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OK, the subject is time. I suspect you might agree that as it goes on it seems like there just isn’t enough and it becomes something that feels like it is controlling us.   For … more
Dog owners, you may be excused.   We’re going to discuss cats here today, but … I think dog folks will be glad if you hang around. Throughout my long newspaper-columnizing … more
What a wonderful experience to listen to seven seniors share their project on May 25 at Fort Worden. The topics were all so different and kept me laughing and listening to the challenges and … more
I went into the third open house for the golf course discussion on June 22 sure that golf is a tremendous waste of space and resources.   I also went in feeling like the golfers in our … more
I attended the open forum this past week regarding the future of the Port Townsend Golf Course. The purpose was to get those in attendance to buy-off on the recommendation from the … more
The decision on whether to allow troll fishing for Chinook salmon in Alaskan waters, the subject of Amy Grondin’s letter in the June 14 issue, is made by the National Marine Fisheries Service … more
Your hometown newspaper will soon be under new management, again. In 2016, when my brother and I purchased The Port Townsend and Jefferson County Leader from Scott and Jennifer Wilson, I was … more
I recently attended the open house in regards to the future of the golf course. Weeks before, I personally put together my own hybrid concept that satisfied the needs of the community — at … more
We need Supreme Court reform. We can start with expanding the court to 13 justices that reflect our country. The current Supreme Court is no longer a viable part of checks and balances. Because … more
I’m referring   to the June 14 front page article regarding the PUD receiving $13.8 million for internet in the county. Does anyone think that the cost of $21,000-plus per home … more
The second grandson graduated from Ballard High School in Seattle last weekend and we went to the party for him on Saturday. It was the standard affair with some of his friends, lots of his … more
“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
No clue who won last night’s high school football game, not sure what to wear today because there is no weather forecast, and you don’t know who won last week’s presidential … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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   … more
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 … more
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, … more
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 … more
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