Oasis in the desert “We can be an oasis of engagement in the desert of unmet behavioral health needs.”
Nonfiction roundup “To hopefully save you from sinking into despair after reading some of my recommendations for nonfiction, I decided to go half upsetting and half… well, not upsetting. (Cheerful may be a stretch.)”
Tri-Cities Food Co-Op “While they’re not reinventing the wheel, Tri-Cities Food Co-Op is a hub for a great many vendors, educators, and community members that increase the Tri-Cities’ accessibility to local food.”
Love note to a book: The Futurological Congress “On the surface—hilarity. Underneath—did you actually just articulate what is wrong with everything?”
SNAP to it: Get fresh, local produce at farmers markets “We are lucky to live surrounded by farmers whose constant work provides the state and the country with some of the best produce available.”
Toxic algae is a big deal. “Climate change coupled with excessive nutrient pollution may cause more intense and frequent algae blooms.”
Three games, one designer “If these games sound fun, check out https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/khanat/yama on Kickstarter!”
Art & poetry from the July 2023 issue of Tumbleweird Enjoy this collection of art and poetry from the July 2023 issue of Tumbleweird
Interview with author Erica Blaque "Erica Blaque’s debut novel, Among Wolves, qualified for the 2023 Anthony Awards as 'Best First Novel'"
Ski Day with B5 and Skyline Adventures “I love Skyline Adventures for giving our kids an opportunity to try a hard physical skill with the promise of a reward — the satisfaction of fun,”
Boxers and wizards and spiders, oh my! "Must-See movie reviews featuring Creed III, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse."
The New Climate War "Denial isn’t just a river in Egypt, and denial of the human role in climate change isn’t the only way that effective action on climate change is opposed."
14th Annual Battle on the Columbia "The 14th annual Battle on the Columbia is happening on August 5, 2023."
Love Note to a book: The Day on Fire "Writing becomes a coping mechanism to address the problem of belonging."
Washington and Idaho hospitals shutter labor & delivery services "This public health crisis shows that a public solution is crucial: Our entire system must be radically transformed to meet the needs of women, children, families, and everyone else."
The Flop and the Giant Killer “A small and timely act of conviction off the field left Milton’s biggest footprint on sports history.”
Golden Paladin recap: Part 4 "The Golden Paladin deduced that Merlin was not only targeting Arthur with the mana-storm, but directly attempting to kill her."
Art herstory "...socially constructed gender roles have created a mountain of barriers which make it nearly impossible for women to be heard over the thundering voices of the wealthy, powerful, predominantly white, male base that rules the art world."
Game Review: Arkham Horror: the Card Game "If you’re interested in playing a deckbuilder but don’t want to have to worry about buying random booster packs or individual single prices, AH:tCG is a great option, and playing it is a great way to spend an afternoon."
Summer is here! "The summer is here, and many backyard gardeners have already begun fighting a multifront war against the very nature we are trying to harness."
Beach Reads "Every year when I start thinking about a beach read book list, I have to look up what a beach read is, and every year I re-learn that a beach read is whatever you want it to be."
Black skin, Black hair, Black love, and overall Blackness "Blackness itself is a gift from the heavens up above, from the highest sphere of the galaxy."
