Recently, I read something that reminded me of a an Epic battle for survival I witnessed.Late one autumn afternoon, in 1993 I think, I was tidying a table at the cafe where I worked, near Greenlake in Seattle. I looked out across the four-lane highway to the empty parking lot between the pet food
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01/01/2008
I am always surprised by the numbers of people who don't vote. (It seems such an easy thing to do- paper, pen, reading glasses, done.) And I do understand not feeling comfortable with my knowledge level- there have been times where I left things blank instead of choosing. But just NOT voting make
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12/31/2007
As of today December 30, 2007 there are 35 homes for sale in Timberlakes, just north of Shelton, Washington. There are 19 Stick-built homes available in Timberlakes. The least expensive home is $114,500 for 720 sq ft with 2 beds & 1 bath. The most expensive homes for sale in Timberlakes is priced
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12/30/2007
Sellers, do you know which extra touches really grab the attention of home-buyers in the Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater area? When marketing your home, it is important to know which extra touches will make your home stand out from the crowd. Upgrades like granite counters, sprinkler systems and new
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12/29/2007
If you, or someone you know has been impacted by the devastating floods in Lewis County, here is a blog set up to spread the word about specific needs and where to find help:http://lcfloodhelp.typepad.com/It includes the Salvation Army's list of requested items, specific Housing needs, where to g
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12/07/2007
Come in OUT of the Rain!Need a break from the hustle & bustle of the Holidays?Have you been neglecting your puggies exercise needs? (Raindrops are cold!) Then you should join me and my Lilly pug for an afternoon of INDOOR Pug Play! Lilly and I are part of a group that meets up semi-regularly just
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12/07/2007
"Jazz Dj by day, courageous Crime Fighter by night..."And so starts a new adventure for Jimmy Jazzoid, DJ Detective!Join DickStein, of "Hi-ho Jazzoids!" fame, and his Loyal Listeners for another installation of his Jimmy Jazzoid radio series. JWhat new predicament will Jimmy finds himself in? His
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10/30/2007
Please lend a hand to help out the folks in San Diego who have lost so much. We are filling a trailer with non-perishable foods, household items, clothing, and taking cash or cash card donations.A truck-trailer's use has been donated, and it will be at the Olympia Real Estate office parking lot (
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10/26/2007
I was just visiting the Wagner Team's blog andreading through their Best of 2007 post and noticed the teensiest, tiniest error: They claimed some place in Colorado has the best ice cream ever.Not Possible! Not at all even close to possible. Because I know the best ice cream in the world is from a
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10/19/2007
Join your friends and neighbors and help out with the newest part of the Woodland Trail! Volunteers are needed to plant the 10,000 plants along the Fones Rd crossing. Planting days are scheduled from 9:30 to 2 pm on Saturday November 17th and Saturday December 1st. Rain or Shine! As long as the
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10/17/2007
