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New sign creates a Kingston kerfuffle
Lucky us, living in a small town. The joys of small-town life are many, but one of the…
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Nearly two decades of memories | On Kingston Time
This column took me forever to write. I can feel your surprise; after all, it’s pretty short and…
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Fun with Facts at Trivia | On Kingston Time
It’s Friday night, just past the dinner hour. Six of us are huddled around a slightly sticky table,…
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New granny is tickled pink | On Kingston Time
Just the other day, a friend called me “Granny.” I was taken aback. Although the recent birth of…
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When garden art goes bad | On Kingston Time
Whatever the reason for his missing head, Jiminy Cricket sits in the Wolfle children’s garden like a cartoon…
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Farewell, Mrs. Weisenberger | On Kingston Time
On Nov. 11, Kingston lost a little piece of itself with the passing of native daughter Lucille Weisenberger.…
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It’s true: There’s no place like home
Edmonds is dead to me. Seattle is the far side of the moon. My world now runs from…
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Kingston is home to gardening prodigy | On Kingston Time
They say Mozart composed his first symphony at age 8. Not bad, but ask him for the proper…
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An author’s distractions and procrastinations | On Kingston Time
So I’m writing a book. In theory, at least. In actual fact what I’m doing is anything and…
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Kingston columnist coping with the 21st century | On Kingston Time
All I want is to adjust my thermostat. I don’t want to launch a space shuttle...
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Learning what it takes to be a teacher, and student | On Kingston Time
It was a dream job. The kind that alternately charms and challenges, but in the end makes you…
Life
Removing ‘sticker shock’ from plant sales | On Kingston Time
It’s spring and the plants are calling. “Wennndy…,” they say, “come buy us. Look how fresh and fluffy…
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Thrift shopping sparks memory of beloved friend | On Kingston Time
I don’t believe in angels. Really, I don’t. Sometimes, it’s hard to believe in much of anything. But…
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The Voodoo Garden: Good help is hard to find | On Kingston Time
Welcome to my garden. Open the gate and step in, but mind the brambles and thorns.
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Help keep Hansville’s Dragonfly flying | On Kingston Time
Question: In these tough economic times, Kitsap County’s top priority is encouraging local small business, right? Answer: The…
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Catch dauber fever with Kingston bingo | On Kingston Time
Do you like to win? Do you crave games of chance but, like me, are way too cheap…
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Making use of those pesky, but edible, weeds | On Kingston Time
Know what I hate about weeds? They live and grow and make it look easy.
Life
Survival guide for the adult student | On Kingston Time
Do you, Mr. or Ms. Mature Reader, find yourself staring into the face of a new year craving…
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Miss Snippy auditions for Andy Rooney’s job | On Kingston Time
Do you ever wonder about Andy Rooney? Miss Snippy does. Mostly, Miss Snippy wonders how she can get…