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To the Editor,

Yesterday, May 9th, was a scorcher here in western Washington, even as close to saltwater as we are most everywhere. My sister-in-law Lori and her three sisters from San Diego were visiting me on Whidbey Island before boarding the train in Mount Vernon for Vancouver to embark on a 7-day Alaska cruise.

One of Lori’s favorite spots in La Conner is the Soroptomist thrift store and her sisters share that thrifty gene, so off they headed in their rental car. I planned to join them a bit later, which turned out to be during the noontime heat.

It’s hard to find shaded street parking in La Conner, so I parked on Third Street, rolled down the windows, filled the dogs’ water bowl and headed toward Vintage La Conner’s back door.

Before I reached it, a woman emerged from the office and said I was welcome to pull into one of her two off-street parking spaces, both of which were shaded by a lovely, leafy tree. In fact, she said, let me move my truck because that space stays shaded longer, so you can take your time. No hurry, and I’ll put a permission note on your truck because my landlady is somewhat territorial. That way, you can spend as much time as you want.

So, I said with a grin, you must have seen my dogs, and introductions were made all around.

If Felicia’s law practice is run with that same empathy, her clients get full value. Thanks for treating out-of-towners like family, Felicia Value. Just wanted your neighbors to know, in case they are in need of an attorney who treats people right. Way to go, La Conner!

Sandey Brandon

Maggie and Karma

Coupeville