Category Archives: Reading

Meet Your Mom at the Airport !

My nephew recently reported that no, he wouldn’t pick up his 77-year-old mother from the airport. “Besides,” he said, “It’s easier to get a taxi, Uber or Lyft.” To that remark, I say: “Easier for whom?” Visiting your loved ones … Continue reading

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Health Care: ‘Our Current System is Crumbling’

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: “Health care: U.S. ‘system’ has … Continue reading

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Teaching: Cell Phones at School

It’s incredible how big of a problem cell phone usage is at school. About a third of the kiddos in most classes at the two Seattle area high schools where I teach have just checked out and use them as … Continue reading

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HELP

I’m going through some tough times. I’ve always been strong and independent, and I think I’ve also been a good friend. I know my old friends care about me, but I need more right now, but I don’t know how … Continue reading

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Food Monopoly: Protect Competition

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 Since Rite Aid’s purchase of Bartell … Continue reading

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