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A sampler column is like a box of chocolates

I was surprised the other day when an online search found a confection I figured had long disappeared. Did you ever have a piece of candy from a box of assorted chocolates called a "Whitman's …

Why we break resolutions, and other answers to random questions

I'm an inquisitive old coot. Back in the day, I used the World Book and Britannica encyclopedias as sources to answer my questions when writing school papers. If you're old, too, I'm sure you …

In-person book club coming to Edmonds Library

If you're anything like me, you're probably not much of a fan of what seems to be an endless flood of surveys we're being asked to complete these days. Everything from how you liked your doctor to …

Tips for blind friends and friends of the blind, part 2

I like to think of myself as a relatively high functioning blind dude (except for that blind part). Maybe I'm just kidding myself. However, I still need to have the inner strength or …

Tips for blind friends and friends of the blind, part 1

Have you ever been curious about how a mostly blind person gets around? Welcome to my world. Many people think a person who's legally blind can't see or do much of anything, but that's not …

Chitchat and yakety-yak, it's all good

How on earth are we supposed to stay upbeat in today's mostly negative environment? I wish I knew. I so want to recover my positive, usually happy attitude. I know the internet has some answers, …

This book might just change your life

I've got a question for you: Do you believe a book can actually change a person's life? I've just finished listening to an audiobook, since poor vision makes listening easier than reading for …

Hopelessly distracted by all-you-can-eat shrimp

I like to procrastinate but sadly never seem to get around to it. I had the best intention to write this column a week ago when I organized the workspace on my desk next to my computer. That …

Overburdened by email and digital news

I don't know which is worse, being completely overwhelmed by the emails I get every single day or being so obsessed with reading way too much digital news. Unfortunately, I seem to be afflicted …

Why do nearly all of us flip out for Dick’s hamburgers?

An In-N-Out burger it’s not. But our hometown favorite, Dick’s Drive-In, has a lot in common with its California-based counterpart when it comes to its oversized popularity. Although …

Whopper lover, barking puppies: Thanks for your service

I’m making a list and checking it twice. But it’s not to note who’s been naughty or nice. I’m hardly Santa, although I do have a white beard. List writing is just something …

Why do you believe in what you believe?

I keep hearing that we all want the same things. That we're all in this together. That when we Americans work together, there's nothing we can't do. So …

Confessions of a former grammar elitist

I have a confession to make: I never thought I was a bit of an elitist. But as I was reading an article the other day about punctuation, specifically about apostrophes, it struck me that I just …

High-tech, low-tech, and no-tech

Smartphones, laptops, and television streaming platforms, security systems and artificial intelligence (AI). Is our latest technology a blessing or a curse? It depends on one's perspective, …

If I can stop drinking soda pop, so can you

I'm afraid it may be too late to save myself from myself and one of my worst habits. But perhaps you might possibly benefit from some healthful information, based on my past experiences. My name is …

Let's have more Edmonds Kind of Days

I keep asking myself why. The other night as I was watching a popular reality show, I was disturbed to hear a contestant tearfully relate that she had to endure a slew of racist comments on social …

Doing the right thing feels good

Most of us want to do the right thing, and actually do it. If we're at the grocery store checkout  kiosk  and see that someone has left their purse, wallet, cash, or phone, we turn it in. …

Commercials: We all deserve a break today

I've written about jingles and catchy commercials before. And it's true what ad experts say about them: You can't get some out of your head. The exact result advertisers hope for, I'm sure. …

Is the thrill of victory worth the agony of defeat?

Hey, all you Seahawks and Mariners fans out there. Do you happen to remember ABC television's long-running series "The Wide World of Sports"? Specifically, Olympics sports announcer Jim McKay's …

Hawaii trippin' on a big island with a small cat: Ali-C's excellent adventure

If you've ever been on the internet, you've probably seen Debbie, the eHarmony cat lady. Her video for the online dating site went viral and now has almost 28 million views. The only issue? Debbie …

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