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“No news is better than evil news,” proclaimed King James I of England in 1616.   Here in Chimacum, news flows through newspapers, broadcasts, websites, and cell phones. But, … more
    You may think we have come quietly to the end of the football season with barely a whimper. The Seahawks did not make the playoffs. The Huskies earned a trip to the college … more
I don’t really have much sympathy for the horde descending on the Olympic Peninsula almost every weekend from May 1 through Labor Day.  Hey, even though it must be tough to wait in … more
We face a world that is changing, for some too fast and others not fast enough. We are not prepared, though many in our Liberal corner of our Liberal state on the far edge of America believe we are … more
The week started with a fire drill!  Actually, I did go to a fire drill. A recent meeting with Fire Chief Bret Black resulted in an invitation to go on a “ride along” with a … more
Dawn comes early, even now, a full month after Solstice.  I roll out of bed at 4:45 a.m. — wakened by the gulls’ squawking outside my window — in order to get down to Point … more
April is Native Plant Appreciation Month in the state of Washington — home to more than 3,000 native plant species.  “It’s a time to celebrate Washington’s native … more
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 … more
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 … more
I always keep ginger on hand, and use it in both savory and sweet dishes. It’s a popular ingredient in world cuisines from India and Indonesia to Germany.  In ancient Rome and China, it … more
Pirates are plundering our Medicare system. But they’re not led by Johnny Depp. In fact, the “pirate gang” involves some of America’s biggest corporations. And, … more
  During my short time working at The Leader, I’ve come to learn a few things about myself. One of those things is this: Journalism is no longer a good fit for me. Examining … more
The year 2024 has begun. How are you feeling about that? When, in late 2023, I asked some neighbors about what was to come, they cited the presidential election as they expressed fear, dread, … more
This is a puzzlement for many of us. And sometimes a befuddlement. I speak here of a fairly recent and positive development in the newspaper biz: the New York Times’ growing stable of … more
The May 24 Leader article on the Fort Worden Public Development Authority’s need to expand our line of credit to pay overdue bills, did not report that the PDA Board’s authorization was … more
   Off and running! We have a new year and we now can put so much stuff into the bin of needing to be forgotten. There was the almost-in-the-playoffs Seattle Mariners. It seems like … more
Local investing   On Monday, May 6, LION (Local Investing Opportunity Network) will hold a public meeting at Finnriver Cidery from 4:30-6:30 pm. The meeting is open to current and … more
As a fan of TV reruns, I admit my favorite is “The Andy Griffith Show.” I remember the Mayberry days; glad to have grown up in the 1950s, a sweeter, simpler time that my grandkids and … more
In colors the fields dress up in the Spring;  In colors, are the little birds that come from afar... translation of Mexican folk song, “De Colores” The merry month of May … more
You want disillusionment? Work at a major daily.  I’ve been a newspaper columnist for more years than some of you have been here. And part of the job — maybe the most attractive … more
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