Since Yakima’s early years, numerous pharmacists have helped us maintain our health. Among the many pharmacists in our city’s history, two families stand out: the Janecks and the Tufts. Both have had more than one pharmacist in their families, and both have owned multiple pharmacies.
The Maldives — a small island nation off the southwest corner of India — is famous for its clear blue, warm water and over-water bungalows. Alluring photos of the Maldives are in every serious traveler’s portfolio. A whimsical and romantic trip to the Maldives is on many bucket lists — and f…
This month’s issue is dedicated to travel and adventure, which might be sort of redundant. Travel always leads to adventure, doesn’t it?
Yakima has served as a popular travel destination for over a century. I was recently reminded of this when I met with Dr. Scott Lee, who generously shared an album filled with an amazing collection of matchbook covers from old businesses in Yakima and elsewhere.
“Kyrgyzstan.” I reveled in enunciating every hard consonant and watching a person’s face contort in confusion. My hard-of-hearing friend survived the whole explanation of my trip only to say at the end, “Wendy, I will pray for you and Afghanistan.” I was used to people not understanding why …
The proper function of man is to live, not to exist.
WORD ON THE STREET SAYS …
I have the most vivid memory of sitting on the blue Formica countertops in my grandmother’s 1980s kitchen, carefully stirring a packet of Jell-O chocolate pudding into a saucepan of hot milk. My grandmother was nearby, likely puttering around getting dinner ready. She didn’t believe in insta…
‘Tis the season to be jolly! While we enjoy the festivities that accompany the season, let us also strive to help make the holidays merry and bright for others. After all, the essence of the holiday season is giving. Throughout Yakima’s history, our citizens have generously provided for thos…
As we stood near the cliff’s edge of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, my mind had a hard time grasping just how high it really was — and my eyes had a hard time figuring out just how far it was to the other side, the North Rim.
WHAT IS THIS FOODIE COLUMN ABOUT, ANYWAY?
Say, Santa ...
Gardeners in Yakima and all across the Northern Hemisphere will somehow make it through Dec. 21, the longest night and shortest day of the year.