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"...the two birds showed up."
BY JOAN RUDD | May 25, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

From the streets to the screens

April 22 marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, but there was a lull in the air stay-at-home orders were instituted across the globe.

Reopening of Washington State Parks for day use

Gov. Inslee announced that state parks were set to reopen on May 5 as part of Washington state’s phased approach, but with some added regulations to enforce social distancing measures.

Little Lulu & Tubby

Another good story about childhood toys

Mother's Day Haiku

Mother’s Day Haiku

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The challenge of cooking for one

These tips will make it easier to cook if you're cooking for just one person.

Mom's Day

"Voila…there it was, and he captured it in his Mason jar and took it home to his mother, stretched out on the couch with an enormous fever."

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Step into Middle Earth with a visit to Hobbition

I’m a petite, or if you must say, short woman. At 5 feet two (on a good day!), I’m height-challenged. If I don’t have a stepstool, I’m at the mercy of asking others to help me reach those unattainable objects. In crowds, I’m constantly jumping up and down to see …

How to invest in your future despite an economic recession

Consuelo Mack, the host of Wealthtrack, sat down with two financial professionals to discuss financial planning and retirement during the COVID-19 crisis.

Childhood Toys

"Now I will tell you that my lovely ElizaJane had the most beautiful chocolate brown skin, and I am a white as white can be."

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Another Example of Love

"I started to worry about Daddy."

Living under Lockdown

Most care facilities are under a lockdown right now, meaning residents are not allowed to have any visitors or leave their room

EASTER QUESTIONS in haiku

Frieda Risvold is a haiku humorist par excellence!

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EASTER QUESTIONS

"Bunnies and baskets— What's up with all those found eggs?"

Pain management options

Treating chronic pain is essential in maintaining mobility, strength and a positive attitude, whether a patient is recovering from a surgery or cancer treatment, or coping with aging in general.