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Anesthesiologists take us to another world in surgery
It turns out that the acoustic guitar Neil Young played on his most recent album “Prairie Wind” was…
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State Ferries sends out SOS to legislature
In 105 days, our state legislature will hammer out its two-year budget. Getting Washington State Ferries out of…
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Let’s talk turkey: Lawmakers and rising cost of birds
Recently, people from all walks of life – from the many faiths, races and ethnicities who inhabit this…
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Forest management only way to reduce wildfires
Last summer, our state’s wildfire season was below normal—a welcome relief for firefighters and smoke-choked Washingtonians, especially city…
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BI, British blokes, birds share a number of commonalities
Watching the U.S.-England World Cup soccer match the day after Thanksgiving couldn’t help but make me reflect on…
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Signaling in a roundabout actually could be confusing
Q: Can you please write about signaling at traffic circles? I rarely see anyone signal to make a…
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‘Bed’ and ‘Breakfast’ describe my favorite things
The whole concept of a bed and breakfast is pretty ingenious and fits almost perfectly with my lifestyle.…
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GOP’s comments about poor showing ‘outlandish’
We’re more than a few weeks out from the 2022 midterm elections, and there has been considerable commentary…
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Did you hear the one about the politician?
Recently half the country was upset by the midterm election results, and half were elated.
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Election ‘Red Wave’ turned out to be a red herring
The Republican Party endured considerable humiliation on election night, as their much-anticipated “red wave” turned out to be…
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Red Wave so weak it’s looking a little pinkish
Those of us who love America are exhaling sighs of relief because it turns out that the midterm…
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Live music? A bouncy house? It’s your funeral, take 1
My cousin’s husband owns a funeral home, so I’m anxious to hear his take on a front-page article…
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BARN seeks donations to help pay for expansion
This holiday season, you can help craft a future that fosters hands-on skills, and contributes to a strong…
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50th reunion a reminder of great life before internet
My mind has been wandering into thoughts of getting older ever since I received an e-mail reminding me…
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My Irish eyes are smiling; wish I had the accent
My favorite news story of 2009 revealed that, in a poll of 5,000 women worldwide, Irish was voted…
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Drive safely to avoid skid in the 1st place
Q: What should I do if my car starts to skid on ice or snow?
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Pain lasts long after Veterans Day
Lowering our flags to half-staff is a solemn act that recognizes our fallen heroes, whether they be men…
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Wait for clear path before entering dangerous intersections
Q: I was recently told by a friend that the proper way to make a left-hand turn at…
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Don’t disconnet airbags; they save lives
Q: I drive an Escalade. It’s a tank. My airbag went off in a collision, and it almost…