Voice of the Mid-Columbia | Kennewick, Pasco and Richland, Wash. |

Lucy Luginbill is a freelance writer and regional television producer involved in projects distributed nationally to Christian bookstores. A breast cancer survivor, she resides in Kennewick with her husband Bill. They have two married daughters and six grandchildren. Two dogs and one cat fill the “empty nest.”


Light Notes
Published Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009

It was a sight for sore eyes.

Published Friday, Nov. 13, 2009

Veterans Day has passed, and on that day we remembered.

My sucessful hunting trip
Photo courtesy of Lucy Luginbill

I bagged this purse in Prosser at Sister to Sister, a great boutique for hunting.

Published Sunday, Nov. 08, 2009

It’s hunting season. Every man knows it. Every woman does, too.

Oreo with her plush mouse
Special to the Herald/Lucy Luginbill

Oreo isn't nearly as excited with her plush mouse these days.

Published Tuesday, Nov. 03, 2009

The brightly colored yellow and blue ad from Kohl’s Department Store announced, “If you give a mouse a home... you’ll make a difference for kids!”

Published Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

There may be a wrinkle or two in this story, but I’ll stick my neck out and name the store where it happened.

Published Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009

Ladies, listen up! I’m practically shouting this good news, and I hope it doesn’t fall on deaf ears.

Published Monday, Oct. 19, 2009

Mom was right. We need to eat our vegetables.

Grandparents are Grand Day
Photo courtesy of Lucy Luginbill

The handmade necklaces say "Grandparents are Grand" and were presented to us by Hunter and Hailey at the assembly.

Published Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009

It was first-class stage fright — a nightmare of sorts.

Published Wednesday, Oct. 07, 2009

Pink is everywhere in October!

Published Friday, Oct. 02, 2009

Usually, I don’t like to push my weight around.

Have bike, will travel

Exercise doesn't get much better than biking on a smooth path.

Published Sunday, Sep. 27, 2009

Is happiness about the journey or the destination?

Published Sunday, Sep. 20, 2009

I was going in.

Published Saturday, Sep. 12, 2009

I have a bee in my bonnet, and I might as well let it out here.

Published Tuesday, Sep. 08, 2009

Are two heads better than one?

Published Wednesday, Sep. 02, 2009

Listen up Scrabble fans! This story is — in a word — AMAZING.

Published Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009

KENNEWICK — There’s a sure-fire way to return to your childhood — or at least your teen years. Attend a live concert featuring old fogies from your generation.

Basalt delivered
Photo courtesy of Lucy Luginbill

The basalt for our new rock wall is dumped.

Published Monday, Aug. 24, 2009

There’s certainly a lot of talk about a big rock. But in our neighborhood it’s not the Hope Diamond, which could certainly be a girl’s VERY best friend.

Published Friday, Aug. 21, 2009

Are we there yet? Not by a mile!

The climb
Photo courtesy of Lucy Luginbill

Bill is way ahead of me on this climb of the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes for cyclists.

Published Monday, Aug. 17, 2009

HARRISON, Idaho — We must have been crazy!

Bill's 1969 Ford
Photo courtesy of Lucy Luginbill

Bill keeps it in his shop, which is one reason why the body still is pretty straight.

Published Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009

Americans love to get a good deal.

A new dear friend
Photo courtesy of Lucy Luginbill

Here's a photo of my fallen friend Gloria, right, with her daughter, Celina, taken in Florence, Italy.

Published Monday, Aug. 10, 2009

Do we get second chances in life?

Published Thursday, Aug. 06, 2009

It had been in my “to-do” pile a couple of years back.

Published Monday, Aug. 03, 2009

In a blink, a little ink has caused a stink.

He loves Lucy
Special to the Herald/Lucy Luginbill

He loves me! It says so on his chest.

Published Monday, Jul. 27, 2009

I married a strong, silent type of guy. One you can count on to be dependable.

