Valemadrismo, la partícula neutra / Valemadrismo, the neutral particle BILINGUAL: “No way am I going to apologize for existing.” / “Ni modo que pida perdón por existir.”
A genocide by any other name “To deny Palestinians' humanity through this continued violence is a denial of our own humanity.”
Yo los vi / I saw them BILINGUAL: “Amid the serene nocturnal sounds of the river’s wildlife, there were murmurs and sad solos of guitar and harmonica.” / “Entre los serenos sonidos nocturnos de la fauna del río, se escuchaban murmullos y tristes solos de guitarra y armónica.”
Teacher quotes Twain, gets called a “vile piece of trash” by Kennewick City Council member An ethics inquiry has been made into Brad Beauchamp’s comments calling KSD’s Middle School Teacher of the Year a “vile piece of trash.”
Creative coping in a chaotic world: Creating in nature "It is the feeling of being connected to nature that allows your time outside to serve you best!"
Tarzán en Acapulco / Tarzan in Acapulco BILINGUAL: “Curses and legends aside, ‘Tarzan of the Apes’ is undoubtedly one of world cinema’s unforgettable characters.” / “Maldiciones y leyendas aparte, ‘Tarzán de los monos’ es, sin duda, uno de los personajes inolvidables del cine mundial.”
Rise “It seems that Phoenix High upholds their standard to ‘respect the integrity and worth of each individual’.”
Inspirado para sanar: Mi camino hacia convertirme en médico / Inspired to heal: My journey to becoming a doctor BILINGUAL: “I am committed to making a meaningful impact.” / “Estoy comprometido a generar un impacto significativo.”
A failure of imagination “We can exercise our imaginations by letting go of the status quo and taking time to dream about the better life we want for ourselves, our families, and our friends.”
Dungeons and Dragons therapy? All signs point to yes. ”These kinds of clinical game settings could be the catalyst for each of us to make behavioral changes and add new tools and skills to our mental health toolbelts.”
Stop and take a photo of the roses ”As I flip through a stack of prints, each one is a memory in my hands.”
Hospice chaplains: No religion required “Chaplains bring a distinct and essential layer of care that transcends religion.”
Exit 218 “As badly as he needed to know, he feared that bold white text. He didn’t know what he’d do if it heralded 218 once more.”
Movie Reviews: August 2025 ”Messy, haphazard Thunderbolts* may well be what you get if you order The Avengers from Wish.com.”
Award-winning art from across the region ”The juried show is on display through August 22, 2025. Stop by now and vote for your favorite piece to win the People’s Choice Award!”
“No te levantes” / "Don't get up" “No one will ever say he didn’t fight until the end.” / “Nunca nadie podrá decir que no luchó hasta el final.”
Golden Paladin (July 2025) "Ancient mountains, less dagger-toothed than their younger siblings, had begun to rise in the distance..."
Creative coping in a chaotic world: Working with clay ”Using our hands for creation provides an opportunity for tactile and sensory experiences that encourage us to dip into a place of mindfulness and flow.”
Sistema de reposo local / Local standard of rest BILINGUAL: “They are shielded by a store’s awning; I, by the delusion that I might still bend fate.” / “A ellos los ampara el toldo de una tienda, y a mí, una sensación de que aún puedo salirme con la mía.”
Song Review: ‘Warm Slime’ by Osees ”It’s thirteen minutes long, but it manages to keep the listener interested the whole time with its fuzzed-up guitar sounds, chugging bassline, and wild chants about summertime and the sky.”
More than a bucket list ”Hospice isn’t just about dying. It’s about living as fully as possible with dignity, comfort, and celebration.”
Regulations that work for us ”While regulations protect people and wildlife from harm, they also create obstacles that cost all of us.”
