Thursday, November 30, 2023
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A world without news. A world of peace, prosperity, simple people going about their simple ways, no constant blabbering of politicians, no fear-mongering. A life where people can regain their sense …
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Tessa Richardson
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6/28/23
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It’s strawberry and rhubarb season, and we have the entire summer ahead of us, promising an exceptional year for fruit. There’s laughter and conversation in my kitchen, friends are making …
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Sidonie Maroon
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6/21/23
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Forty days of holidays. That is what we are experiencing. Well, “Juneuary’s” finicky weather is in there, too.
Memorial Day kicked off the holidays with somber reflection of …
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Ned Luce
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6/21/23
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Ask your doctor about … getting rid of DTC (direct-to-consumer) TV pharma ads. Or at least, ignoring them.
TV drug ads are everywhere, like the proverbial cheap suit. They’re …
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Bill Mann
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6/21/23
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Nematodes are everywhere!
They are the most abundant multicellular animals on earth, with more than 80,000 known species. They are microscopic, elongated roundworms that occur naturally in soil …
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Barbara Faurot
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6/14/23
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Happy Flag Day!
Fifty-six years ago last Saturday the USS Liberty was attacked by the Israeli Air Force and Navy in international waters in the Mediterranean Sea during the Arab-Israeli War, …
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Ned Luce
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6/14/23
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In retrospect last week was full of opportunities to recognize, celebrate or help others.
On Monday there was a Memorial Day ceremony at the Bay Club attended by either 75 or 100 folks depending …
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Ned Luce
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6/7/23
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Geezer-riffic? PT and Jefferson County made Page 1 of the Seattle Times last week in a story about this state’s aging since 2010 — in all 39 counties.
And — quelle surprise …
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I’m cooking Italian all summer, and planned a staycation to coincide. I’m calling it la mia cucina estiva, my summer kitchen.
Why Italian?
I fell in love with the history and …
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Sidonie Maroon
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6/7/23
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Once again, a large colony of Caspian Terns is preparing to nest at Rat Island, the small sandbar between the Fort Flagler beach campground and Indian Island. Over 700 birds were present in early …
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As a species who possesses the ability to reason, we humans still haven’t figured out how to stop creating so much non-compostable waste.
In America, with a population of 330 …
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Tracy Grisman
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5/31/23
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Soccer, rugby, cricket, and so many other games I do not totally understand yet enjoy watching and would have enjoyed playing in my younger days. Well maybe not cricket. Upon reflection, I think …
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Ned Luce
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5/31/23
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Car (Radio) Talk: There will be something missing if you buy a new Tesla or Ford or several other electric vehicles: an AM radio.
BMW, Mazda, Volkswagen, Volvo, and others are also removing AM …
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Bill Mann
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5/24/23
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OK, wake up now my friends.
The weather is turning great and the fun things are starting to happen. The Rhody Festival weekend or Chautauqua Week or an event filled several days last week and …
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Ned Luce
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5/24/23
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I’m beginning to seriously wonder just how the city measures its needs and goes about setting its priorities.
At the moment, it is charging ahead with plans to build a new pool for $38 …
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Adaptive gardening has much to offer gardeners of all ages, interests, and abilities. Balance, strength, endurance, and flexibility can be compromised by physical limitations at any age — from …
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Barbara Faurot
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5/22/23
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I’m reading two cookbooks by Faith Heller Willinger: “Adventures of an Italian Food Lover” and “Red, White and Green - The Italian way with vegetables.” It’s one …
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Sidonie Maroon
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5/18/23
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The ability to cope in an effective manner with what life places at your feet largely defines your mental and behavioral wellness.
In 2023 mental health became a topic of priority for our very …
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5/17/23
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It was not an easy journey but we are tough.
Thirteen hours on the plane from Christchurch to LA is not included in the definition of torture but, just sayin’.
After arriving home, I …
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Ned Luce
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5/17/23
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Our last week in New Zealand continued with folks, just like all over the world, claiming the weather is never like this.
They said it was going to rain, and it hardly ever did. Pretty nice.
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Ned Luce
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5/10/23
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