Life can be a gift, but also a battle.
Bothell High 2008 graduate Jaimeson Jones is currently experiencing the trip of a lifetime in Europe with his sister, cousin and girlfriend.
The subject of money is among the greatest sources of conflict and tension in a marriage or committed relationship — especially during difficult economic times. Money is a domain powerfully connected to passionate beliefs and values, intense emotion, and meaningful implications regarding financial choices.
John Devine of Bothell is thoroughly convinced that tried-and-true techniques of “coaching” can help special-needs children develop sufficient technology skills that could earn them a future role in the workplace. Seven years of one-on-one volunteer mentoring of early elementary-age school children, including his grandson, have shaped this concept.
In Roman mythology, little winged Cupid, the God of erotic love, shot a gold arrow at Apollo, the God of the sun. The arrow hit made him fall in love with Daphne, the nymph. Since Cupid also shot an arrow at Daphne, but this one made of lead, Daphne wanted nothing to do with Apollo. And, so it goes in life and with Valentine’s Day, on the calendar this Sunday Feb. 14.
Help Haiti — just do it.
We’ve all been bombarded with the images of the devastation of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in the aftermath of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake, which has killed more than 111,000 people. We all want to help in some way, but some of us are not sure of the best vehicle for providing that help. I’ve been one of those people.
Recently, I stumbled upon a fascinating read. Inspired by our nation’s climate of hardship and challenge during the past year,…
The sudden and as yet unexplained death of our daughter, Betsey Hughes, has given new focus to our family’s concern…
Following the tragic deaths of four Lakewood police officers, Renninger, Owens, Griswold and Richards, Seattle’s Officer Brenton and Pierce County…
At about this time last year, I wrote that “Predictions can be perilous,” and went on to make four of them anyway about what I thought would happen in 2009. Let’s see what happened.
Proving that last summer’s opening of Central Link was merely the beginning of a new era, Sound Transit has extended light rail into SeaTac.
Times are tough for everyone, but those hit hardest are not alone in the fight. Whether it’s during the holidays…
Do you remember the tons of snow we had last December? I recall our family built four “snow people” on…
Not long ago, we celebrated the beloved tradition of Thanksgiving. With great preparation and anticipation, this treasured holiday brought tastes…
To each his — and her — own.
Sure, business is booming at bikini-barista espresso stands, but that doesn’t necessarily mean success to me.
Money rolling in may pad the old bank account. However, how does one feel about themselves at the end of the day? Was it all worth it, did you put in your maximum effort, really make a difference out there in the world — or your world?
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but we should be thankful every day for family, friends and our local police officers…
It is intriguing to have such friends as Smitty, Yary. Rorry and Gracy.
Smitty just completed a distinguished career as a metropolitan daily newspaper sportswriter, Yary has completed an internship as a sous chef in a small hotel in Spain, Rorry is on his way to Peru on a medical mission and Gracy continues her efforts to keep the wellness program on track at the Northshore Senior Center.
I can feel my feet again, and No. 1-ranked Bothell High football is feeling confident as the Cougars roll through the state playoffs.
Within days of last November’s election, stories throughout the media began comparing Barack Obama to Franklin D. Roosevelt. The FDR era transformed people’s relationship to the federal government by greatly expanding its role in their lives. Would President Obama, his party armed with big majorities in both houses of Congress, do the same?
On Wednesday, we gather to celebrate and honor the great courage and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. It is because of their sacrifice that we can safely enjoy the freedoms our great country offers. It is because of their unmatched commitment that America can remain a beacon for democracy and freedom throughout the world.
