I've kind of been wondering what most of the regulars here do for a living. With mainstream journalists it's their main gig so you can usually guess, to some extent, what sort of training and professional experience lay behind the judgements and opinions they offer. I guess with some of you it's come out here and there and with a few (like OlyCop) it was obvious. By regulars I guess I mean Rick and the docents, but also anyone else who cares to share what they do, and what they're trained in. I'll start. I got my BA at Evergreen back in the 90s, studying mostly History and World Literature, but I own my own software company now (I'm the only employee at the moment).

Silent Auction to benefit PFLAG-Olympia

Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 2200 East End Street NW, Olympia

Poster

More info (scroll down to calendar)

Donations or questions

WALK ROUTE - Three and five mile routes. Walkers will start at the park, travel around Capitol Park to Heritage Park and return back to Tumwater Historical Park. Water will be available at stations throughout the walk.

PRIZES - The individual raising the most money will receive an “Until There’s a Cure” 14K gold bracelet donated by Ben Bridge Jewelers. The top Youth Team, age 17 and under, representing an organization (school, community, faith-based, etc.) will receive a $250 prize. Teams must raise a minimum of $500 to be eligible. Additional prizes will be awarded.

More info

oldtimeydave is Apple Crazy in Olympia

Derek is Night riding

Jim Anderson is blogging on that 70s city and on why we teach literature

...we've created a new header for the blog (thanks Zach! - a.k.a. Ehver Green). It looks like we still have a few bugs to work out with the dimensions, however. Please bear with us while we take care of that.

We need to find a place for several reasons. For one, it is getting colder, and our inexpensive little rental house does not have adequate heating. The landlord says the old electrical won't tolerate it. Imagining spending the colder months marooned in a tiny house with damp and musty blankets, a space heater, and two young children bouncing like pinballs around our 800 square feet makes me feel crazy.

I like the new night time graphic! I'm in a bit of denial about the loss of daylight hours, but maybe this new graphic will make it all okay.