Category Archives: Family

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 →

Posted in Covid-19, Culture, Family, Health, Politics | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Culture, Family, Rachel Holtzman, Spirituality | 1 Comment

A Covid Journal – Day 20 – “Hello in There” poignant testimony as singer-songwriter John Prine critically ill with Covid – Monday, March 30, 2020

Posted on March 30, 2020 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Despite his chemo this week, my buddy James has recovered sufficiently to send me a missive informing me that sing-songwriter John Prine is critically ill with Covid-19. In addition, Prine’s wife, Jane, has also tested positive … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid-19, Culture, Eatonville News, Family, preparedness, Self Reliance | 2 Comments

The Covid Crisis: Tips for homebound kids

Posted on March 22, 2020 by brucesmith49

Special to the Mountain News Editor’s Note: As school close and families sequester themselves at home, millions of families world-wide are wondering: what do we do with the kids? Here are some ideas from a young woman on the front … Continue reading →

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A Covid Journal – Day 2 of Self-Quarantine

Posted on March 12, 2020 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith March 12, 2020, 8 pm. Today has been peaceful. It’s been like a snow day without shoveling. Plus, the sun was shining – again (!) – and temperatures in Eatonville hovered near 60 degrees. So, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid-19, Culture, Eatonville News, Environment, Family, Politics, preparedness | 2 Comments

Life in a Boy Scout Camp – More tales from Camp Wauwepex

Posted on November 4, 2019 by brucesmith49

By Clifton Lamar Jones Special to the Mountain News-WA The following was written after reading Bruce Smith’s accounting of his scouting history.  After reading his article I was so taken back with his heartfelt words of Camp Wauwepex and my … Continue reading →

Posted in Boy Scouts, Campfire Tales, Culture, Environment, Family, Stories from the Jounrey, Wauwepex | 17 Comments

Impact of murder among family members revealed in interview with Manny Silva, father of slain Tacoma woman

Posted on April 22, 2019 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Manny Silva, the father of Lisa Melancon, a Tacoma woman killed in 2011 during a drive-by shooting, contacted the Mountain News this week to describe the impacts of his daughter’s murder. His testimony reveals how vast … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Cops and courts, Culture, Events, Family, Graham News | 4 Comments

Pittsburgh – an essay on the shooting in the Tree of Life Synagogue

Posted on October 29, 2018 by brucesmith49

By Barbara Jean Heller Pittsburgh, my home, has been shot in the heart. On Shabbat morning of October 27, a man walked into a synagogue open to all who would enter. The man, twisted with hate, raised a semi-automatic rifle … Continue reading →

Posted in Barbara Jean Heller, Culture, Family, Resistance and Justice, Spirituality | 8 Comments

Calling all Carolers – Eatonville Christmas Tree-Lighting is a community affair

Posted on November 27, 2017 by brucesmith49

Special to the Mountain News From Karelina Resnick Join the Carolers for the

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Remembering Mike

Posted on May 27, 2017 by brucesmith49

Under construction and revision. Saturday, May 27, 2017 BAS

Posted in Back East, Culture, Family, Moth Stories, Stories from my Life, Stories from the Jounrey, True Stories for Fake Times | 4 Comments