Category Archives: Culture

Fatherhood in a New Age – a closer look at the hybridization program established by Extra Terrestrials

Posted on March 7, 2021 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith This story is my tale of being abducted by aliens, and since it’s based solely upon my memories it may not be true, at least in the usual sense of that word. But I know it … Continue reading →

Posted in Alien Abductions, Culture, Spirituality | 3 Comments

A tale of friendship lost, yet remembered

Posted on March 5, 2021 by brucesmith49

By Rachel Holtzman Contributing Editor to the Mountain News-WA The subject of anti-Semitism came up in a recent zoom gathering of my little international Yiddish discussion group. Zeev, a professor from Toronto and Mira, a long retired programmer from Moscow … Continue reading →

Posted in Barbara Jean Heller, Culture, Folk tales and stories, Rachel Holtzman | 3 Comments

Netflix Favorites – My top TV shows and Films

Posted on December 26, 2020 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith I’m heavy into spy thrillers, cerebral dramas, and comedies with redeeming social values. Some of these shows have been on my movie lists in the past, but they have updated seasons, or compelling dramatic reasons to … Continue reading →

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Predictions for the election and Covid – the arrival of “Grampa Joe”

Posted on November 2, 2020 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Here on the day before the official “Election Day” of November 3, I’d like to post my predictions for the 2020 Election: Biden will win the national count by 12 million, and take the presidency with … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid-19, Culture, Environment, Politics | 94 Comments

A Covid Journal, Day 103 of Quarantine – and Day 27 of Nationwide Protests for Social Justice

Posted on June 21, 2020 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith These are the most dramatic days of my lifetime – the Covid crisis coupled with historic social change that will hasten the end of racism. The coronavirus has killed 120,000 Americans, half of whom would be … Continue reading →

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A Covid Journal, Day 61, Sunday, May 10, 2020 – Mother’s Day – and Getting Through Covid

Posted on May 10, 2020 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Happy Mother’s Day, everyone. I just talked with my Mom in New York, and she continues to “hang in there.” My sister was with her, as she was giving my Mom’s caregiving team a few days … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid-19, Culture, Stories from the Jounrey | 9 Comments

Yanah G. Cook running for Pierce County Council, District 3

Posted on May 6, 2020 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Yanah G. Cook, a Democrat who resides in McKenna, is seeking the seat at the Pierce County Council for District 3, the region that encompasses all of South Pierce County. This chair is being vacated by … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid-19, Culture, Environment, Graham News, Health, Politics, preparedness, Self Reliance, Smoke, Spanaway | 3 Comments

A Covid Journal – Day 39 – April 18, 2020 – America prepares to re-open, or not

Posted on April 19, 2020 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith The big question pounding in everyone’s brain this week is: When can I leave my house and get back to my life? Politically, it is the dominant subject and two routes are emerging. One path forward … Continue reading →

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A Covid Journal – Day 28 – April 7, 2020 Dark Days and Bright Sunshine

Posted on April 7, 2020 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith The US Surgeon General, Admiral Jerome Adams, and President Trump are calling these next two weeks our darkest hours, forecasted to be filled with death and suffering, and comparable to “our Pearl Harbor.” Their mortality estimates … Continue reading →

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Mah nish tanu: Why is this night different from all other nights, (or days)? – Passover in Quarantine

Posted on April 3, 2020 by brucesmith49

Special to the Mountain News, from contributor Rachel Holtzman Editor’s Note: America may not be “raring to go,” as the President as hoped a few weeks ago, but Easter and Passover are upon us. Passover is a unique religious celebration, … Continue reading →

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