Cicero had something to say about today
Port Townsend's long time activist Joe Breskin sent along some interesting thoughts.
If the tin man's goal was simply to destroy the US as...
Far from the centers of power
Originally published on June 7th, 2020. For those asking, "What can I do?"
Around the country, right now, millions of people are protesting. The...
There’s Blue in Them There Provinces
The following originally appeared in Post Alley.
Question: Which Washington county votes consistently over 70 percent Democrat? A. King County. B. Jefferson County. ...
The New Supreme Court
Cartoon above by Karen Sullivan.
The Democrats should have a chance of beating Republicans in many states, with a newly fired up base because...
Grrr: Attorney General Bob Ferguson Versus the Growlers
Coupevillle – Attorney General Bob Ferguson chose a bucolic setting for his recent Whidbey Island fundraiser, the historic Crockett Barn with its backdrop of Admiralty...
Senior City: Why Should We Care?
By Ross Anderson
OK boomers. Take a look at what we’ve done to our adopted home.
A generation ago, Port Townsend was a nice, waterfront town...
Millions of Birds in Trump’s Crosshairs
By Karen Sullivan
A new interpretation of a century-old law meant to protect birds would not only leave more birds dead, it would also add...
Planting Trees Will Help Reduce Carbon, But You Have To Do It Right
By Dan Chasen. (This article originally appeared in Post Alley). Arbor Day, the nearly-150-year-old holiday on which people plant trees, was earlier this month. ...
Covid-19 and Campaign ’20: The Good News
The human consequences of the pandemic are grim, and the economic impacts even worse. At some point, however, we may see some benefits from...
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The lost commencement address by Tom Robbins
Updating this to honor the life and times of Tom Robbins, who walked on today. He lived a remarkable life.This post originally appeared here...
Going nuclear: The high school mascot of mass destruction
Editor's note: With the launch of Oppenheimer, we are once again reminded of the legacy of the atomic bomb, and of the people and...
The Deranged Gourmet, Part 5 (Last in Series)
Recipes from the 1950s: A Lawless Hellscape
For anyone who can remember the middle years of the last century, this series has been a fond...
Recipes From the 1950s: Passive-Aggressive Casseroles
The Deranged Gourmet, Part 2
Food prices are nuts, amirite? They're are so high that when you buy a popsicle you have to pay extra...
Birds on the Beach
Gulls are not the only feathered friends found on our local beaches. Some birds spend most of their time foraging along the beaches, including...
