Category Archives: Reading

Trans athletes: A compromise

Posted on October 22, 2025 by msw blog

I love the Op-Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Spokane transgender athlete Garcia repeats … Continue reading →

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Children’s Etiquette 

Posted on October 11, 2025 by msw blog

While my son and daughter-in-law are raising their children quite differently than how I parented, I feel they are loving and caring, and I have expressed my support to them. However, there is one behavior that I really struggle with. … Continue reading →

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Real Life Kindness

Posted on September 23, 2025 by msw blog

RAVE to the Seattle Parks and Recreation staff for keeping all the baseball fields in good shape so the kids can play ball and the parents and grandparents can hang out together in the parks watching baseball. RAVE to those who helped … Continue reading →

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Rant

Posted on September 17, 2025 by msw blog

RANT to dog owners who haven’t taught their dogs to read the signs that say NO DOGS ON BEACHES! RANT to medical offices who have responded to the problem of no-shows and late arrivals by making appointment times unnecessarily complicated and confusing … Continue reading →

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Free Drink ?

Posted on September 13, 2025 by msw blog

How do I respond to someone down the bar buying a drink for me, but I’m not interested? Bars shouldn’t let people buy drinks for strangers and shouldn’t facilitate this very outdated—and quite frankly predatory—practice. This might be extreme, but … Continue reading →

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