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Is your teen addicted to technology?
Never before have we had the abundance of technology available to our culture as we do today.
Shannon West
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The single life — is it a friend or foe? / Thriving 360
My sister was recently married. It was a beautiful wedding filled with wonderful friends, incredible food, dancing until…
Opinion
Money can mean stress, so devise a game plan / Thriving 360
The subject of money is among the greatest sources of conflict and tension in a marriage or committed…
Opinion
Is it time to push the reset button on our lives during tough times?/ Thriving 360
Recently, I stumbled upon a fascinating read. Inspired by our nation’s climate of hardship and challenge during the…
Opinion
Reviving gratitude in these trying times / Thriving 360
Not long ago, we celebrated the beloved tradition of Thanksgiving. With great preparation and anticipation, this treasured holiday…
Opinion
Thriving 360/Being back in school means a new beginning for students
As the school year rolls into its fourth week, I have been in conversation with many of our…
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Thriving 360/Shannon Renae West: Tackling stress by practicing the art of wellness
In recent weeks, our record-breaking heat put us to the test. For those without the respite of air…
Opinion
Are you looking to make a difference this summer?
Our precious generation of seniors has been on my mind lately. Not long ago, my beloved grandmother passed…
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Rediscovering a hidden treasure in our own back yard
I’ve recently joined a book club. Gathering with both old and new friends, we are brought together by…
Opinion
Violence hits home — in Hollywood and Bothell
It’s tempting to dismiss the violence occurring in our community. It’s far easier to imagine such pain living…
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Getting thin can be a dangerous thing
In our culture, we are consistently surrounded by images of what it means to be beautiful, desired, accepted.…
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This tough season shall pass
We are living in unprecedented times where financial crisis is felt all around us. There are very few…
Opinion
Listening to desire beyond Chocolate
Recently I indulged in a fabulous play about a love affair with chocolate. A friend and I returned…
Opinion
There’s so much to do, yet so little time
The years of our youth can be magical. In unique form, there is great splendor in being young…
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Navigating the powerful relationship between mother and daughter
I first told my mother to shut up when I was newly entering the teenage years. I had…
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Trip to South Africa revals that in a land of little, there’s much to learn
Recently, I returned home from a journey to South Africa and I have been absolutely gloriously ruined, deeply…
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The heart surviving in a world of immediacy
Within the last hour, I have been a busy woman. I’ve washed a load of clothes and began…
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Summers with kids, teens a unique time for the whole family
From the weather we have experienced lately, one might not know it— but summer is on the way.…