We went to Lumen Field yesterday (Sunday, November 8th, 2026) to to watch the Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 17-3.
Barers of Maple Valley
My views of home, family and world events
Monday, November 09, 2026
Sunday, November 08, 2026
Saturday, November 07, 2026
Walla Walla Theatre
While in Walla Walla this week, we got a peek at the Gesa Powerhouse Theatre, a converted powerhouse, now repurposed to add to the area's cultural life.
The venue hosts Comedians, concerts, and plays.
The theater is about 15 years old.
Thursday, November 05, 2026
The Blue Wave Becomes Tsunami
The Democratic Party, beaten so handily just two years ago, has come roaring back.
Wednesday, November 04, 2026
From My Cub Scout Days
Steve found this article that I did not know about. He has been posting news about the family from over the decades, that he has found in the UB archives.
In this article, I get recognized for achieving the getting the "Wolf badge" in Cub Scouts. I was also honored for civic work. This article, according to Steve, was from May of 1966.
Tuesday, November 03, 2026
Mariners Hire Jason Kanzler To Manage
For the third time, the Seattle Mariners have hired a manager who had never before held that position. Jason Kanzler.
Kanzler, 36 is a former high school science teacher. He has served as Chicago Cubs director of player development since 2024.
Long suffering Mariner fans have largely greeted the move with skepticism.
Wes Uhlman--My First Letter To The UB
In 2018, I posted an editorial out of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin from the fall of 1976, that was critical of Seattle Mayor, at the time, Wes Uhlman, who was running for governor.
My brother, Steve, who now subscribes to the UB archives, was able to find the letter and send it to me. See above.
Monday, November 02, 2026
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