For its 10th anniversary celebration, the West Seattle Farmers Market is gearing up for an abundant spring harvest with a variety of fresh lettuces and hearty greens, asparagus, carrots, rhubarb and other local farm fresh delights. Farmers will…MORE
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Common Cents: You can help move a mountain (of cash)
Tue, 04/28/09
In an uncertain economy, it’s natural for people to “tighten their belts” by cutting down on their spending. And yet by having too much cash on hand today, you could actually slow your progress toward your financial goals of tomorrow.
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Fitness From the Ground Up: To detox or not to detox, that is the question
Mon, 04/27/09
So, what is detox? Detox is short for detoxification; it’s the body's natural, process of neutralizing or eliminating toxins from the body. Toxins (anything that can potentially harm body tissue) are transformed into less harmful compounds and…MORE
A Healthy Balance: Preventing the spread of disease
Mon, 04/27/09
The news this week focusing on swine flu is quite concerning to many. In Mexico, people have died, there have been cases in the U.S. (although none in Washington, as of this writing).
It’s disturbing to think that whatever disease we “…MORE
Ballard filmmakers score at NFFTY and beyond
Mon, 04/27/09
Three Ballard High School students were awarded at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth April 25 and five others had their films accepted to the Westport Youth Film Festival.
"Left Side," a documentary by Esther Magasis, Andy Tran…MORE
At the Admiral: 'Gran Torino'
Mon, 04/27/09
Directed by Clint Eastwood Rated R (Three Stars)
As an actor and as a director, Clint Eastwood has always been defined by his edges. Everything about him is chiseled and gruff; he seems decidedly uncomfortable with softness of any sort.…MORE
Art Shot: Hands in locks
Mon, 04/27/09
Despite Saturday's overcast skies, the Ballard Locks welcomed more than just tugs, but also many pleasure boats. too, and even more onlookers.
MOREAt Large in Ballard: How do you say goodbye to a house?
Mon, 04/27/09
The flyer underneath the "for sale" sign describes a lot “big enough for the most lush garden parties, croquet, lawn bowling or your own ‘field of dreams.’” But for the daughter of the woman who lived in the house for 56 out of its 101 years that…MORE
Pet of the Week: Django is 'back of the class smart'
Mon, 04/27/09
Conrad Wesselhoeft has a lot of fun with his poodle, Django (pronounced JANGO), who was named after the Belgian gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt.
Conrad describes him as "back of the class smart," because, while Django failed…MORE
A sip of the tongue: Wine tasting in Highland Park
Sat, 04/25/09
The Highland Park Improvement Club held its first annual Wine for our Times event. More than 60 wine tasters paid a $10 admission and bought a bottle of their favorite $10 wine to contribute. The proceeds, including those collected from their…MORE
