The Best-Dressed Cops

And the winners are… Washington State Patrol troopers. And you thought fashion awards were reserved exclusively for the likes of Halle Berry and Julia Roberts. If you have ever been pulled over for speeding in “The Evergreen State” then you might not be surprised to learn that the state patrol there has just been named America’s “Best-Dressed State Law Enforcement Agency” by the National Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors. Members of the state patrol don crisp black bow ties and blue “Smokey Bear” hats at the start of each shift. And according to the national trade group, the outfits … Continue reading

Marriage in the News: Seriously?

Every once in a while, I read a news story that leaves my mouth hanging open. I’ve focused the last several days on romance, letters of love, love notes and even love letters. I was a bit loath to write about this topic, but I let it sit for a couple of days and I need to put some thoughts out here with regard to this news story that showed up in my news alerts. Legal Recognition, Clauses and More As you may be aware, the marriage debates have raged from one end of the country to the other. In … Continue reading