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A standing ovation for you parents | Roundabout
For some reason, my 19-year-old was watching “Thomas the Tank Engine” this morning. I didn’t ask why. She’s…
Denise Roundy
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Road Trippin’ | RoundAbout
It’s Friday the 13th before a three-day weekend, and I’ve got itchy feet. I need to get out…
Life
Calling all losers! (Yes, I’m talking to you) | Roundabout
That’s right, I called you a loser. You are a loser, right? I know I am. I never…
Life
I am From | Roundabout
Our Libby just graduated from high school. She’s our third, so we’ve done this before. But it wasn’t…
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Bringing a hotdish to the potluck | Roundabout
My teenagers came home and said they needed to bring a hotdish to an event. Hotdish?
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Busy summer for North Kitsap firefighters
Last week, there was a wildfire west of Jefferson Beach Estates. Did you know locals were wandering around,…
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Spend the summer doing community service
Whatever your summer includes, here is an activity you may not have thought of that could be a…
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Suddenly, the subject of the story became clear
One of my favorite stories happened when I was in high school, sitting next to my best friend,…
Life
Prepare for the worst with a book, maybe a cake and craft supplies | Roundabout
I have a prickly dread of being isolated at home with a houseful of kids and a husband…
Life
There’s so many living legends still kickin’ | Roundabout
Hey, did you know we are living on the same planet as Olivia de Havilland?
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Summer days lead to day dreams | Roundabout
I was deep in the humorous mires of “Cold Comfort Farm,” when my 11-year-old came in.
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Keep ’em busy and your closet c lean | Roundabout
I guess I wasn’t decisive enough in getting rid of things during the last purge. Libby, however, does…
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Life turned out differently, but it’s still pretty satisfying | Roundabout
I’m sitting in my minivan with a Diet Coke, a book (never leave home without a book), my…
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Unlike a tribute, volunteering doesn’t have to be painful | Roundabout
What were you doing in September 1997? I was putting my first kindergartner on the bus to Gordon…
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Uncovering the truth about vanishing socks | Roundabout
“No matter how carefully I sort my socks, whenever I do my laundry there are always some missing.…
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Avoid giving the wrong gift this season: give a book | Roundabout
The very best part of being the Book Aunt is when my nieces and nephews tell me what…
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Keeping that small-town feel | Roundabout
Some wonderful places to make little friendly connections.
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Lessons at the local pool | Roundabout
In 1995, our Jenna was 3 and starting her first set of swimming lessons... That was 18 years…
Life
Bring on the band, and support for our schools | Roundabout
It’s Friday afternoon before Viking Fest, and I am getting ready for my seventh Kingston Middle School Band…
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Ideas on making the world a sweeter place | Roundabout
Our lovely young friend Lia called last week. She asked Dirk if he’d take a peek at her…