What do fish, cows and small businesses have in common? Frankly, not a whole lot… and I will be the first to admit that it would have been a better headline if I had been able to generate a third animal that represented a popular article. The three are linked together by being popular stories on ThurstonTalk over the past week. Another disclaimer – I skipped over the Halloween related content because I’m quite certain that ThurstonTalk readers have moved on from October 31st and have no need to revisit pumpkins or haunted houses. Candy, on the other hand, is certainly permissible.
Read on…
For Love and Money: Many Paths To Success For Small Business Owners in Olympia
Natasha Ashenhurst created a masterful article after interviewing four small business owners: Amy Evans of Bon Lemon, Amanda Beers of Sweet Charley B’s Cupcakery, Dan Jones of ThurstonTalk, and Tom and Celia Husmann of Olympia Local Foods. Read about the secret of their business success and how their entrepreneurial spirit moves them.
Thrifty Thurston Visits Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail
Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail, on the edge of Thurston and Mason counties, is a true gem in our community (and it’s free). Just visit one time and you will be a believer in annual trips to the creek. Open on the weekends through November, Kennedy Creek is a fantastic place for your family to learn about the salmon migration.
Who Created The Cows? The Mystery At Mud Bay Remains After 10 Years
I pass the mammoth cow sculptures along Highway 101 at least twice a day. This is a light-hearted read by Doris Faltys who was looking to solve the mystery of the cows. A few Facebook readers have shared their own theories. What do you think?
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