Opinion

Every culture has its patterns of communication but eye contact, at least in Western culture, seems to be important in establishing relationships. Since young women learn informally that men expect them to give the come-on signal, they lower…MORE

Innovative recycling changes have flown into SeaTac, making recycling more convenient than ever for its residents.

Allied Waste Services now accepts more recyclables in your curbside-recycling cart. By keeping all recyclables out of your…MORE

(Editor’s Note: This column was written before the Jan. 5 Des Moines City Council elections for mayor and mayor pro-tem.) 

In comes the New Year of 2012 bringing with it some new and some not-so-new local politicians. It’s been an…MORE

If you don’t plan on selling your house soon, or even if you do, here are some handy hints for fixing the place up. I learned these tricks over many years and am now willing to share them with you.

I’ve done it all-- plumbing, electrical,…MORE

With a pardon to the Bard of Avon, William Shakespeare of Staten Island NY, displayed poetry in motion with his own style of play while 81,000 football fans and two young boys on a crystal radio witnessed the “greatest football game” of the…MORE

“You’re too young for that,” was something that I always hated to hear when I was growing up. Since I was six years younger than my next sibling I was the tagalong. One time my sister promised me she would take me to Deep Lake to swim if I would…MORE

With a pardon to the Bard of Avon, William Shakespeare of Staten Island NY, displayed poetry in motion with his own style of play while 81,000 football fans and two young boys on a crystal radio witnessed the "greatest football game" of the…MORE

Of course God’s creatures are awesome. Aren’t we all God’s creatures? But if you are an atheist or agnostic then you wouldn’t refer to God’s creatures but to creatures of the earth. No matter what you call it, creation wasn’t perfect. Who would…MORE

For those who are wondering, Colorado was brilliant and beautifully sunny. I walked on a frozen lake for the first time, resulting in so much snow packed into the open toes of my walking boot that I wasn't sure if I had toes anymore. But worth it…MORE

When I wandered in to the SeaTac Senior Center, I didn’t need much help in finding Maxine Hankins and the Hanky Panky Band, which includes Judy Hayes, Carole Wrolgast, Pat Morrison and Larry Broad.

There was a steady flow of festively…MORE