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Two things I never thought might be hanging on my rear-view mirror when I moved to PT 15 years ago: An air freshener, and a blue, disabled parking permit. I still don’t have an air … more
Tempers flared last week, as Democrats sought to cast blame for the Republican landslide — I was particularly galled when a friend laid the blame on “newspapers who are too chicken to … more
Fall is perfect for spending some time in your garden, thinking about the past growing season and what plants thrive and what did not. Fall is a time to clean up from summer growth and begin to plan … more
    When Scott Beck and Bryan Woods wrote and directed “Heretic,” they really went all-in on combining “Saw” with comparative theology. This is not a … more
Bizarre may be an overused word of late. But as I write this in advance, one day before departing for Poland to cover a huge audio show, only "bizarre" can begin to encompass the plethora of emotions … more
It is never too late to begin again. It might even take you around the globe. This summer, I received an invitation from CNN Academy to participate in an immersive newsroom simulation this … more
Recognition is a lovely gift. To recognize who we are, what we have to offer our community and ourselves, and to move forward in a clear and positive direction is a much-needed universal … more
What’s your first memory of sweetness? Mine takes me back to when I was 6, alone in my grandma’s kitchen baking applesauce cake. She was busy running her plant nursery, so the … more
Near the foggy heart of Hoh Rain Forest in northwest Jefferson County snakes a trail called the Hall of Mosses where the branches of bigleaf maples wear clubmoss like beards, flying squirrels nestle … more
In Jefferson County, a remarkable transformation in cancer care is on the horizon, addressing a long-standing challenge for our community. The introduction of Radiation Oncology services at Jefferson … more
Part 1 Division, I have had enough! While traveling, a friend of 40 years sent me a very ugly, name-calling sexist text about VP Harris, which he believed to be true based on Trump’s … more
Happy Halloween! May your candy baskets and bags be full to their sweetest of highs! Times have changed. Therefore very few folks actually travel the neighborhoods now in the name of safety for … more
    Autumn isn’t just about changing weather, it’s also your chance to change your healthcare plan, as most insurance plans have an open enrollment period underway. … more
Civic duties include paying taxes, obeying laws, serving on juries and voting. Voting isn’t mandatory like the others, but it might as well be to me. I’m proud to be part of the … more
What’s more frightening, Halloween or Trump being reelected?  OK, that one was too easy.  In the past month, I’ve met a lot of worried, apprehensive and/or downright … more
Election day is next week. Some students, families, and staff have expressed anxiety about the aftermath of the results. Even in our small community, we represent a wide range of lived experiences … more
The only thing I knew about U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer in my early weeks in Port Townsend was that he decided not to seek reelection to Congress. That was a defining characteristic in my mind because I … more
Ah, the best laid plans. Just as it felt time to lighten things up pre-election and write about one of the myriad things that make Jefferson County such a magical place, darkness descended once again … more
Going back to college at age 50 had more meaning than it did starting at 18. I had lived long enough to have some direction, was open to new ideas. Most importantly, I knew I still had a lot to … more
Snow will soon blanket the high meadows of the Olympic Mountains. When it does, the marmots that reside there will be hibernating in their dirt burrows. With brief exceptions, the animals’ core … more
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