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The Other Thing Happening in Paris – Climate Change
My chiropractor recently told me ‘There’s no guarantee that you won’t have more than one problem at a time.’ He was speaking the truth about the health of my spine. And his words are equally true when applied to the state of our world. Most people who know me assume that I am preoccupied with the escalating violence and the deteriorating relationships around the globe. And I am. I’m feeling the turmoil, and spending most of my waking hours trying toward contribute reconciliation and peace. On that theme, so many things to say: Let us mourn deeply for the lives…
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The Whulge
I’m a Whulger now. Just a beginner, but a Whulger nonetheless. I have joined the Whulgers, a loose group of Vashon Island residents who swim in the Puget Sound, otherwise known as the Whulge. When the Whulgers gather, the big topic of conversation is the water temperature. It’s now hovering a little above 50° Fahrenheit (10° Celsius). In the words of a fellow swimmer: “that’s wicked cold.” For me, as a recent arrival from warmer climes, this adventure requires multiple layers of neoprene wet suit. When I’m not preoccupied with fighting the cold, it intrigues me to consider that the…
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Michelle Garred 