Paddling on the Kettle River
Special to the Herald/Lucy Luginbill

It was easy to find serenity in God's country while paddling the Kettle River near Grand Forks, British Columbia.

Published Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009

GRAND FORKS, British Columbia — It was time to disconnect. Cut the umbilical cord.

By my canoe in Conkle Lake, B.C.
Special to the Herald/Lucy Luginbill

Conkle Lake in British Columbia makes me smile.

Published Monday, Jul. 20, 2009

WESTBRIDGE, British Columbia -- When you travel with a bunch of friends, expect some down time.

Who needs a gym?
Special to the Herald/Lucy Luginbill

Who needs a gym for such a workout?

Published Tuesday, Jul. 14, 2009

I hate to dig up the past.

Published Saturday, Jul. 11, 2009

RICHLAND -- We’ve added another backseat driver. And quite frankly, she’s not very polite.

My purses for rent
Special to the Herald/Lucy Luginbill

Here's a snapshot of my purses "available for rent."

Published Monday, Jul. 06, 2009

I have “pursitis.”

Snickers with collar
Special to the Herald/Lucy Luginbill

Snickers is back home and wearing her collar.

Published Thursday, Jul. 02, 2009

This is going to be a happy tale. And as with all happy tales, there’ll be a happy ending.

Published Monday, Jun. 29, 2009

Erma Bombeck published more than 4,000 syndicated columns from 1965 until she died in 1996. I don’t know how she did it.

Published Thursday, Jun. 25, 2009

The U.S. Special Forces can breathe more easily now.

Published Thursday, Jun. 18, 2009

CANCUN, Mexico -- There are two things that strike fear in my heart: Trying on swimsuits under fluorescent lights and then actually having to wear my swimsuit in public.

Published Saturday, Jun. 13, 2009

We like to watch our favorite reality shows, but now that Amazing Race and Survivor are over for the summer my husband, Bill, is into old movies.

A great big snake
Special to the Herald/Lucy Luginbill

My great-nephew Jeremy holds onto a special memory, courtesy of his great uncle.

Published Monday, Jun. 08, 2009

springcleaningyardworkshoppingdancebicylingfamilygetogethersbloggingcampingtalking.

Published Thursday, Jun. 04, 2009

At times, I’m confused about politics. Things just don’t add up.

Published Monday, Jun. 01, 2009

You and I can get through a “bad hair day.” Yes we can!

Traci's cheerleaders
By Lucy Luginbill, Special to the Herald

Traci receives encouragement before the races.

Published Friday, May. 29, 2009

OLYMPIA — The next time you think about walking in someone else’s shoes, find out where they’re headed.

Published Sunday, May. 24, 2009

If there’s one milestone that all kids look forward to, it’s the moment they can lay claim to the family car keys.

Published Thursday, May. 21, 2009

SPOKANE — I’m not a women’s libber, but I can’t skirt this issue any longer.

Published Sunday, May. 17, 2009

When a friend asked if I wanted to join a new book group, I said yes.

Published Thursday, May. 14, 2009

Pennies. They’re commonplace, not worth much, outdated to some.

Published Saturday, May. 09, 2009

Looking back, it seems like only yesterday.

The start of my Bloomsday
Special to the Herald/Lucy Luginbill

Here I am about to begin my first Bloomsday.

Published Tuesday, May. 05, 2009

It was the Lilac Bloomsday Run in Spokane this last weekend. And I was a late bloomer.

Published Friday, May. 01, 2009

April showers bring May flowers.

Published Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2009

Everything is catawampus at our house.

Published Monday, Apr. 27, 2009

Spring has sprung at our house.

Published Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009

Obviously, this date was going nowhere. I thought I knew the reason.

Published Monday, Apr. 20, 2009

RCIHLAND — Sometimes words pop out of my mouth and it smarts — especially when I see my faux pas on television.

Published Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2009

It’s amazing! My iPhone can do just about anything.


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