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The Schmidt House hosts a monthly series of talks, and last week, I was the speaker. I had a PowerPoint presentation ready, and the slides provoked a great, wide-ranging discussion about birds. I …
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By George Walter
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4/11/24
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For the past 15 months, I have been engaged in photographically documenting the homeless in Olympia for The JOLT and national media . As such, I have had the opportunity to meet and talk with …
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Every April since 1974, Global Volunteer Month is a time to recognize volunteers and people who actively support their communities, whether through volunteerism or other elements around the Points of Light Civic Circle®...
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The Lown Institute Fair Share Spending Report, 2024 healthcare legislative wrap-up, What do they mean and what can you do?
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This recipe is a delicious and healthy take on the traditional Spanish rice that my family loves to eat as a side dish with refried beans and tacos or enchiladas.
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By Shannon Beigert
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4/8/24
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Aided by calm, blossom-friendly weather, we’re having a wonderful run of spring-flowering trees, and the procession just keeps on coming. It’s been fun to watch the news these past couple …
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At any one time, birds such as the Sage Thrasher, Sagebrush Sparrow, Brewer’s Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow and Mountain Bluebird might all be calling.
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I am loving the sunshine we have enjoyed the last few days. Sunshine is healing for me. I have more energy and I get to spend time outdoors. I have been puttering around my garden. My chives are …
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Happy and exciting community events enrich our lives, whether we are young, old, or in between!
What we may not realize or even consider is how these events come about. They take creative minds, …
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By Shirley Stirling
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3/29/24
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The United States Department of Agriculture just released data from its 2022 Census of Agriculture, and the news is not good for either Thurston County or Washington State.
In Thurston County, …
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This morning, the cats woke me at 6:30 a.m., and as I stumbled around in semi-darkness, I heard a joyous song coming through the open window. It was an American Robin greeting the coming dawn. This …
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I know spring has returned because the baby squirrels have arrived at the bird feeder outside my window. Our local communities are awake and filing up with activities – let’s begin with …
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This month’s Chamber Forum on Mental Health was sad, informative and hopeful. I will share highlights of the 3 presentations, including some important ‘FYIs’ and ‘What …
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By Debra L. Glasser, M.D.
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3/26/24
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Don Trosper is retired, but he doesn’t know it! He works hard at his hobby, but I guess that it’s not really working, as he loves it. Don Trosper is a well-known personality in the local …
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Doves and pigeons are birds that, for the most part, can be found out in the open and sitting on wires. And they are good-sized – no squinting at tiny songbirds this week...
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According to The World Health Organization (WHO), "Age is one of the first things we notice about other people. However, age is often used to categorize and divide people in ways that lead to harm, disadvantage and injustice and erode solidarity across generations."
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We are blessed with an abundance many varieties of apples here in the Pacific Northwest. In addition, there are three apple trees in my backyard, and they produce lots of fruit every year.
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By Shannon Beigert
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3/18/24
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Finally, a spell of good weather will send both new and old gardeners into rapture. When the spring sun comes out, the sap doesn’t just rise in the trees. It feels as if every living thing in …
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For a dedicated birder, March in Washington is, on the surface, a relatively quiet month. It's a bridge between winter specialties and spring migration. But if you look carefully, you will see that things are really starting to happen in the bird world! Many of the earliest migrants, such as Violet-green, Tree, and Barn swallows, will show themselves...
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By Liam Hutcheson
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3/14/24
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My family and I moved here about five and a half years ago from California. We fell in love with the place that became our home at first sight. In addition to two homes on three acres, the former …
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