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I have written about caregivers quite a bit recently, but today, I want to introduce you to a different kind of caregiving organization that is just now expanding in our area. Whether you are a … more
This time of year, black cats can be seen everywhere, especially in decorations and costumes. October 27 is even “Black Cat Day” in The United Kingdom while, August 17 th was … more
We love to celebrate Halloween! Every year we decorate, get dressed up in costumes and have a great time passing out candy to neighborhood children. As part of our family tradition, I always … more
We had friends over on Sunday. I wanted to make food that everyone would find appealing, and that I could prepare in advance. I made chicken enchiladas on Saturday, and cauliflower … more
I met Ellen King Rice in a coffee shop a few weeks ago to talk about her books and her love of writing. She wore mushroom earrings and was a fount of knowledge about the mosses, lichens and mushrooms … more
On the way through the Bitterroot Mountain’s Lolo Pass, there’s a tree (probably many trees) with a lobed leaf that is green on top and white and fuzzy underneath. What could it be? A … more
Renewing the Union Pioneer Calvary Cemetery A short distance from the historic Davis-Meeker tree in Tumwater and on traditional lands of the Coast Salish people is one of only five cemeteries in … more
We tend to think of fall migration as a north/south event, but some of our more common local wintering birds spend their summer breeding season in the mountains. Ornithologists term them … more
This should not even be a question, should it? A couple of … more
“To often we under estimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life … more
We have another very loyal and compassionate pet charity to talk about this week. Patty met with Kate Bligh, Secretary/Treasurer of a fairly new 501(c)(3) non-profit charity organization called … more
As the election approaches in a time of intense polarization, I feel compelled to write about women’s reproductive rights. Medical Background: Biology 101 Humans are mammals whose … more
I’m not sure how many cities or counties in Washington State have Poet laureates.  Sometimes, the position is called Civic Poet. A Poet Laureate is usually officially appointed by a … more
Sometimes we just crave Mexican food. I recently made a chicken fajita meal that hit the spot. Here is my recipe: Ingredients: One pound of cooked chicken, shredded One sweet onion, … more
TLM Labor and Olympia Film Society to Present a Free Screening of Labor Wars of the Northwest on October 24th The Thurston – Lewis – Mason Central Labor Council is proud to announce … more
On a trip to Yellowstone National Park earlier this month, I was hoping to see some birds unique to that area – the Rocky Mountains. But, perhaps because of the late season, birds were few in … more
Grace is not a word I use or even think of often. I am not positive I understood it’s meaning until I looked it up for this column…nor am I sure I understand it now. To me, grace is … more
As we watched the horrendous amount of destruction brought by first Hurricane Helene, and then Hurricane Milton, it makes us wonder how prepared we all are for any natural disaster that may, … more
I was recently invited to a volunteer day for Master's Degree students at St. Martin’s University. While I couldn’t attend due to work obligations, I thought it was worth sharing some of … more
In general, when we think of books we see a flat rectangle in our mind, sometimes bound in a pretty cover, or a soft bound.  As children, we interacted with books differently.  We might … more
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