Posts by Sophie Clearwater
We’re Taking Hobbies Too Far
“I do not have a hobby,” the nun replied, noting that a “hobby, to me, feels like just something else to do.” That must be freeing. My hobbies have taken up my entire calendar. I started skiing last year, run clubs the year before, and along the way dabbled in dance classes, tennis, acting classes,…
Read MoreMy state of Washington ignored warnings about tax hikes — and now we’re paying the price
People said we were making it up — that corporate flight was a myth. Now we’re a cautionary tale. Washington’s largest companies knew higher taxes were coming. They warned Gov. Bob Ferguson that they would damage the state’s business climate. Instead of heeding their warnings, he privately tried to convince them the taxes were a…
Read MoreDear Abby: An hour-plus car trip with my husband is driving me away
DEAR ABBY: I’m 56 years old and have been married for 12 years. I don’t want to drive an hour and a half to spend time with my husband’s grandbabies. I have done that on many occasions and choose not to do it anymore. I’m not into babies — or children, for that matter. He…
Read MoreSpending more time in bright daylight could transform your sleep, according to new study
Spending more time in bright daylight could help people fall asleep earlier and get deeper sleep at night, according to new research. A study led by researchers at the University of Manchester found that adults with brighter and more consistent daytime light exposure tended to fall asleep earlier, wake up earlier and experience more deep sleep…
Read MoreArgentina’s semifinal hero becomes World Cup final scapegoat after recklessness turns into red card
Enzo Fernández lived on both sides of the emotional coin in the World Cup. Five days ago, he was the hero who rescued Argentina with a stunning late equalizer in the semifinal against England. But on the sport’s biggest stage, he went from savior to scapegoat in a matter of minutes. His red card in…
Read MoreYankees’ Cam Schlittler left disheartened by short outing in loss to Dodgers: ‘Not a good sign’
Cam Schlittler chose not to pitch in the All-Star Game, but in his first start since then, he faced a lineup that was certainly star-studded. The Yankees ace had swing-and-miss stuff, just not enough in the right spots as the Dodgers made it a frustrating day for him and forced him out of the game…
Read MoreYankees relievers quiet Dodgers lineup to salvage doubleheader split after Aaron Boone’s Game 1 sacrifice
The worst of the Yankees bullpen turned a close deficit into a blowout in the first game of Sunday’s doubleheader. But the best of it won them the nightcap. Five relievers combined for nine innings of one-run ball against arguably the best lineup in the majors, quieting the Dodgers in a 2-1 win at Yankee…
Read MoreFormer WilCo sheriff and attorney file civil lawsuit against Travis and Williamson counties DA
The lawsuit alleges the Travis and Williamson County DAs and prosecutors charged Nassour and Chody for tampering with evidence over “Live PD” footage that was owned by Big Fish Entertainment, a New York Media Company. Source link
Read MoreJorge Polanco out of Mets’ lineup again with Juan Soto needing to DH
PHILADELPHIA — Juan Soto’s precautionary placement into the DH spot for the past two games left the Mets without a spot for one of their key offseason additions. Such is the predicament team officials face on a daily basis trying to keep Jorge Polanco in the lineup. Polanco is limited to DH duty in his…
Read MoreSpain Finish Off a World Cup to Remember
After the final whistle blew, and Spain won its second-ever men’s World Cup, closing out a 39-day North American soccer extravaganza, a handful of Spanish bench players ran to mob Ferran Torres, the substitute who scored the game-winning extra-time goal. Nico Williams, who assisted on Torres’ decider, and Lamine Yamal, now the third-youngest player ever…
Read MoreGillespie County rebuilding after historic flooding leaves damaged bridges, debris
Days after historic flooding sent the Pedernales River surging through Gillespie County, residents and local officials are now focused on cleanup and recovery. Source link
Read MoreDodgers fail to sweep Yankees thanks to quiet bats, Jazz Chisholm’s late home run
NEW YORK — At the end of a very long doubleheader day at Yankee Stadium, it took until the penultimate inning of Sunday’s nightcap for someone to finally deliver a fatal blow. With the score tied in the bottom of the eighth between the Dodgers and Yankees, New York second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. delivered…
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