After my third interview where I basically told another client looking for a promotional writer, “You don’t really need me, you can do this stuff on your own,” I had to ask myself, “What the hell is wrong with you?” My first assumption was that I…MORE
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SLIDESHOW: Local artist brings beauty to wood in Ballard
Mon, 04/09/12
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Lina Raymond’s April and May art show will highlight her “2012” collection of acrylic on wood paintings at the Ballard Cupcake Royale.
Raymond said she let herself get lost in gestural…MORE
You Are What You Eat: 20 tasty low-salt foods
Fri, 04/06/12
By Katy Wilkens
Americans’ sodium intake has doubled in the past 25 years, largely because of salt and sodium preservatives added to convenience foods. About two-thirds of the salt you eat today comes from foods that have salt added in…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Twenty-One
Fri, 04/06/12
By Peggy Sturdivant
Twenty-one years ago on the 21st day of March a nurse helped transfer my day-old baby into the virgin car seat placed in middle back of the Honda car. Along with other pregnant women the vernal equinox had worked like a…MORE
Reality Mom: Missing You
Tue, 04/03/12
For the past three years I have admitted to loving being a part time Mom. Sure I missed my kids at times, but I needed the break and time for myself so desperately that I also looked forward to my time away from them. I viewed it as my time at…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Claire
Wed, 03/28/12
Claire Anderson expresses herself through writing, public speaking, teaching and even sewing. However she derives her greatest satisfaction helping others express themselves, which is why she leaves Ballard in Friday traffic to travel to the…MORE
The Psychic View: finding a reputable psychic
Thu, 03/22/12
By Marjorie Young
As a psychic/clairvoyant/spiritual counselor, I truly value what I do, and find tremendous joy using my gifts to help others. Yet, it is true that not everyone claiming to be a psychic is one – unfortunately, my…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Someone else
Wed, 03/21/12
Terrie Johnston is funny. She’s a person who comes into your home and seems like a friend from the minute she’s over the threshold, noticing the touches that are your own favorites and making you laugh. “I love this house,” she exclaims, “Can I…MORE
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
