Letters to the Editor

Story captured the missing

As Stephanie's Fullerton's longtime friend (we were roommates when I was at the University of Washington in the late 1970 and early '80s) and as a journalist, I wish to compliment you on the fabulous story you wrote about missing persons ("Lost, But Not Forgotten," Jan. 29). Not only did you capture the essence of the feelings of those left to wonder what happened, your coverage of the difficulties faced by law enforcement and the sheer numbers of people reported missing resulted in an in-depth look at the enormity of issues involved.

I plan to use "Lost, But Not Forgotten" in my news writing and editing classes at the University of the Virgin Islands. It's a wonderful example of excellent journalism.

— Lydia Harris, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Wild women

A friend pointed out your article ("Where the Wild Things Are," Dec. 18), saying it made her think of our life up here in Clallam Bay. I blog about it when I can (www.clallamatbay.blogspot.com).

And yes, women's attitude about the wild is different. We always have to remember that when all those men were braving the wild — they were ignoring the fact that there were usually already a bunch of women there, raising kids. What was dangerous and scary to the men was just the living room to the women.

I wonder what Sacagawea would have thought if she found out the guys were out there to "discover" something that was just Interstate 5 to her?

— Donna Barr, Clallam Bay

The value of wabi sabi

My first introduction to wabi sabi (Plant Life, "Say Wabi Sabi," Jan. 1) came in a garden-design study group years ago, but then I forgot all about it. I don't know why because it pretty much sums up everything I value. Your description of wabi sabi also gives me a vocabulary to understand why I don't like certain other things, and now, properly armed, I'll be more adept at avoiding those things.

The article is definitely a keeper — both for the file cabinet and the mind.

— Melody Hooper, Woodinville

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