As lawmakers continue to debate solutions to revive our ailing economy, a pillar of recovery that must not be forgotten…
Recently, the Associated Press reported that hundreds of New York City public school teachers accused of offenses ranging from insubordination to sexual misconduct are being paid full salary with benefits to sit around all day playing Scrabble, surfing the Internet or just doing what they please.
Phew! Or maybe I should say pee-yew.
If you’ve read these columns for any length of time, you surely realize I’m quite fond of Seattle. It may not be as magnificent as New York or as charming as New Orleans, but Seattle seems preferable to most other American cities that come immediately to mind, including San Francisco, which has its appeal, and Los Angeles, which I detest. And who can spend more than a few days in a gaudy fire-drill like Las Vegas?
Yes, we live better lives – in some cases much better lives – because of technology. But when does a wired world become a little too wired?
In response to the letter written in the last few issues in regards to the “area aroma,” I would like to comment on the lack of information displayed here. These comments are typical of the people who move here from the big city because they are attracted to the grazing cattle in our lush pastures and the peaceful serenity of our quiet countryside.
On behalf of the committee for Relay For Life of Sumner/Bonney Lake, I would like to thank all those who participated in “Paint the Town Purple” on June 23. Thanks are extended to all those who helped to organize the event, the team members who participated in fundraising on the streets, and those who donated for the cause. Teams took to the streets in both Sumner and Bonney Lake in morning and afternoon shifts to solicit donations. An estimate of over $3,000 was the total amount raised.
Phew! Or maybe I should say pee-yew.
Summer fun definitely arrived this last week in downtown Sumner and there’s a lot to write about.
Yes, we live better lives – in some cases much better lives – because of technology. But when does a wired world become a little too wired?
President Obama says the opponents of cap and trade are not telling the truth. Unfortunately, the president is attempting to position his opponents as “do nothing” on the environment, which is not true. He needs to recognize there are other less costly ways to reduce CO2 which will help lift our economy rather than sink it.
Being away from the humid heat of the Southern summer has led me to appreciate the weather of the Pacific Northwest.
A couple weeks ago, I highly recommended the subdued stillness of Mount Rainier’s Paradise Inn for lovers in need of a weekend away from it all. Though the inn is less than two hours from Enumclaw, it’s an entire world removed from the hectic routine of our typical workday lives. (Boring routines can be pure poison to romance.)
