By Daniel Hooker Q. What do you call a man who has been digging all day? A. Dug. Q. What do you call a man who hasn’t been digging all day? A. Dug-less. ~ Q. What do you call a cow with a twitch? A. Beef jerky. ~ I injured myself last month playing with…
By Stephen Buller Tariffs are a tax imposed on imports into a country. They have two main effects: First, like all taxes, they raise revenue for the government; second, they discourage imports from the relevant country by increasing the price of goods. Are they good or bad? In short, they’re bad, just like every other…
By Michael Shook As I type this, we are about a month away from the inauguration of the President. Trump will go from “President-elect” to full-on “President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump.” These words strike fear and loathing into the hearts and minds of many Americans. But having heard some of…
People can be sneaky, especially when they’re doing something they oughtn’t. Imagine if you were one of these sketchy people, and found that somebody honest was looking at your actions, talking to people, and in general collecting evidence against you. You’ve “done the crime,” and now you’re going to “do the time.” Or maybe not….
By Caitlin Rothermel An interview with Tracy Chait, owner of “Refill Vashon” and “Golden Afternoon” Can you tell us about your background and what inspired you to start Refill? It’s hard to pinpoint just one thing – it’s been a journey of many threads coming together. As a teenager, I was part of an Eco club…
By Caitlin Rothermel Will you pick a word for 2025? Choose a word that captures what you want to aim for this year. Applied well, one meaningful word can act like an anchor, helping to focus your thoughts and align your subconscious mind with your intentions. Different than new year’s resolutions, which force you onto…
By Erin Durrett Mother orca, Tahlequah, carries a dead baby, once again, for all to see. She is holding her loss in a way that makes it possible for us to mourn with her, and the deeper vision is to see our own children in that mother’s arms. Could there be a more gracious, dignified,…
By Ed Swan Ed Swan was a master ornithologist with an incredible depth of knowledge and a generous enthusiasm to share it. He inspired many Islanders to learn about birds, and was a regular columnist for The Loop. This article appeared in the January 17, 2007 issue. During this long cold spell, many may be…
By March Twisdale Gratitude and appreciation are super powers. They can change our outlook on anything and everything in a heartbeat, without the participation or agreement of any other natural force on Earth, including other people. And yet, how often do we use these great life skills? In our own lives, for our own benefit,…