Opinion
Tracing our history, we find many layers of our lives to sift through
Halloween is nearly upon us along with that scary yearly ritual: the family gathering. Recently, my father and…
Greg Wessel
Opinion
Haunting stories: Poltergeists patronize our own halls and eateries
If you’re ready for a scare that goes beyond the shock of seeing another Miley Cyrus performance, you’re…
Opinion
Vacation takes a turn for the worse at the airport
The brisk days of fall are upon us, signaling the end of summer, and with it the end…
Opinion
Thinking: In this political season, it appears to have fallen out of style | Humor
Thinking is one of my hobbies, but here in America, thinking has fallen out of style. I’m guessing…
News
Messed up on Valentine’s Day, guys? It’s not too late to make amends | Humor
So Valentine’s Day is over (by a few hours), and you’ve flubbed up.
Opinion
It’s time to start dreaming up excuses for your various holiday failings | Humor
If you’re a guy like me who is not a fan of the holidays, you might be worrying…
Opinion
Take it from a comedian: Building permits are no laughing matter
Many of you have followed the articles I’ve written for this paper and know that I also write…
Opinion
Before you do something stupid, be sure to smile: You may be on camera!
Last week, one of our admirable ferry workers was photographed creatively expressing his irritation using a breakfast food.…
Opinion
We’re fed up and mad as hell and won’t take it anymore, we think
If you’re like me, I’m truly sorry. But if you are like me, you’re sick and tired of…
Opinion
Two Wall controversy underscores the shortcomings in the way we communicate
If people had to use their real names on the net, maybe they’d behave better.
Opinion
Strawberry Festival parade featured fun floats and acts old and new
As usual, I didn’t even want to go to the Strawberry Festival, but our dog trainer encouraged me…
Opinion
A set of rules can keep your marriage afloat on the Rock
Now that the June wedding season is nearly over (thank goodness!), it might be prudent to offer some…
Opinion
The ‘Vashon Hum’ can be explained
The story in The Beachcomber about the “Vashon Hum” is both a first-class example of cutting-edge journalism and…