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Open wide, Federal Way | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
RE: Sound Transit facility slated for megachurch property in Federal Way.
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Thoughts on writer’s block and other first word problems | Whale’s Tales
I once heard an anecdote about a writer who’d spent a week in his apartment working on his…
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The challenges and future of an aging Federal Way | Livingston
Many longtime residents of Federal Way are still operating within its past perception of once being a bucolic…
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A little bit of Federal Way flavored satire | Livingston
“I assure you that our future will be bright and secure in Federal Way.”
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Ready for another cold apple from life’s vending machine | Whale’s Tales
Call it the sweetness of life.
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We’re still here, long after declaring independence | Livingston
Our current culture wars are remnants of many grievances our nation has been trying to outgrow and manage.
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Cold War fallout shelter survives in childhood memories | Whale’s Tales
Dad never finished the bomb shelter.
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Have we become residents in the land of the absurd? | Livingston
We are four months away from selecting our next president.
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Here’s a theory on the fate of conspiracy theorists | Whale’s Tales
If you try to reason with people like that, that the conspiracy they are going on about isn’t…
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It’s time to laugh instead of cringe at politicians | Whale’s Tales
Day after day, you and I watch politicians stand before the cameras, lie shamelessly and get away with…
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People and their behaviors drive the legislative bus | Livingston
And sometimes the time bus feels driverless.
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What sort of learning really matters when it’s all over? | Whale’s Tales
It will be about what does not perish when we do.
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A closer look at Federal Way and our sense of self-worth | Livingston
Let’s face reality — we are looking rough around the edges.
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Here are some troublesome aspects of chemotherapy | Whale’s Tales
Life without hope draws nectar in a sieve, hope without an object cannot live.
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Thoughts on Memorial Day and the ultimate sacrifice | Brunell
On Memorial Day, we traditionally honor Americans in our military who gave their lives in battle for our…
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Energetic puppy flummoxes all-thumbs owner | Whale’s Tales
I had contrived to reach 62 years of age without the big event.
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Who would be your superhero of choice for Federal Way? | Livingston
And a few thoughts on Spider-Man.
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Federal Way leaders are missing a golden arts opportunity | Livingston
Like every governmental collaboration, the devil is in the details.
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Incredible memories of not-so-incredible edibles | Whale’s Tales
After more than 56 years, I can still smell and taste the rubbery things.