June 2. We are basically halfway through the year but only at the beginning of our magnificent growing season. With… Continue reading
PEOPLE TALK TO me a lot about death, disease and disability. Often, but not always, it’s older people (older than they were, I guess). They… Continue reading
Growler jets discussion, a fundraising concert in memory of Brooke Bedinger and school musical performances are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading
THERE CAN BE great inspiration found in people’s responses to tragedy. Horrific stories of suffering have existed for millennia, but today, due to the constant… Continue reading
The Rev. Donna Little will present “The Power of Your Smile” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Little will be teaching at Unity in… Continue reading
TimeSlips, a creative circle for people living with dementia and their care partners, makes its public debut today at the Jefferson County… Continue reading
“Water in the Age of Climate Change” is set for 10 a.m. Saturday. The hour-long presentation will be at the Clallam County Master… Continue reading
WHO KNEW HOW many people would express joy at not having to kill their dandelions and to do so for altruistic reasons. Since this plant… Continue reading
the all too common occurrence of folks (usually younger) addressing elders with “honey/sweetie/dearie,” and all-too-often… Continue reading
Strangles outbreak hits Pacific Northwest
THIS IS GOING to be a very different summer. Every year for the past 25 years or more, well, ever since my first child was… Continue reading
THE SPRING OF 2003, I was in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Just an amazing experience in so many ways, and here is a snippet. I was… Continue reading
The Rev. Bill Evans will present “I Remember You” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Evans will be the guest speaker at Unity in… Continue reading
The Shepherds’ Festival, a mill tour and a participatory singalong are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on… Continue reading
A stand-up paddleboarder gets his time on the water in the Strait of Juan de Fuca off the North Beach neighborhood of Port Townsend on… Continue reading
“GOLDEN GIRL WITH staying power Lowly weed or eager flower Hands of littles Gather first bouquets Hands of wishers Blow seeds away Hands of gardeners… Continue reading
Take survey on area plan for Olympic Area Agency on Aging
Tales of rough weather rescues, a Queen of Angels fundraiser and a bridge tournament are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information… Continue reading
I’VE BEEN FORTUNATE to visit Ukraine a few times, and one of the distinctive characteristics of that country is beautiful, intricate embroidery. It can be… Continue reading
The Rev. Simon DeVoil will perform a free concert from 7 to 8 tonight. DeVoil will perform at the Big Barn at… Continue reading
