"It's my decision," the leader announces to our team, trampling divergent, wise perspectives and pushing forward his solution minutes before complaining that another leader higher up isn't listening. The irony is not lost on me. Or others of us. A friend of mine texts. We kavetch and complain,...

I went looking for a new house plant yesterday afternoon. One that loved bright, direct light. I had a spot all ready to go and it felt like a good day to add a new member to the plant family in my house. Arriving at The Garden Spot nursery, I get Remi out of the car, clipping her leash on,...

"Closed for the season," the sign reads as I stand facing my favorite walk to the beach on Lopez Island, frowning. The sandy trail through beds of sea asparagus is completely underwater now. And it has been for months during the daytime. Tides here are almost always high during the day in the...