February 2017

Pat's View: For Love of Money

By Pat Cashman

There sure has been a lot said and written about the topic of money. You know, money---
that green stuff that has pictures of the presidents on it like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin?

Warren Buffet---inventor of meals in which guests serve themselves---has been quoted on the subject of money. “Rule number one: Never lose money. Rule number two: Never forget rule number one.” That’s billionaire humor.
The famed painter, Pablo Picasso (who had a Blue Period, a Rose Period, a Crystal Period---but never a semi-colon) once said, “I’d like to live as a poor man with lots of money.”

And W.C. Fields said, “A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.” So true, my little chickadee.
Ever since the idea of money was first invented, mankind has shown repeatedly that it will do almost anything to obtain it. Bonnie and Clyde, John Dillinger and other robbers helped themselves to plenty of bank loot---never even having the courtesy to fill out a single withdrawal slip.

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Amanda's View: Alone time

By Amanda Knox

February 14th is creeping up, which reminds me that some of us don’t have partners with which to celebrate, and are perhaps feeling particularly alone. Not bad alone, necessarily, but notably alone, more so than on any other day. I’ve been there far more often than not, and have occasionally overcompensated in response. One year, while still living at the UW, I handmade dozens of chocolate-covered strawberries and gave them out to all my single dorm friends. They responded with perplexed expressions, and I explained, “I love Love!”

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On the Go Week of 2-27-17

Discovery Shop
4535 California Ave. SW
206 937 7169
Our popular semi-annual storewide half price sale ends March 5 but there’s still a good selection of quality clothing, shoes, accessories, housewares and antique, vintage and collectible treasures. All items with pink tags are 50% off. Seniors receive a 20% discount on their entire purchase all day Tuesday, high schoolers with student ID get the same all day Saturday and men’s wear is reduced 40% every Sunday. The all volunteer run, non profit American Cancer Society shop is open Sunday’s 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and all other days 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Daystar Toastmasters
Daystar Retirement Village
2615 S.W. Barton

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Russ and Mollie Ford – Surviving together and sharing stories

By Lindsay Peyton

West Seattle resident Russ Ford has been married to his wife Mollie for 40 years – but he doesn’t take their relationship for granted. He still likes to surprise her from time to time.

And now that Mollie is coping with breast cancer, Russ feels like a little spontaneous joy is just what the doctor ordered.

On Saturday, Feb.11, he set up a special Valentine’s surprise for Mollie.

When the couple went inside the Starbucks on Admiral to order a cup of coffee, the Seattle SeaChordsmen Chorus was inside, waiting to perform a few love songs for Mollie.

And to share the love with others who might be facing similar medical challenges, Russ hired the Seachordsmen to perform on Valentine’s Day in the lobby at Swedish Hospital.

The couple’s generosity would come as no surprise to friends of the couple. The Fords like to give back – and that is the spirit behind their most recent project, the creation of a web site and online network -- togetherwewillsurvive.com.

Almost a year ago, Mollie found a small lump in her breast.

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Amanda's View: Alone time

By Amanda Knox
 
February 14th is creeping up, which reminds me that some of us don’t have partners with which to celebrate, and are perhaps feeling particularly alone. Not bad alone, necessarily, but notably alone, more so than on any other day. I’ve been there far more often than not, and have occasionally overcompensated in response. One year, while still living at the UW, I handmade dozens of chocolate-covered strawberries and gave them out to all my single dorm friends. They responded with perplexed expressions, and I explained, “I love Love!”
 

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Pat's View: For Love of Money

By Pat Cashman

There sure has been a lot said and written about the topic of money. You know, money---
that green stuff that has pictures of the presidents on it like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin?

Warren Buffet---inventor of meals in which guests serve themselves---has been quoted on the subject of money. “Rule number one: Never lose money. Rule number two: Never forget rule number one.” That’s billionaire humor.

The famed painter, Pablo Picasso (who had a Blue Period, a Rose Period, a Crystal Period---but never a semi-colon) once said, “I’d like to live as a poor man with lots of money.”

And W.C. Fields said, “A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.” So true, my little chickadee.
Ever since the idea of money was first invented, mankind has shown repeatedly that it will do almost anything to obtain it. Bonnie and Clyde, John Dillinger and other robbers helped themselves to plenty of bank loot---never even having the courtesy to fill out a single withdrawal slip.

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