Category Archives: Culture

Christmas 2016 – Things I Remember from Childhood

Posted on December 19, 2016 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Tomorrow, I travel to New York to spend the Christmas holidays with family. One of the ways I prepare to go is to think about the old days – remembering the funny, quirky events of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Back East, Culture, People Profiles | 6 Comments

Pierce College and Bethel School District bring higher education to Graham and neighboring communities

Posted on December 9, 2016 by brucesmith49

Addendum ~ Editor’s Note: Kate Burrows, the Communications and Public Relations Specialist for Pierce College has sent the Mountain News the following announcement concerning Pierce College classes in Graham. ************************************************************************* Starting January 2017, Pierce College will offer college courses at … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Culture, Graham News, Kapowsin, Puyallup, Science and Technology | 3 Comments

Lessons I’ve learned as a beachcleaner

Posted on November 23, 2016 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note:  The following is a chapter from the forthcoming book: Retreat from the Sea, which explores how mankind is currently dealing with sea level rise and examines options for the future. By Bruce A. Smith I was once a … Continue reading →

Posted in Back East, Business, Culture, Environment, Nature, Politics, Ramtha, Self Reliance, Spirituality, The New Physics, Yelm News | 11 Comments

Resistance – Why are we so polarized as a country, and what can we do about it?

Posted on November 18, 2016 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith The Trump election seems to have cracked open fissures within society. Not only are Red and Blue States divided with some talking secession, such as California, but non-protesting liberals are angry at other liberals for marching. … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Politics, Science and Technology, The New Physics, Weather | 10 Comments

Fears of the Resistance – What will Trump and the Republican Juggernaut do to the country?

Posted on November 13, 2016 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith As the country ends its first week as Donald Trump as President-elect, fears of the coming Trump administration remain and the protests continue. Adding to this tension is the realization that the Republican Party now controls … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Environment, Family, Health, Paula Morris, Politics, Ramtha | 48 Comments

People take to the streets to protest the Trump presidency

Posted on November 11, 2016 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Protest marches and rallies have sprung up across our nation in response to the election of Donald Trump. People are angry, and I am too. I applaud the protests and wish I had the means to … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Environment, Family, Politics | 12 Comments

Sleaze from Presidential campaign triggers testimonials from women who were sexually assaulted

Posted on October 11, 2016 by brucesmith49

By Gayle Tice Update, October 23, 2016 The conversation around Trump’s comments keeps evolving.  It includes encouraging statements about male “locker room talk.”  From men reflecting on the locker room talk of their youth and how it never crossed into … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Gayle Tice, People Profiles, Politics, Spirituality | 9 Comments

Salmon Festival coming to Eatonville

Posted on October 4, 2016 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Our friends in Eatonville have sent the Mountain News-WA the following announcement regarding the fourth annual salmon festival to celebrate local salmon recovery projects, such as Ohop Creek: Come Celebrate Salmon at the Eatonville Salmon Fest, Saturday, October … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons Learned in a Temp Agency

Posted on August 26, 2016 by brucesmith49

By Gayle Tice If it should be mandatory to work retail to find out how to be civil with every variation of irritated humanity, it should also be mandatory to work as a parking attendant for a large event taking … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Culture, Gayle Tice | 1 Comment

Elana Freeland to present on chemtrails and electromagnetic health dangers

Posted on May 22, 2016 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note: Elana Freeland is a local author who will be sharing her 10-year research on the harmful effects of “chemtrails” and electromagnetic energies at the Traditions Café in Olympia on Tuesday, May 31 at 7pm. Elana recently delivered a … Continue reading →

Posted in Book reviews, Culture, Environment, Events, Health, Nature, People Profiles, Politics, Science and Technology, Self Reliance, Weather | 2 Comments