Michele Mathews

Fur babies. They steal your heart before you even realize what's happened.

Eighteen years ago, my little brother worked at the Yakima Humane Society. He called me to ask if I could foster a kitten they'd found in an alley, skinny, hungry and flea ridden. She didn't meet the required weight to be spayed and the only other option was to euthanize her.

I agreed, with every intention to only foster her and return her to the Humane Society once she packed on enough pounds.

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It's such a big deal that it's celebrated twice a year -- National Hamburger Day is celebrated today as well as Dec. 21. But on July 28, 1900, Louis Lassing invented the hamburger.

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Growing up I would spend weeks during the summer at my Aunt Jo Jo's in Sequim, my Aunt Bonnie's in Chehalis and my Aunt Sharon's in Idaho. My uncles Tim and Dan would take us kids fishing and camping. They taught me how to ride a three-wheeler and a dirt bike.

As a child of divorced parents, these things -- which may seem like nothing to some people -- meant the world to me and helped shape who I am today.

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Do you pile it high with onions or sauerkraut? Maybe you squirt on a ton of mustard or ketchup? Maybe a little relish, chili, cheese or mayo?

It's National Hot Dog Day and the age-old debate rages on over what is the best topping for your dog.

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P.U.!! What is that smell in the car? Bradley Cooper was asking that question recently. What was the smell in his car? It was a diaper that he forgot about. Gross!!

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I've received several personal Facebook messages in the past couple of days stating this:

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Don't worry -- this'll only take about eight seconds. Max.

Yep, it's the 83rd annual Toppenish Rodeo, coming this Friday and Saturday (June 30-July 1) at the Toppenish Rodeo Grounds, 600 S. Division St.

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Sunshine, wine, music and BACON! Where do we sign up?

The third annual Yakima Uncorked wine and food festival, presented by Washington Broadband, returns to downtown Yakima this Saturday (June 24) -- and conditions look ideal. Under Yakima's signature sunny skies, you’ll be able to enjoy wines grown right here in our valley, plus exquisite food ... like, say, bacon.

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There's a new trend in England that's making its way to our country. People are pouring Coca-Cola on themselves to tan faster.

Apparently, it gives your skin a bronze glow from the carmel dye...

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Today is National Eat an Oreo Day, and everyone in my household seems to have a different way to eat their Oreo.

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