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Inside Bainbridge : Letter to the Editor: From the Creator of the Burned Shepard Path Little Free Library

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 03:39:22 +0000

I am so grateful to hear the story behind the LFL of Shepard Path and can't wait to share this article with my guests, who during their visit saw it on one of their walks, and then were actually present at the LFL when the firefighters were there putting out the fire. One of my young guests even took a charred black key as a momento, and was terribly sad she did not have a 'before' photo of the LFL she saw ... so I would appreciate it if one could be posted/linked with this story so they can perhaps be inspired to start something in their community. I am pleased to hear another LFL will be appearing soon, I have a few books I will gladly leave for the younger set to enjoy ...

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Park officials: Don\'t take objects from undammed lakes | Local & Regional | Seattle News, Weather,

Sat, 7 Jul 2012 21:34:26 +0000

public lands means that what is on it is owned by us all, not collectors who want to sell it for a profit

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Referendum to overturn same-sex marriage qualifies for fall ballot | Local & Regional | Seattle News

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:40:47 +0000

I'm not sure where you got your information, however, it seems you're adding to the confusion ... the group Washington United for Marriage says : SHORT VERSION : vote YES on Referendum 74 vote NO on Initiative 1192 After the legislature’s successful passage of Marriage Equality in Washington State this year Republican Attorney General Candidate Stephen Pidgeon drafted Initiative 1192, which reverses the same-sex marriage law. This initiative defines marriage as being between one man and one woman. This initiative, along with Referendum 74, are both attempts at revoking the accomplishments of the Washington State Legislature and Governor this year in providing for equal rights for all Washingtonians. It is expected that both Referendum 74 and Initiative 1192 will make it to the ballot this fall. That being the case, it is crucial that you let your community know how to vote in order to protect marriage equality for all. If you see Referendum 74 on the ballot, vote YES. If you see Initiative 1192 on the ballot, vote NO. Show the anti-gay movement how Washington voters feel about equal rights.

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Referendum to overturn same-sex marriage qualifies for fall ballot | Local & Regional | Seattle News

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:37:55 +0000

afraid is the wrong description, rights should never be voted upon so that the bigotry of the day does not take away anyone's rights (for example, it wasn't long ago that it was against the law for a black person to marry a white person, and we know that was only law because of bigotry) ... the Marriage Equality issue is a civil rights issue ... and "Here's the thing about rights. They are not supposed to be voted on. That's why they call them RIGHTS." ~ Rachel Maddow

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Referendum to overturn same-sex marriage qualifies for fall ballot | Local & Regional | Seattle News

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:27:59 +0000

the above 'short and long version' is copy/paste from the Washington group United for Marriage ... they support Marriage Equality for all, so, with a YES on Ref. 74 and NO on In. 1192 you too will be voting to support everyone's right to marry ... I agree, the wording will make for MUCH confusion ... so cross post the above everywhere you can !

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Referendum to overturn same-sex marriage qualifies for fall ballot | Local & Regional | Seattle News

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:50:53 +0000

you say "choose to sleep with" as if that is ALL that marriage is about ... think about it you can choose to accept what others do or not ... from burning the bible to beating their children / spouses to drugs and any other social issues that might rise your ire ... however, what you, as in 'our society,' cannot do is force your choice and style of behavior on others through a vote remember ... the Marriage Equality issue is a civil rights issue ... and "Here's the thing about rights. They are not supposed to be voted on. That's why they call them RIGHTS." ~ Rachel Maddow

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Referendum to overturn same-sex marriage qualifies for fall ballot | Local & Regional | Seattle News

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:43:36 +0000

... the Marriage Equality issue is a civil rights issue ... and "Here's the thing about rights. They are not supposed to be voted on. That's why they call them RIGHTS." ~ Rachel Maddow SHORT VERSION : vote YES on Referendum 74 vote NO on Initiative 1192 After the legislature’s successful passage of Marriage Equality in Washington State this year Republican Attorney General Candidate Stephen Pidgeon drafted Initiative 1192, which reverses the same-sex marriage law. This initiative defines marriage as being between one man and one woman. This initiative, along with Referendum 74, are both attempts at revoking the accomplishments of the Washington State Legislature and Governor this year in providing for equal rights for all Washingtonians. It is expected that both Referendum 74 and Initiative 1192 will make it to the ballot this fall. That being the case, it is crucial that you let your community know how to vote in order to protect marriage equality for all. If you see Referendum 74 on the ballot, vote YES. If you see Initiative 1192 on the ballot, vote NO. Show the anti-gay movement how Washington voters feel about equal rights.

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Gay marriage opponents to turn in signatures | Local & Regional | Seattle News, Weather, Sports, Bre

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 03:39:24 +0000

... the Marriage Equality issue is a civil rights issue ... and "Here's the thing about rights. They are not supposed to be voted on. That's why they call them RIGHTS." ~ Rachel Maddow DECLINE TO SIGN I-1192 After the legislature’s successful passage of Marriage Equality in Washington State this year Republican Attorney General Candidate Stephen Pidgeon drafted Initiative 1192, which reverses the same-sex marriage law. This initiative defines marriage as being between one man and one woman. This initiative, along with Referendum 74, are both attempts at revoking the accomplishments of the Washington State Legislature and Governor this year in providing for equal rights for all Washingtonians. It is expected that both Referendum 74 and Initiative 1192 will make it to the ballot this fall. That being the case, it is crucial that you let your community know how to vote in order to protect marriage equality for all. If you see Referendum 74 on the ballot, vote YES. If you see Initiative 1192 on the ballot, vote NO. Show the anti-gay movement how Washington voters feel about equal rights.

