Mother-Wise Our Mother never drove a car Ran marathons or shot for par She didn’t frequent fine boutiques Or fill the house with rare antiques
A pedicure was not her style Nor did she think feng schui worthwhile And training at the local…MORE
Opinion
Guess this little city is about to grow up - ready or not
Mon, 05/03/10
How about that spring/summer "Des Moines City Currents" newsletter! Can you believe all the local activities and government projects either in process or going to be? Guess this little city is about to grow up - ready or not.
Development…MORE
The boys enlisted for K.P.
Mon, 05/03/10
After five days and nights of 24-hour observation at the new wing and emergency ward at Highline Hospital, Elsbeth came home on Saturday and the girls of the family decided that the sons of the family should pitch in doing duty, taking turns…MORE
Aggressive solicitation ordinance would not end panhandling
Thu, 04/22/10
By Nick Licata, Seattle City Council
Ed. Note: This piece originally appeared in Nick Licata's newsletter, "Urban Politics."
The City Council voted 5-4 April 19 to approve the aggressive solicitation ordinance (C.B. 116807).…MORE
The panhandling ordinance would create a false sense of security
Thu, 04/22/10
The City Council voted 5-4 Tuesday, April 19 to approve the aggressive solicitation ordinance (C.B. 116807). In my previous Urban Politics #289 I gave a lengthy description of it: http://licata.seattle.gov/2010/04/08/panhandling-legislation/…MORE
Frieda Bowker's Swiss bread would cheer anybody up
Mon, 04/19/10
MEET FRIEDA BOWKER
This long time friend was born and raised in a 200-year-old farmhouse in a tiny village called Mengesdorf, near Bern in Switzerland.
She heard Elsbeth was feeling krank so she baked a loaf of Swiss bread and…MORE
Is there anything good in education in South Puget Sound?
Sat, 04/17/10
There have been a few comments about my column suggesting that I seem to always present a rather negative view of education.
In this column I will present some positives that I have learned recently and then compose some “articles” that…MORE
PANHANDLING VOTE THIS MONDAY
Sat, 04/17/10
This Monday, April 19th, the Full Council will vote on CB 116807, the Aggressive Solicitation Ordinance. In my previous UP #289 I gave a lengthy description of it: http://licata.seattle.gov/2010/04/08/panhandling-legislation/
At the Public…MORE
Safer streets, less punishment
Wed, 04/14/10
By Tim Burgess, Seattle City Council
Ed. Note: This column originally appeared in Tim Burgess' "City View" newsletter.
Can we have less crime and less punishment at the same time? I think we can.
The Seattle City Council will…MORE
Are there any “Bad Schools” in Washington?
Tue, 04/13/10
Parents beware!
Are there any “Bad Schools” in Washington?
If you were to listen to school administrations in this state you would think that there were not! The Obama administration has now required all states to identify the…MORE
