Opinion

Perhaps you missed one of the articles this year that highlighted the collective power of women shaping the local business ecosystem. As this year winds down and we gather in gratitude, I wanted to reflect on these women-led businesses not only for the services they...

This past week, I saw a flash of hope in our small corner of the world. Our City Council was tasked with selecting a new member to fill a vacant seat. The meeting opened, as it always does, with the Pledge of Allegiance. The packed...

“Do one thing every day that scares you.” —Eleanore Roosevelt My traveling shoes had taken me to Washington State; I was on my way to my hometown of Aberdeen for a class reunion. While waiting in the train station in Lacey, I had purchased a...

I lost a dear “friend” sometime during the storms in January, which day or night I’ll never know…I wasn’t privy to its demise. I only know the evening during which I realized my friend Snag had disappeared from the horizon. My hubby Norm and I...

I live on Boulder Creek, where the native red alder is in full bloom. Their catkins release wind-borne pollen, which along with the redwoods wreak havoc for my friends with seasonal allergies. According to Pollen.com, the allergy alert today is medium high. Birches and...