Ted’s Head: After you vote “You’ve done your civic duty and now you can sit back and let your elected officials change the world for you, right? Not quite.”
The Election ‘Twas the third of November and all through the land, Not a voter was sure their slate’s win was at hand. Polls suggested that Biden was far in the
Tarot Time: Reflections “Now is a time to regain balance, to be mindful of how we make decisions while still looking after our own mental health.”
‘Are you privileged?’ “In 1974, my parents took issue with a new curriculum being rolled out to my public school in Glastonbury, CT. So they decided to enroll me in Cathedral of St. Joseph’s School in Hartford, CT. It was my fifth-grade year, and it shaped my life immensely.”
Build a healthy immune system for fall “A healthy immune system is one way we can bolster our bodies to fight off infection and disease. The good news is there are simple steps you can take to improve your immunity that will also enrich your overall wellbeing.”
Clint Didier, ‘your hate isn’t welcome here.’ “You owe the community an apology, and your hate isn’t welcome here. You represent all of us, not just an extremist ideology that wants to move back in time. We are here, this is our home, and we are part of your community whether you like it or not.”
Artist interview: Nobi “Music is therapeutic for me. I’ve often found my best work comes after processing some heavy life events. There are several periods I can think of in my life where if I didn’t have music to channel my hurt, anger, pain, etc. into, I wouldn’t be here today.”
Building bridges: BLM allies make connections across the Columbia River “‘I’ll say it loud for everyone to hear,’ says Harp. ‘Equality isn’t just necessary, it’s mandatory. It’s a basic human right. This isn’t just a small issue. This is an attack on humanity, and we, along with our commissioners, won’t stand for it.’”
The stand “Had it been another pilgrim, had it been any other lesser fool, this place would have bent them, broken them, and brought them to their knees. But not a Rastovich. Every hardship, every struggle, only served to straighten the spine of a Rastovich.”
When will I be beautiful? “I know I would be healthier if I were thinner, and I know I have to take responsibility for my body and my health; I just wish I could somehow disconnect my feelings about my outer shell with my inner self-worth. I have to learn that I am beautiful in my own way...”
Tri-Cities artists remember Doug Gast (1974-2020) “On August 2, 2020, the Tri-Cities art community lost one of their own. Douglas Paul Gast was an integral part of the art scene here, where he filled multiple roles...As a tribute to Doug, Tumbleweird has invited local artists to reflect on his many contributions to our community.”
The November 2020 issue with the TRICITIESVOTE.COM guide is here! "No shrugs allowed for voters or candidates—just decisions."
Game review: Calico “Calico is deceptively rewarding for a game about quilts and cats. While simple enough to dive into, mid- and late-game requires a large amount of planning to ensure that remaining sections of tableaus are filled out in the most advantageous ways.”
A COVID-19 story “While in the hospital, she received no PT or OT to help keep up her muscle or bone strength. She was not allowed to leave that room at all. I could hear the frustration in her voice as she tried to shrug off the idea that, ‘No one wants me.’”
Mid Columbia Libraries monthly book review: Radical Compassion “In Radical Compassion, Tara Brach likens the clay covering the golden Buddha to the protective covering we have that may keep us safe but that also denies us and those around us of the gold underneath.”
‘Make it Plain’: An art exhibition designed to encourage dialogue about race “I invite anyone who views this show to be real and open. I want you to feel what you feel. Sit and stare at the darkness of American history. Journal and write your thoughts. Enjoy the beauty of African American culture. Cry, lament, mourn, scream, talk to friends about it.”
Classic horror/sci-fi hosts brought back to life Way back in the late ’90s, local radio host Greg Martin created a horror show called Friday Fright with his wife, Gail, that ran on the public access channel. Their
The new sex ed bill, explained “The misinformation campaign spread by groups in the minority of our state is misguided, uninformed, and driven by anti-LGBTQ activists that push fear and hate.”
The Show Must Go Online “The idea of putting on a production of a play by Shakespeare with a cast I don’t know, in a medium I’m not familiar with, in four days, is intimidating—there is so much to learn about adapting to a new way of performing given the difficulties of interacting remotely”
Horrorscopes...Get it? “When an unfamiliar man arrives in your life, do not, Sagittarius, under any circumstances, tell that stranger the name of your first childhood pet.”
Our right to vote “For the government to be responsive to the people, the people need to participate. And to participate, all citizens need to have an equal voice. That voice is heard through the ballot box.”
COVID, corruption, and the future of America In a pandemic, the importance of authentic, values-driven leadership cannot be overstated.
Looting & Rioting Adam Whittier is a cartoonist based in Richland. Find him at adamwhittier.com or follow him on Instagram: whittier_comix
Excerpt from the novel ‘Ferocious: A Secret of Ceres’ “A headstrong Aura PI, she spends most of her day chasing cheats and scoundrels. When a young Aura goes missing, Farrah is determined to bring the family the answers they crave. Even if she has to suffer the oversight of sexy Security Force officer Donovan Mars to do so.”
