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ALL ABOARD | Long may we wave with one hand at a time
Ever notice how much waving goes on around here? Are you one of those drivers that likes to…
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ALL ABOARD | A gravy ladle full of thanks for family and friends
Last night I was reading some poetry shared with me by a friend. One bit of prose that…
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ALL ABOARD | Skitching through life and other childhood fables
As the joys of Thanksgiving baste our turkeys, hams and prime rib during the next few days, let…
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ALL ABOARD | Quagmire: Out of red ink with the Hallmark hotline busy
Have you noticed that the new Christmas cards are already being displayed in stores? Or are they last…
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ALL ABOARD: Is there life after Obama vs. McCain? You bet there is!
To this retired political science major, it is somewhat strange to be writing this column before yesterday’s election,…
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ALL ABOARD | Another dog-day afternoon of Fido fun in the sun
Had any trouble laughing lately? Nightly news numbing the spirits? Ready to bust out of this political malaise?…
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ALL ABOARD: Preventing periodical procrastination lessens stress
Last night after dinner I finally got around to reading one of the many magazines, newsletters and journals…
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ALL ABOARD: What this country needs is a pickle sandwich break
After watching last week’s debate between two of the six candidates for commander in chief on my low-definition,…
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ALL ABOARD: The James brothers revisited: A bank full of laughs
Excuse me if it seems like I am shaking, but I am. I’m not nervous. Just excited. After…
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ALL ABOARD: Great people, good times and lots of good cheer
Last week’s Republican Telethon reminded me what I miss most about today’s politicians: the three-named luminaries. Names like…
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ALL ABOARD: Cinnamon rolls, blue hair and the joys of backstage
I am writing this column by hand while sitting backstage at the Samsung Sound Lounge at Bumbershoot, Seattle’s…
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ALL ABOARD: John Cameron Swayze, camels and other childhood fixations
The other day I was thinking about breathing and the importance of it. In fact, the more I…