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The Missing Film

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 wordsncoffee

During the summer of 1994, I experienced the wonder of the African bush. And there I felt the power of the Spirit in the wind. Continue reading The Missing Film

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Emotional Aftermath of Election Day ’24

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 wordsncoffee

The emotions of a progressive woman the day after Kamala Harris conceded the U.S. presidential election to the man who shall remain unnamed. Continue reading Emotional Aftermath of Election Day ’24

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Moonbeams, Dance Halls, & Dreams

October 17, 2024November 6, 2024 wordsncoffee

A roadtrip back in time to 1930s Montana in the Vanskike family Continue reading Moonbeams, Dance Halls, & Dreams

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Concussion Healing: The Changes, Questions, and Constants

July 7, 2024July 8, 2024 wordsncoffee

one person’s path, 5 months into the journey By Kate Vanskike It’s July, and the sun is bright and the temps are creeping toward triple digits. I find extreme heat unbearable anyway, but this year, I have an added challenge.  … Continue reading Concussion Healing: The Changes, Questions, and Constants

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Magicians of Dreams

April 7, 2023April 7, 2023 wordsncoffee

Spokane’s dynamic art duo, Ellen Picken and Rajah Bose, at Entropy for First Friday Continue reading Magicians of Dreams

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UnBelizeable: A Coffee Story

January 10, 2022 wordsncoffee

A coffee lover explores Belize in search of great java and scores. Here are three shops to add to your Belize itinerary. Continue reading UnBelizeable: A Coffee Story

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Come As You Are

August 2, 2021 wordsncoffee

This year, Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters opened two new locations, bringing the company total to 19. After 28 years as a local independent roaster in Spokane, Washington, its crown jewel, a community coffeehouse, opened. Continue reading Come As You Are

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Beans and Brews on the West Coast

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 wordsncoffee

Spokane Washington has plenty to brag about, with great options for locally roasted coffee. Continue reading Beans and Brews on the West Coast

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Racial Lessons in Place

August 3, 2020November 6, 2024 wordsncoffee

Spokane, Washington, writer Kate Vanskike takes a journey through places that informed her views on race. She’s still learning to unpack it. Continue reading Racial Lessons in Place

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Christmas Around the World – In My Office

December 6, 2024January 29, 2025 wordsncoffee

Items from around the world are on display at my office to celebrate Christmas with an international vibe and support fair-trade artisans. Continue reading Christmas Around the World – In My Office

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Us All: Communion with Bruce Cockburn

February 5, 2024July 8, 2024 wordsncoffee

At 78, Bruce Cockburn enraptures a Berkeley audience in a tender encore. Continue reading Us All: Communion with Bruce Cockburn

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Trees as Signposts

August 12, 2023December 6, 2024 wordsncoffee

Trees mark signposts in life’s journey. Here are some of mine. Continue reading Trees as Signposts

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