By Emile Monte
Laurie Blauner had a smile in her voice as much as on her face. She wanted to talk poetry—my poetry, her poetry—and prose and the combination of the two that her work has become. Her enthusiasm for literature—for words,…MORE
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At Large in Ballard: Generosity
Wed, 04/09/14
By Peggy Sturdivant
I volunteered to be a “runner” for the Ballard Senior Center Auction on March 30th because I thought it sounded cool. Big mistake, because I was too late to bid on silent auction items. Second mistake was being the one…MORE
Inside the can: One man’s trash, another man’s identity
Thu, 04/03/14
By Christy Wolyniak
In the world of iPhones and an app for every maneuver of the day, individuals often enter personal information with the swipe of a finger, a tap here and an email there. However, severe emotional and financial stress…MORE
At Large In Ballard: Ballard Mama Bear
Wed, 04/02/14
By Peggy Sturdivant
It seemed so wrong to be in a bad mood on such a beautiful day. All night the magnolia tree had glowed in our back yard. The grass looked too green to even be real, but for some reason I was seeing red.
I had no…MORE
At Large In Ballard: Ballard Mama Bear
Wed, 04/02/14
By Peggy Sturdivant
It seemed so wrong to be in a bad mood on such a beautiful day. All night the magnolia tree had glowed in our back yard. The grass looked too green to even be real, but for some reason I was seeing red.
I had no…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Lift your performance with healthy breakfast bars
Wed, 04/02/14
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD
As a dietitian, I always tell people they should eat breakfast. It is indeed the most important meal of the day. Studies back up my advice: kids who eat breakfast do better in school, and adults who eat breakfast…MORE
Keep King County Moving
Wed, 04/02/14
By King County Council Chair Larry Phillips
This Earth Day voters will finally have the opportunity to save Metro Transit service. For years, threats of impending Metro Transit cuts have worried commuters and transit riders who rely on…MORE
Friend sheds light on homeless man’s death
Fri, 03/28/14
After a night in the cold Jeff Bouck, 48, was found dead under the Ballard Bridge during the early morning hours of Feb. 4.
Since his passing there has been new information that’s surfaced leading up to his death and the community programs…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Signs of the times
Wed, 03/26/14
By Peggy Sturdivant
There are always many signs in March. Signs that spring is on its way in the appearance of very fat Robin redbreasts, the scent of Daphne odora by my front steps, the litter of the pods dropping from Magnolia trees.…MORE
