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Nicole Brodeur
My column is more a conversation with readers than a spouting of my own views. I like to think that, in writing, I lay down a bridge between readers and me. It is as much their space as mine. And it is a place to tell the stories that, otherwise, may not get into the paper.
Email: nbrodeur@seattletimes.com | 206-464-2334 | Bio | Nicole Brodeur archive | ![]()
Friday, June 26
Nicole Brodeur | Cruel fate, two floors divide them
Tuesday, June 23
Nicole Brodeur | Catching z's while they can
Friday, June 19
Nicole Brodeur | Called back to their careers
Tuesday, June 16
Nicole Brodeur | Light-rail smarts are paramount
Friday, June 12
Nicole Brodeur | Gardening tons in tough times
Tuesday, June 9
Nicole Brodeur | A certified waste of money
Tuesday, June 2
Nicole Brodeur | Teacher puts a face on job cuts
Friday, May 29
Nicole Brodeur | She lived a life of thee, not me
Tuesday, May 26
Nicole Brodeur | The other half of "The Soloist"
Friday, May 22
Nicole Brodeur | Corporate jets new landing pad
Tuesday, May 19
Nicole Brodeur | Spotlight to shine on H.E.A.T. as Oprah calls
Friday, May 15
Nicole Brodeur | Give judge credit for debt smarts
Tuesday, May 12
Nicole Brodeur | Online comments: Uncensored, unfiltered, untied
Friday, May 8
Nicole Brodeur | Brother, can you spare some food?

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