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The Homefront: Give gifts unconditionally with no strings attached

I grew up with six siblings and two parents — nine people in all including me.  From our youth, our mom taught us that although Santa would make his annual journey to our house (providing certain conditions regarding good behavior were met), we should still participate in the generous spirit ...

My, Myself as Mommy: Addressing hormone levels can be complicated but rewarding

Forget the frankincense and myrrh, the gold is fine, but the greatest gift this Christmas is actually testosterone. Finding it required a journey similar to following a shining star through a very dry desert that eventually led me to a new primary care provider. It was through a conversation ...

FISCHER: Keep your electrical capacity in mind when decorating

As of today, there are six more days left until Christmas ... shocking. I say this in the spirit of giving — the kind that costs you nothing but may save you a small electrical fire. Consider it a gift. You’re welcome. One of my favorite scenes in the classic movie National Lampoon’s ...

Guest opinion: Measles vaccine changed the world for the better

This is to encourage everyone to get their own and their child’s measles vaccination. Parents, please make this a priority for your children. I know that my letter will not be well received by those opposed to vaccines, but I feel because of my personal experience with the measles disease, it ...

Guest opinion: US failure to stop Russia in Ukraine war

When did we (the U.S.) stop wearing the white hat? Time for me to write about the Ukraine-Russia war and put my two cents in. I believe most of us acknowledge that the people most deserving and warranted for using the word 'sacrifice' belong to our women and men of the armed forces, law ...

WSU guest opinion: The foundations of affordability

“Affordability” has become the political word of the moment. Candidates from both parties promise more affordable housing and more affordable health care, and the frustration behind that rhetoric is real. But affordability has an economic meaning: lower prices. Econ 101 tells us there are ...