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Gay marriage opponents to turn in signatures | Local & Regional | Seattle News, Weather, Sports, Bre

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 03:38:31 +0000

... the Marriage Equality issue is a civil rights issue ... and "Here's the thing about rights. They are not supposed to be voted on. That's why they call them RIGHTS." ~ Rachel Maddow DECLINE TO SIGN I-1192 After the legislature’s successful passage of Marriage Equality in Washington State this year Republican Attorney General Candidate Stephen Pidgeon drafted Initiative 1192, which reverses the same-sex marriage law. This initiative defines marriage as being between one man and one woman. This initiative, along with Referendum 74, are both attempts at revoking the accomplishments of the Washington State Legislature and Governor this year in providing for equal rights for all Washingtonians. It is expected that both Referendum 74 and Initiative 1192 will make it to the ballot this fall. That being the case, it is crucial that you let your community know how to vote in order to protect marriage equality for all. If you see Referendum 74 on the ballot, vote YES. If you see Initiative 1192 on the ballot, vote NO. Show the anti-gay movement how Washington voters feel about equal rights.

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Gay marriage opponents to turn in signatures | Local & Regional | Seattle News, Weather, Sports, Bre

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 03:35:13 +0000

... the Marriage Equality issue is a civil rights issue ... and "Here's the thing about rights. They are not supposed to be voted on. That's why they call them RIGHTS." ~ Rachel Maddow

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Gay marriage opponents to turn in signatures | Local & Regional | Seattle News, Weather, Sports, Bre

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 03:32:58 +0000

short version : vote YES on Referendum 74 vote NO on Initiative 1192 long version: ... the Marriage Equality issue is a civil rights issue ... and "Here's the thing about rights. They are not supposed to be voted on. That's why they call them RIGHTS." ~ Rachel Maddow DECLINE TO SIGN I-1192 After the legislature’s successful passage of Marriage Equality in Washington State this year Republican Attorney General Candidate Stephen Pidgeon drafted Initiative 1192, which reverses the same-sex marriage law. This initiative defines marriage as being between one man and one woman. This initiative, along with Referendum 74, are both attempts at revoking the accomplishments of the Washington State Legislature and Governor this year in providing for equal rights for all Washingtonians. It is expected that both Referendum 74 and Initiative 1192 will make it to the ballot this fall. That being the case, it is crucial that you let your community know how to vote in order to protect marriage equality for all. If you see Referendum 74 on the ballot, vote YES. If you see Initiative 1192 on the ballot, vote NO. Show the anti-gay movement how Washington voters feel about equal rights.

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Community comes together to mourn shooting victims | Local & Regional | Seattle News, Weather, Sport

Sat, 2 Jun 2012 03:52:38 +0000

read this lovely tribute earlier today ... http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2012/05... a moment of madness and senseless tragedy indeed ... may the community find solace by sharing their shock and grief, blessings to the families and friends of the victims

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Asst. chief: \'I\'ve never seen anything so horrific, callous and cold\' | Local & Regional | Seattl

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 01:17:31 +0000

You're a good man Lawrence, and a good friend. Hoping you find some peace of heart and mind after yesterday's tragic events ... your community thanks you for your actions that did save lives !

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Police arrest armed man following downtown drug deal | Crime | Downtown Seattle News

Wed, 30 May 2012 16:53:35 +0000

the rest of the headline should read "...and no one died"

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Woman rescued after jumping off Seattle-Bremerton ferry | Local & Regional | Seattle News, Weather,

Tue, 29 May 2012 19:50:23 +0000

that is an incredibly thorough report ... thank you for posting !

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Woman rescued after jumping off Seattle-Bremerton ferry | Local & Regional | Seattle News, Weather,

Tue, 29 May 2012 19:38:35 +0000

suicide ? is that why this followup article says "she fell" ?! hope she gets the help she needs http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2012/may/28/ferry-c...

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Service dogs help Wash. soldiers battling PTSD | Local & Regional | Seattle News, Weather, Sports, B

Mon, 28 May 2012 21:28:06 +0000

thank you to Spc Ballard for your service to this country, for your sacrifices, and for furthering this worthy program of training service dogs for our returning soldiers ... thank you, sir

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Woman rescued after jumping off Seattle-Bremerton ferry | Local & Regional | Seattle News, Weather,

Mon, 28 May 2012 04:46:44 +0000

this is the report I read this morning : http://www.insidebainbridge.com/2012/05/27/bainbr... this KOMO report seems lacking ... we knew people on the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge that said they had to stop for an emergency ... perhaps both boats stopped ? and nothing about a ferry turning around ... accurate reporting on a holiday weekend seems to be ... off on vacation ? don't know which story to believe

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Bird lovers come together to find missing parrot | Local & Regional | Seattle News, Weather, Sports,

Tue, 15 May 2012 03:14:28 +0000

Wonderfully heartwarming how the community came together so that Arrowin could get home safely.

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Kids’ moving generosity prompts visit from special guests | Local & Regional | Seattle News, W

Fri, 11 May 2012 01:45:06 +0000

WELL DONE !