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It is 29th or 30th anniversary of a Labor Day experience that made
It is 29th or 30th anniversary of a Labor Day experience that made us call Mother Nature by her first name. Mickie, myself and a friend hiked up ov...

We have a massive environmental catastrophe not far north of us in
We have a massive environmental catastrophe not far north of us in British Columbia. The breach of a tailings dam at a mine in the Cariboo has releas...

A small quandary: Island County Democrats hold their summer garden
A small quandary: Island County Democrats hold their summer garden party today. The location is drop-dead gorgeous, eagles soaring overhead. Good oppo...

Our Whidbey cabin sits atop a bluff and above a draw. Weve had
Our Whidbey cabin sits atop a bluff and above a draw. Weve had constant cooling breeze this p.m., keeping temperature in delightful 75-80 range. The s...

Ken Bunting had my back during his time as Seattle PI managing
Ken Bunting had my back during his time as Seattle PI managing editor and associate publisher. He had that relationship with lots of coworkers. During...

The Easter message of Pope Francis was clear and unambiguous in
The Easter message of Pope Francis was clear and unambiguous in its condemnation of excess wealth/consumption/greed, and call for Gods healing in affl...

During this week of the year, I find myself juggling usually
During this week of the year, I find myself juggling usually intense work duties, nteractions with friends, and obligations of reflection/meditation t...