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Picturing favorite Mariners memories / Greg Asimakoupoulos
Last weekend, the Seattle Mariners observed a 50 seasons celebration with a number of special events. Favorite players…
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From Law to Grace: It’s in the cards / Greg Asimakoupoulos
Our family loves Major League Baseball. Since moving to Washington state 21 years ago, we have become major…
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It’s a Wonderful Memory! / Greg Asimakoupoulos
With this article I begin my 22nd year as “faith and values” columnist for The Reporter. It’s truly…
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A letter from a concerned nephew / Greg Asimakoupoulos
I began reading the newspaper when I was in junior high school. In addition to the sports section,…
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A boy, a dad and a baseball glove | Greg Asimakoupoulos
Sixty-five years ago, when I was 9 years old, my dad bought me my first (and only) baseball…
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Words to the wise (and those just average) | Greg Asimakoupoulos
So you’re about to graduate! Congratulations! As you probably know by now, I won’t be speaking at your…
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A posthumous remembrance on Memorial Day weekend | Greg Asimakoupoulos
Most every Memorial Day weekend, I visit the grave of Gunder Birkeland. He died fifty years ago at…
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A day for mother’s mothers | Greg Asimakoupoulos
Most Mother’s Day weekends we focus on our moms. But this year finds me thinking about my mom’s…
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Sometimes it takes a dad | Greg Asimakoupoulos
I attended the Seattle Mariners’ home opener a few weeks ago. Although our team lost the first game…
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Render unto Caesar: Thoughts to consider this Tax Day | Greg Asimakoupoulos
My wife’s late uncle was a Canadian treasure. Bill Reid was a Haida carver considered by many to…
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An unforgettable parade (Holy Week edition) | Greg Asimakoupoulos
The Seahawks victory parade following this year’s Super Bowl Championship was one for the history books. The crowd…
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The face of war | Greg Asimakoupoulos
The day after Israel and the United States dropped bombs on Iran, I was watching coverage of the…
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The Olympics as a metaphor of faith | Greg Asimakoupoulos
When it comes to family traditions, watching the Olympic Games on television is one of our favorites. It’s…