11/22
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Last night I stayed up late to watch the first episode of “Alaska Daily,” the new dramatic series on KOMO TV, channel 4 or 104, Seattle’s ABC affiliate.
So far it features the …
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So much in life is determined by the trend, the direction we are heading in, and paying attention over time illuminates how we are doing. Climate change is like that, it happens very slowly, …
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Dear Readers,
This month has been a very interesting month for me. Angus and I started implementing some new habits, and it’s been curious how immediately we’ve started to see results. …
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By Alexis Rae Baker
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10/10/22
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This week we conclude our 3-part series on pelagic birds, commonly called seabirds. Liam Hutcheson is again my co-author.
There is a family of seabirds in coastal, and offshore Washington waters …
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An opinionated reader writes that “the geologic record suggests to me that all species are initially ‘invasive’ and that all species eventually become extinct. Himalayan …
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October is my favorite month of the year. I enjoy the moderate weather, the beautiful colorful leaves that adorn the trees, the shorter days and longer nights and all the holiday festivities that …
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Last week, Hurricane Ian obliterated communities in Florida. As of today, according to CNN, at least 102 people have been reported killed by the hurricane in Florida – 55 of them in Lee County, …
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By Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
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10/4/22
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Dear Lexis,
What is the best tool you’ve ever heard of for changing your life?
Thanks,
Curious in Olympia
Dear Curious,
That’s a great question, and I would say that the …
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At this time of the year, most gardeners are getting tired of gardening and beginning to look forward to the cozier indoor pursuits of shorter days and darker evenings.
I think our gardens might …
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