During the Christmas holiday season last year, over $900 million was spent on gifts in our country. Most of those gifts had one thing in common: mining. When we purchase a product for others or …

I recently had the opportunity to visit a gun range and practice shooting a handgun. My particular handgun was a Sig-Sauer – considered among the best of the 9mm weapons. There is an indoor gun …

Those of us who wore an armed forces uniform know when the late evening voice came over the compound loudspeaker “mail call” smiles came to many of our faces. For those who received mail, their …

Lighten up while you still can Don't even try to understand Just find a place to make your stand And take it easy. – The Eagles Many recognize just about every song of the many …

In February 2023, the Brookings Institute and the Public Religion Research Institute conducted a survey. They asked the question, “Do you agree or disagree that God intended America to be a new …

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many of the Medicare …

In the wake of the recent local and worldwide violence, ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff within school districts has become even more essential. As the Mukilteo School …

The other day, as I was browsing through the television guide, it occurred to me that watching just about any network TV show is a sure fire way to destroy your brain. I mean just look at the crap …

I am writing to recommend Mike Dixon for the Mukilteo City Council. I have known Mike for over 15 years as a friend and a colleague. He is an active listener who puts effort and intelligence into his …

At the Oct. 16 Mukilteo City Council meeting, Councilmembers Richard Emery and Riaz Khan rejected the recommendations of a City committee and instead sought to award grant money to a constituent …

Many of us know the “boiling frog” metaphor in which a frog thrown into boiling water will jump out, but a frog placed into tepid water will remain while the temperature is gradually increased to …

I support Richard Emery for Mukilteo City Council! Councilmember Emery is fully prepared prior to each council meeting and work session, has several council committee roles, including liaison to the …

I want to draw attention to my close friend of many years, Richard Emery, who is running once again for Mukilteo City Council. In these times of polarizing rhetoric offering little to no solution to …

In this Reality Check Update, I’ll have some quick updates followed by a list of issues impacting the Old Town/waterfront area that the City has been delinquent in adequately addressing. The SR …

I recently took a small vacation in Northern Canada. The average temperature was 39 degrees and my spouse and I camped and enjoyed watching the stars at night and hearing the whistle calls of the …

Initially, I was going to write about my "rookie" year on the City Council but was compelled to talk about something that has been on my heart this season. "Trust, but verify." – Ronald Reagan …

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to become disconnected from the natural world around us. However, a growing body of research suggests that reconnecting with nature through …

I wrote a column a few weeks back – just after my surgery, about some of the problems in “big medicine.” Well, let me summarize the biggest problem with this old expression: “Hurry up and …