Ex-Chelan resident once said: ‘There’s no way I’m going to play that rinky-dink, backyard sport’ By Sebastian Moraga Eighteen years later, Tyson McGuffin still remembers. He was 12, and with his family’s athletic talent coursing through his veins, he used … Continue reading
When house hunting intentions were upset by love, these new owners got to work By Jaana Hatton We went on a house hunt in the fall of 2019. This was the criteria for the new home: small, one-level, move-in ready. … Continue reading
By Jim Loudon My first real exposure to growing and packing apples was in 1943 when I was around 14 years old. My folks rented the old Charlie Campbell place, located in the Methow Valley about three miles south of … Continue reading
By Jim Brigleb Despite COVID-19, there is still Good Life to be had. What do being newlyweds and “Stay Home — Stay Healthy” have in common? I know, I know. This sounds like a reach. But follow this for a … Continue reading
By Rod Molzahn By 1889/90, all the usable land in the valley bottoms of north central Washington had been claimed, squatted on, homesteaded and settled. Some of the last lands to be homesteaded in the Wenatchee area were the southern … Continue reading
By Jim Brown, M.D. Most people are not very comfortable starting a conversation with strangers, but there are many benefits in speaking with others and hearing their voices. It helps us realize that they too have a life of thoughts, … Continue reading
By June Darling Covid-19 continues to wear on us. My husband and I have experienced some health concerns for ourselves and others, as well as some economic worries. What has impacted us the most, however, is taking care of three … Continue reading
By Bruce McCammon We have two types of doves in north central Washington: Mourning Dove and Eurasian Collared Dove. I hope this article helps you keep them straight. The native Mourning Dove is one of the most commonly seen birds … Continue reading
By Mike Cassidy Editor Yes, we know there is some serious stuff going on in the world. Even though many people are so “past it” when it comes to the coronavirus, the death toll worldwide keeps rising. In our own … Continue reading
Stories of resilence and ingenuity in battling the boredom of the lockdown • One father, one dad: questions on Father’s Day • Goathead warrior attacks thorn plant • Breakdown in the Palisades • Thrills of kayaking in Zambia • Yoga … Continue reading
By Jim Brigleb I get a kick out of Dan McConnell’s cartoon “Then and Now.” Like other readers, I’m led to reflect on how times have changed. And boy have they. Take television for example. Are you old enough to … Continue reading
By Jan Theriault Terry Johnson has a painting that is always in progress. He first painted the 11th Anniversary as he sat near the Apple Capital Loop Trail walking bridge at First and Columbia. It was painted during the annual … Continue reading
Grandmother and granddaughter connect by writing a virtual book By Judy Weaver These last few months have been difficult and challenging for all of us — no matter our age, our gender or status. We have all been affected by … Continue reading
By Guy Miner Well, our governor said it was okay to take a walk, or go for a bike ride… So, I threw caution to the wind and decided that a kayak paddle would substitute for riding a bike, though … Continue reading
By Linda Kelly I write this in the peak of the pandemic and as the world looks for a cure — miracle or scientific — for the physical ravages of COVID-19. But what about a cure, or at least a … Continue reading
by ’Tricia Devereaux My dear 106-year-old (she will be 107 on June 9) Great-Great Aunt Dorothy lived through the flu epidemic of 1918, and now she is living through the COVID-19 crisis of 2020. To stay safe from this … Continue reading
by Sarah Shaffer How do we keep our heads balanced, keep optimism and strength, when nothing seems balanced anymore? This is my tale as a mother, as a lover of the wild and free outdoors, as a wife, as a … Continue reading
The questions raised by a DNA test still linger on this Father’s Day By Alex Saliby My dad was Alexander Saliby, Jr. His name is on my birth certificate. I was his son. At his funeral, the honor guard gave … Continue reading
Ridding the Valley of those thorns that puncture bike tires and wound dog paws By Doug Pauly A tall, white-haired guy in a camo hat walking down the street with a shovel, leather gloves and a black garbage bag makes … Continue reading
Where to turn when a fun adventure gets stalled in a cell phone dead zone By Annamarie Harden In mid-April, my sister and I decided to go for a drive out to the Palisades up to Douglas Creek. We loaded … Continue reading
Kayaking in a boiling river, just downstream from one of the 7 wonders of the world by Tom Potter Zambia is home to an experience on every whitewater kayaker’s dream list: the Zambezi River. As a natural border between Zambia … Continue reading
By Jan Albin-Bullock The sun is well above the horizon and because it is July in the north, I know that it will light the sky until midnight. I find a flat place on the pebble beach, careful to avoid … Continue reading
Great timing for an island wedding, Korean mermaids and a taste of the sea By Mari Foreman Groff Last September, my husband Alan and I traveled to our Best Man’s wedding in South Korea. It was a big … Continue reading
Photos by Travis Knoop John Sirmon had been building custom and spec homes for better than 15 years when he got his chance to go all in on his own home in Sunnyslope. A friend later defined it as “industrial … Continue reading
12-year-old has YouTube channel: ‘Making people laugh and smile is my favorite thing’ By Leyton Pinto Twelve-year-old boys throw baseballs. They hit home runs and celebrate their touchdowns. I can’t throw a baseball and I definitely can’t leap high into … Continue reading
By Rod Molzahn They were a brotherhood of fearless, skilled and well-paid men who knew the river — all its rocks, snags, rapids, whirlpools and channels. They knew how to maneuver a 300 ton, 130-foot long, four-deck, steam powered rear … Continue reading
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By Carolyn Black There are some schools of thought and science that almost no women and only a few men took back in the ’60s. The farm we bought and moved to offered endless chances to experiment with many of … Continue reading
By Rod Molzahn “I did not come here to lie to anybody. I have come here with a true, honest heart. I would like to have you listen to what I have to say. You can’t make me believe that … Continue reading
By Jim Brown, M.D. There are commonly used definitions or perceptions of “old age” but there is no general agreement on the age when someone becomes “old.” Our biologic age is not synonymous with our chronologic age, which is our … Continue reading
Change is inevitable. Growth is optional. — John C. Maxwell By June Darling How do we re-imagine and re-think the good life during this global time of suffering when much is cordoned off, upended, scary and out of our control? … Continue reading
By Bruce McCammon Imagine you are sitting in your car on the side of the road near a forested stand of mixed trees and shrubs. You scan the area for the bird you are hearing call. The call got your … Continue reading
By Mike Cassidy Editor Back in the day when I was at another publication and I had reporters working for me, I would suggest that when they ran out of stuff to do at their desks, they go out and … Continue reading
