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As many of you know, while getting my writing career going, I was a certified personal trainer, runner, and weightlifter. For a while I had a private facility. There was no end to the stream of … more
Kitsap Credit Union last month hosted 11 backpack feeding programs at its Bremerton corporate office as part of its ongoing Send Hunger Packing initiative. This event series is dedicated to … more
I feel very protective of our town’s gem of a Food Co-op, so I’m grieved by the continuing series of antagonistic opinion pieces that have run in The Leader, piling on three more in the … more
Since moving to Port Townsend a year ago, I've purchased 2.5 acres of forest to donate to the Jefferson Land Trust, I've given 21 wildlife columns to The Leader, and I've converted a grassy backyard … more
Looking for New Year's intentions that make you feel good while doing good? You're not alone! More people than ever are embracing sustainable lifestyle choices. The good news? Small changes add up to … more
There is nothing like the holidays to stir up curiosity about days of old. I settled on the Port Townsend Daily Leader of Sunday, Dec. 25, 1910, for a nostalgic look this time around.  The … more
As many of us prepare to enjoy the holidays in our snug homes, let’s pause to remember those without such amenities. And to review the approaches we have been taking to reduce the population of … more
  A refreshing message from Councilmember Neil Nelson, from the October 2024 City of Port Townsend Newsletter, gives me hope for this lovely town’s future. I am cautiously optimistic. … more
  With the arrival of winter we now have a chance to begin to welcome more light each day and to widen our hearts to strangers and share our hearts with kindness. I know that for me … more
Yes, my friends, it is that time of year again for Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and are we glad we can count this one over. You already read the big-time chaotic stuff about elections and … more
  In response to Sharon Bryan’s letter bemoaning the construction of a new hotel on Water Street, I would suggest that if she is not happy about the plans, she should pony up the … more
How to tax EV’s for local road usage. My friend recently went to the town hall meeting about the city raising the car tabs, adding $20 extra each year for several years for local road … more
  Houses on the golf course has clearly become an obsession on the part of Messrs. Faber and Mauro. With no reasonable justification other than they, like dogs with a bone, refuse to listen … more
Things are getting brighter here in Port Townsend, where we get lit up every holiday season, and then some. It’s one of our seasonal treats during this dark season.  A fine way to … more
    Cherished Christmas memories can be triggered on a bright and balmy summer day! On such a Port Townsend day, my son and I were sorting through some boxes which held the … more
    I have been attending the monthly meetings of the PT Food Co-op Board for the last four months. The Dec. 4 meeting’s 90 minutes of public comment were a welcome … more
  When the Republican right says the state legislature is weak on law enforcement, what they secretly mean is they oppose reforms that increase police accountability and decrease the … more
We publicly commend Jason Victor Serinus for using his Leader column to educate our community about what’s been happening with the PT food co-op since summer. His column is a service to … more
  Why does glass have to be trash? There is some urgency to getting glass recycled again since it appears much of our recycled plastic is sent abroad to be used as fuel. Despite the … more
  When people are experiencing grief and loneliness, Christmas may not feel like “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” For those feeling estranged from the holiday spirit, … more
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