Kissinger, a very polarizing figure, was one of the last surviving figures of power in that era.
Although by most to be handsome in the traditional sense, he was famous at first for dating celebrities until he finally married.
Deb and I would enjoy a dinner and a frosty mug of root beer, once every summer, although this past summer we were not able to make it.
The establishment also was the location for various car shows.
Another throw-back once a summer visit was the Valley 6 drive-in theatre in Auburn. That closed for good about 10 years ago.
I haven't heard anything official but I have heard rumblings that it may reopen in the future with a new owner. We'll keep you posted.
The service was also attended by former president Jimmy Carter.
We went to watch the Trans-Siberian Orchestra yesterday (November 25th, 2023). It is a laser show, somewhat acrobatic multi-instrumental Christmas music presentation. It was a real sensory experience and well worth attending. O Holy Night was one of the clips that I'm posting.
Barers Of Maple Valley sends its condolences to family and friends.
The playing of the annual match had been threatened last August when Washington and Oregon agreed to leave the Pac-12 and join the Big 10.
This year, the Cougs are looking to upset the Washington Huskies, who are having a dream season at 11 and 0 and are ranked number 4 in the nation.
Next year's contest will be played at Lumen Field, which is the Seahawks stadium, on September 14th. Traditionally, the game takes place in November around Thanksgiving.
We were able to get a table right away (the restaurant does not take reservations). The room was filled with TV screens, all but one tuned to the Oregon State-Washington game, of course.
We were happy with our food. I had the jerk chicken dish. The restaurant is loud, but fun (or, you could say, loud and fun), and the prices are reasonable. I would be happy to return.
Both Carters grew up in the small town of Plains, Georgia.
The game got extra attention because Colorado were coached by Deion Sanders, whose nickname is Coach Prime.
Kilmer, a Democrat was first elected in 2012, succeeding long time Representative Norm Dicks. The district includes Bremerton and the Olympic Peninsula.
Washington Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz has dropped her bid to become Washington governor in order to run for Kilmer's congressional seat. Franz is also a Democrat.
Robinson is currently a member of the Walla Walla City Planning Commission and is a case manager in aging and long-term care.
Susan, whose late brother was a friend of mine decades ago and whom I consider a wonderful friend, showed class in apparent defeat, wanting to be the first to congratulate Robinson. Robinson praised Nakonieczny for her service.
There is no doubt that Robinson will be an inspiration to many.
Taylor, who was listed on the ballot by her married name of Tracy Taylor Turner, became known for reporting traffic both on radio and TV for several stations in the Seattle area.
Although name recognition was a factor, Taylor wore out shoe leather doorbelling voters in the city and waved signs in rainy fall weather.
Hot Poop, in 50 years, has gone from a small record store on the outskirts of town, to a prominent Main Street landmark.
McGuinn is now a beloved mainstay of the town. I have pleasant memories of McGuinn, who had knowledge of seemingly everything related to music and loved to talk. We had many long conversations.
As a teenager, I learned of Hot Poop in, of all things, an ad in the Wa-Hi Journal (our high school newspaper). Soon, they were advertising on KTEL, which played rock music at nights, Monday through Saturday.
Annie Charmley Eveland, the great feature writer of the Walla Walla Union Bulletin wrote a wonderful feature on the store. click here
With the last two World Series champs coming from our own division, our Mariners will need to make some big changes in the off-season.
