Opinion

It’s brutal when states battle for business | WALLY’S WORLD

As many of you know, The Boeing Company was founded shortly after the turn of the 20th century…

Opinion

Considering religious tolerance | Wally’s World

I suspect they’ve visited nearly all of you at one time or another, usually late on a Saturday…

Opinion

Troubles too numerous to count | WALLY’S WORLD

My friends, we face a host of problems, any one of which could be absolutely catastrophic and a…

News

Remember, we’re all immigrants | Wally’s World

Well, our Congress has finally decided to tackle the issue of immigration. It’s about time because the current…

Opinion

World War II veterans were greatest generation, indeed | WALLY’S WORLD

World War II was probably the most catastrophic and heinous war in the entire history of man. Though…

News

Big changes for the charmed Southern life | Wally’s World

There was a time in the not too distant past – say, the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s –…

Opinion

Bone scan shows a pretty healthy specimen | WALLY’S WORLD

Well, the other day I went into the clinic for my annual physical exam. Unfortunately, on that particular…

Opinion

Downtown Enumclaw, from a corner perch | WALLY’S WORLD

Well, there goes Harry Shephard, out for his stroll around the downtown streets. Though you may not know…

Opinion

Not tops, but better than most | Wally’s World

If you’ve read these columns for any length of time, you may be surprised to learn I don’t…

News

Always keep in mind, alcohol is a narcotic | Wally’s World

The other day a lady stopped me in Safeway and said her 17-year-old son had started fooling around…

Life

Dealer never tires of trading cash for coins | Wally’s World

Well, with interest rates at an all-time low, a few Christmas expenses still coming due and an unexpected…

News

It’s an odd world where violence is OK, sex is not | Wally’s World

Hollywood rolled out the red carpet for the annual Academy Awards Sunday night. So, with the winners fresh…

Opinion

Forget the science and enjoy the romance | WALLY’S WORLD

Well, this Thursday it’s time again for hearts and flowers and a glass of red wine. Time to…