Barers of Maple Valley
My views of home, family and world events
Monday, November 02, 2026
Sunday, November 01, 2026
Cougar And Seahawk Legend Dan Doornink
Dan Doornink, a star running back for both the Washington State Cougars and later, the Seattle Seahawks has died.
Doornink played 7 seasons for the Hawks.
A product of Central Washington, he would go on the get his medical degree, practicing in Yakima.
Doornink was 70.
Holy Cow
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Friday, October 30, 2026
Bee Gees Tribute 5--Emotion
This Bee Gees song was released with the lead being sung by Samantha Sang.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers Win 2026 World Series
The Brewers beat Tampa Bay in 5 games. Because the Brewers began as the Seattle Pilots, area fans rooted either for them or against them.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Susan Saint James
One of my favorite TV actresses, Susan Saint James has passed away. Saint James, co-starred with Rock Hudson in the mystery show on NBC, McMillan & Wife. My mom and I would watch the show together on Sunday nights during its run.
Saint James would later star with Jane Curtin in the sitcom Kate And Allie.
We once into Saint James during a visit to LA with my parents and brothers sometime, either in the late 70s or early 80s. We were driving and came across a barricade. A TV movie was being shot with Loretta Swit and Saint James. I saw the director's chairs with Saint James and Swit's names on the backs. I spotted Susan and said to my brothers, "do you remember McMillan And Wife?" Susan overheard and said "yes, I remember McMillan And Wife!"
Sources say Saint James died of pancreatic cancer.




