Paul Laurence Dunbar was born on June 27, 1872. The child of freed slaves, Dunbar achieved national acclaim for his poetry, which appeared in periodicals ranging from The New York Times to Harper’s Weekly. Dunbar died in 1906.
Summer is finally here, and if you’re like our medical team, you’ve been anxiously awaiting the warmer weather and longer days. We must say, 2013 in the Pacific Northwest has had a solid number of sunny days so far!
Much of the public now recognizes the dangers of overexposure to the sun. Skin cancer ranks as one of the most common forms of cancer across the globe, and individuals are increasingly conscientious about protecting their skin from damaging ultraviolet, or UV, rays. Certain natural sources might be able to reduce the risk of skin cancer.
ACT 1 Theatre Productions will host Tacoma improv comedy group “The Tokens” at their studio Saturday night, at 7 p.m.
The Books on Tapps discussion group, run out of the Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, will discuss Tom Brokaw’s “The Greatest Generation Speaks” on Thursday, June 27.
Dear Stephanie and Bruce: I have been enjoying my emerging identity as a fitness enthusiast but have been experiencing friction in my relationship with my wife.
As the weather around Puget Sound turns sunnier and warmer, many of us will be taking part in any number of outdoor recreational activities the area has to offer. Whether you’re out for a hike or bike ride with the family or playing an organized team sport, taking care of your knees, hips and other joints will go a long way in ensuring you can enjoy all of summer’s fun activities.
Dear Stephanie and Bruce: I have been enjoying my emerging identity as a fitness enthusiast but have been experiencing friction in my relationship with my wife. Although she is supportive of me working out at the gym during the week and hiking, biking or running on the weekends, I have sensed increased resistance to my desire to participate in events every weekend. What advice do you have to stop the emotional chaffing?
There’s a difference between enjoying something and being satisfied by it. Most people make the mistake of chasing enjoyment rather than satisfaction.
As the weather around Puget Sound turns sunnier and warmer, many of us will be taking part in any number of outdoor recreational activities the area has to offer. Whether you’re out for a hike or bike ride with the family or playing an organized team sport, taking care of your knees, hips and other joints will go a long way in ensuring you can enjoy all of summer’s fun activities.
This week’s editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers, Jr. addresses a common concern, summer boredom.
There are many fine poems in which the poet looks deeply into a photograph and tries to touch the lives caught there. Here’s one by Tami Haaland, who lives in Montana.
Look back with longing eyes and know that I will follow,
Lift me up in your love as a light wind lifts a swallow,