Vietnam culture

Vietnam has an age-old and special culture that is closely attached to the history of the formation and development of the nation.

Rebecca Walker: The Fishbowl and the Family

At its best, self-examination helps us to understand our flaws and to move toward being better human beings. At its worst, it is narcissism run amok. Most memoirs are a little bit of both.

'Simple love story' wins Age award

For what he calls a simple love story, Alex Miller's Lovesong, has done pretty well.

Feature Obituary: Albert 'Jim' Haley, 84, passionate about life, learning

TOPSHAM - A lifelong educator, Albert "Jim" Haley was also a lifelong learner. "He always wanted to learn about something new," said his daughter, Molly Haley. "He was a man in love with learning and never wanted to cease from learning his whole life."

Community News Briefs

Knights of Columbus Council 8455 is sponsoring a blood drive with the Puget Sound Blood Center from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 3:15-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Maple Street and Sequim Avenue. Scheduling is on first come, first served without any appointments.