I was recently invited to speak at a women’s conference of a local church. Among several topics being discussed, I was asked to host a workshop about the joys and challenges of being single. Over the past several weeks, I’ve immersed myself in research, written commentary, and heartfelt discussion about the single life.
Our great Northshore schools are under extreme pressure. Pressure to educate our children to our higher standards. Pressure to meet and exceed WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning) scores. Pressure to attract and retain the highest quality staff — all within the constraints of an inadequate state funding system.
Eating chocolate in bed would not usually be OK with me. Crumbs, especially in bed, are upsetting. But on this particular occasion, what used to be a reasonably sized bar of dark chocolate has by now been completely decimated; what remains is lying on top of the wrapper, next to me beneath my purple comforter. I’ve been under here for about two hours now, time I would usually regret not spending more productively — I could have gone running, taken a shower and dried my hair in that amount of time; I could have baked two full batches of cookies; I could have cracked out a few integral calculus problems.
I’m old enough to remember days when a ride in the family car was a big deal. Especially when the old buggy was about to turn a milestone number on the speedometer.
Northwest residents can welcome spring with greener lawn care and gardening practices by taking advantage of savings up to 25 percent on natural yard-care products during the 10th annual Northwest Natural Yard Days, April 15-May 15.
The East Lake Washington Audubon has recognized John Schmied as one of its 2007 Environmentalists of the Year.
Family Fun Run: 9 a.m. April 12. Registration opens at 8 a.m. All are welcome to run, walk or jog the 5K route. Held in conjunction with Healthy Kids Day events. Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell. 425-485-9797 or www.ymcanorthshore.org.
The Northshore School District is accepting nominations for its 2008-2009 Teacher of the Year award. Nominations may be submitted by administrators, parents, students or co-workers. To be eligible, the nominee must be employed full time as a teacher and plan to continue in an active teaching status during the 2008-2009 school year. Official nomination sheets will be accepted until 4 p.m. April 14. They forms be sent to Northshore Administration Center, Attention: Human Resources, 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell, WA 98021
Prince is fond of the color purple. Jimi Hendrix belted out “Purple Haze” on his Fender Stratocaster.
Head coach: Debbie Storino
Head coach: Michael Pizzo, 23rd season
Jim Verdier and his WAVE Aquatics swimmers are on the fast track to success.
When Coco Bator was 6 years old during a family reunion in Arizona more than a decade ago, she noticed a bunch of family members just hitting the tennis ball around. She decided to pick up a racket and just try hitting a couple.
Curtain Call Theatre will present “The Golden Age of Radio” April 11, 13, 18, 20, 24 and 25 at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. Times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays.
Stamps have a new value, and it has nothing to do with a rate increase from the postal service.
March 22
The Northshore School District says it will no longer ask taxpayers to reimburse principals and administrators for the purchase of personal technology equipment.