by Georgie Bright Kunkel The Hebrew Bible states that the land from the river of Egypt to the Euphrates River was promised by God to Abraham and his descendants. My interest in all this came about after I recently viewed an old film…MORE
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Pat's View: Morning After Christmas---2016
Mon, 12/26/16
By Pat Cashman
‘Twas the day after Christmas, and there’s no doubt of it; Using words like ‘twas, makes me sound like a ‘twit. But that’s not the point, so let me get back to my tale While I knock back a few pints of breakfast blend ale.…MORE
At Large In Ballard: The Lost Princess
Mon, 12/26/16
By Peggy Sturdivant
When I met Kathleen Gerrald she said, “I’m not sure how much information I can give you, but I can tell you my hopes and dreams.”
Her children are grown, her grandchildren are thriving and she’s reclaiming her…MORE
A Less "Taxing" New Year: Ten Things You Can Do by December 31st to Cut Your 2016 Tax Bill
Mon, 12/26/16
Excerpted from J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2017, here are some simple steps you can take right now to decrease your 2016 tax bill. (Hurry: These must be done before the ball drops in Times Square.)
By Barbara Weltman The…MORE
Consider some New Year’s (financial) resolutions
Fri, 12/23/16
Sponsored by Sarah Cecil Edward Jones Financial Advisor
We’re just about ready to open the door to 2017, so you might be thinking about some New Year’s resolutions. What’s on your list this year? More visits to the gym? Learning a new…MORE
North Pole not too far from Ballard
Tue, 12/20/16
Kris Kringle. Saint Nicholas. Sinterklaas. Grandfather Frost. Father Christmas. All the names for Santa Claus from around the world are synonymous with holiday cheer and good will. But without the help of Santa’s helpers how would this good will…MORE
Year-end Tax-smart Investing Ideas
Tue, 12/20/16
As 2016 draws to a close and we move into the holiday season, you probably have a lot going on in your life. But it may be worth your while to take some time to explore a few year-end investment and financial moves that can potentially pay off…MORE
Georgie's View: We Live in the Promised Land
Tue, 12/20/16
by Georgie Bright Kunkel The Hebrew Bible states that the land from the river of Egypt to the Euphrates River was promised by God to Abraham and his descendants. My interest in all this came about after I recently viewed an old film…MORE
Amanda's View: Turning Down the Heat
Tue, 12/20/16
By Amanda Knox According to Wikipedia, the Cold War was “cold” because the U.S. and Russia never engaged in open conflict. Instead, they exerted their super political and military influence over lesser powers to outplay each other on a global…MORE
Pat's View: “Snow Storming”
Tue, 12/20/16
Caller I.D. is a pretty cool feature. It is helpful to know who is calling so you can: 1) Quickly answer the phone. Or, Spend time practicing being delighted for a caller you cannot stand. Or, 3) Pretend not to be home at all. (Most…MORE