By Pat Cashman
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and it seems quite absurd That somebody once decided that ‘twas’ was a word.
But that’s not the point, so let me get back to my tale While I knock back a few pints of gluten-free ale…MORE
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You Are What You Eat: Persimmons — Winter lanterns lighting up dark days
Fri, 12/18/15
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD
Persimmons are fruits that ripen late in the fall, hanging like bright orange lanterns on small trees among the autumn leaves. There are three basic kinds of Asian persimmons: the Fuyu, which looks like a pumpkin…MORE
At Large In Ballard: Ballard Love, Texan Style
Wed, 12/16/15
By Peggy Sturdivant
I have not thought of the short-lived early 1970s sitcom “Love American Style” since before it went off the air. Yet today its theme song came into my head prompted by a Texas accent and an unusual love story.
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Memes, motivations and millennials
Wed, 12/16/15
By Amanda Knox
I remember the first time I voted. It was 1996, I was nine-years-old, and it was over the phone, to participate in the Nickelodeon Kids Pick the President telethon. At the time, I was about as political as I was religious,…MORE
West Seattle sunset of the week- Week of 12-14-15
Tue, 12/15/15
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Davis family home makes Genesee Street extra bright this season
Tue, 12/15/15
The Davis home at 4152 46th Ave SW (Genesee and 46th) is looking extra bright for the 2015 Christmas Season. The view in the photo is from the balcony of the new house across the street.
According to the Davis family "There are over 6,…MORE
Seahawk player Kevin Smith visits St. Alphonsus in Ballard
Mon, 12/14/15
Seattle Seahawk player Kevin Smith stopped by St. Alphonsus Parish School last Tuesday as part of a one-day food drive to support the University District Food Bank. St. Alphonsus students and parents donated canned food and gathered in the…MORE
Consider long-lasting financial gifts to grandchildren
Mon, 12/14/15
By Sarah CecilEdward Jones Financial Adviser
On September 13, we observe National Grandparents Day. If you’re a grandparent, you might get a card or a little present from the grandkids. However, you will probably get greater pleasure from…MORE
ACT’s A Christmas Carol is best when it’s wacky and weird
Mon, 12/14/15
By Amanda Knox
This year ACT is performing its 40th Anniversary Production of a yearly holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol. It’s a bit ironic, considering that ACT is otherwise a theatre focusing on contemporary, progressive theatre…MORE
Pat's View: Xmas Tunes
Mon, 12/14/15
By Pat Cashman
It was a delight to see it on the morning TV news: Video of eager holiday shoppers pushing, shoving, gouging, scratching, clawing and garroting each other to be the first into the stores. After all, when it comes to…MORE
