Phil, who lives with Allen Nelson and his wife Yoka, is a combination of a Daschund and a long haired Chihuahua, which explains the big ears and the general fearlessness. But Phil, is technically not Allen's dog. "He's actually our son's…MORE
Features
Reality Mom: Interview with Sheila Hageman. author of Stripping Down
Tue, 03/20/12
Stripping Down, a brave memoir by ex-stripper turned mother and yoga instructor, was released last month by Seattle’s own Pink Fish Press. Pink Fish Press was founded by Renda Dodge and is co-operated by Senior Editor Sarah Martinez. It is a new…MORE
Wash your hands like a doctor
Mon, 03/19/12
By Scott Anthony
I finished some projects around the house over the three day weekend and had not been out in public. Heading for breakfast on Tuesday morning, I grabbed the door handle to the restaurant and then absentmindedly, I…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Quick and easy savory pies
Mon, 03/19/12
Winter is the perfect time to cook wonderfully satisfying meals that would be too heavy in the summer, but are just right for cold evenings. Savory pies are one of those things.
Usually, if you buy a chicken pot pie or other meat pie, you’…MORE
Dishing the Dirt: Ready, Set, Grow!
Fri, 03/16/12
By Jeff and Eileen Bidwell
Hope springs eternal, as the saying goes. As we write our first column of 2012 we are still in the hold of winter’s grim, gray grip. But by the time you read this we will be basking in dazzling spring colors and…MORE
UPDATE 2: Now 530 members- New White Center Facebook group on snacks goes viral, 370-plus in 20 hours
Thu, 03/15/12
UPDATE 2: 7pm. Friday
Now at 530 members
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UPDATE: 12:50 a.m. Friday
Now at 435 Members
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It all started at…MORE
Pet of the week: Rosie is a smiling shop dog
Wed, 03/14/12
Rosie is a "pound pup from Montana," said her owner Tahmina Ringer, and Rosie who is now ten years old came into Ringer's life eight years ago. Ringer thinks she's a border collie or looks and acts like one in any case. "I just know that she's…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Spring, sprang, sprung
Wed, 03/14/12
Local attorney Henry Grenley buys a couple of cases of decent wine, adds some very expensive wines and raises money at the annual dinner and auction fundraiser for Ballard NW Senior Center by running a “wine toss.”
Magnolia resident…MORE
A Good Rain?
Mon, 03/12/12
By Scott Anthony
Out on a Saturday walk at the Milton Trail with Mrs. A and the dogs, the sky is bruised and roiling with rain-pregnant clouds. On the ground the leaves weave a beautiful carpet of gold, ocher, and jade. Wet trees hang…MORE
Kitties in conflict; Can you help them find a new home?
Fri, 03/09/12
Our story about the loss of a beloved pet, by Managing Editor Ken Robinson touched many hearts in the community and led Marianne LaBarre to write to us with a problem she is facing. If you can help please contact her at the email address below.…MORE