Stories for Aug. 2, 2008

The sun sets on a certain demographic

Recently I received one of those familiar white envelopes with the clear window that's obviously been bulk mailed. It was the three words above my address, in bold and all caps, that caught my eyes: SENIOR CITIZEN OFFER. Accompanying it was was the personalized message: "Sue Frause, we miss you! To tempt you back, we'd like to offer you 12 issues of Sunset at our Senior Citizen Rate. Our guaranteed low rate!"

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The parade of foolishness

We're into August, which can be a dazzling month in the Northwest, with many things to enjoy and be thankful for: brilliant sunsets, fresh air, sparkling forests and water, music and arts festivals in places large and small, and, not least, an economy that is comparatively stronger than the rest of the country's. But concerns and irritations conspire to break the spell.

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