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Day: September 19, 2017

Skagit County Library Dilemma

Posted on September 19, 2017October 4, 2017 By Tom 2 Comments on Skagit County Library Dilemma
Miscellaneous, Rants, Washington Sabbatical

Skagit Valley seems progressive compared to Greenville, but there are some areas where that’s not the case. One place switch taxation. They don’t have a state income tax, but instead, they have a very regressive, high sales tax. This shows up in the way services are provided (or not provided) to citizens.In Greenville County we … Read More “Skagit County Library Dilemma” »

Comparing Sabbaticals

Posted on September 19, 2017October 4, 2017 By Tom No Comments on Comparing Sabbaticals
Miscellaneous, Travel, Washington Sabbatical

Gates Pass Sunset

Our last big sabbatical was in 1991, twenty-six years ago. Laura has had other sabbaticals since then, but these have been half-year leaves involving work and research with local companies. During those sabbaticals I was working in positions I couldn’t leave easily, so an extended trip wasn’t possible. This is the first extended sabbatical away we’ve been able to do since that first big one, and we can’t help but draw comparisons between them.

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