Opinion
We must prepare to defend Alaska from Russia
Return Alaska to Russia? A month ago, such lunacy wasn’t newsworthy, but after Russia invaded Ukraine, anything is…
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Looking at life when Irish eyes are smiling
With the world full of angst and disruption — with so many people filled with anger and hate…
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Drowsy driving a form of impairment behind the wheel
Q: I was reading about how a lack of sleep affects our brain, and it got me wondering…
Opinion
GOP can’t have it both ways on false facts
There’s a lot that’s terrible about Russian strongman Vladimir Putin’s brutal attempt to erase Ukraine from the map…
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Demos: Don’t blame Biden, he’s drilling too much
When I hear Republicans blaming President Biden for high gas prices, I’m reminded of what scribe Mary McCarthy…
Opinion
Taking the plunge into the world of unclogging toilets
Warning! The following column is clogged with gratuitous potty humor. If it’s a strain for you to read…
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What would you love to tell your younger self?
A handful of longtime readers may remember when I announced that “baby boy Tyree” was on his way.…
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Column about critics calling out columns
This is a column about columns — specifically ones that have been appearing in the Bainbridge Island Review…
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Racist attacks continue against Biden’s Supreme Court pick
When President Biden announced his intention to fulfill a campaign promise to nominate the first Black woman for…
Opinion
GOP more interested in Ukraine’s democracy
Rep. Scott Perry, R-PA, who once advised President Trump’s White House on undermining the 2020 election results, and…
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‘Paw’s’ stubborn streak has served me well
Valentine’s Day and other time-sensitive topics delayed my writing about this, but a few weeks ago marked the…
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Lack of churched explains the times
From the time that I was still being knit together in my mother’s womb with some defective parts…