Legos. Lincoln logs. K’NEX. These timeless toys have captured the imagination of children for decades, teaching them the lessons of structure, weight, strength and the power of the imagination. Building things seems to be a natural inclination,…MORE
Features
At Large in Ballard: Just a tree
Wed, 07/22/15
By Peggy Sturdivant
I was actively looking for the good in Ballard last week, and I was finding it. In the midst of proposals that seemed to promise yet more density for Ballard through zoning changes I was determined to find bright spots…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Hot weather makes for cool cucumbers
Wed, 07/22/15
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD
This long hot summer we’re having may stress salmon and raise forest fire risk, but it is really wonderful for the heat-loving vegetables in my garden. My veggie boxes are overflowing with cool, crisp cucumbers,…MORE
Overuse Injuries: Education, assistance and pacing are key to prevention
Tue, 07/21/15
By William Callahan, MD Contributing Writer
Summer in Seattle means more people – of all ages and fitness levels – are taking part in sports and other outdoor pursuits. Although just about any aerobic activity is good, too much of a good…MORE
Normandy Park Arts Commission Presents: Artwork of Edna Gruver - Reception Thursday, 23 July 2015
Tue, 07/21/15
The Normandy Park Arts Commission Presents
Artwork of Edna Gruver
July - August, 2015
Reception on July 23rd, 2015
7:00 - 9:00 pm.
The Normandy Park Arts Commission is pleased to present an exhibit showcasing…MORE
Normandy Park Senior Living & Memory Village Expands Community Art Gallery to Add Artists-In-Residence Collection
Tue, 07/21/15
Gala event to take place at end of July in Normandy Park Art Gallery
Normandy Park Art Gallery celebrated its grand opening last month with over 60 attendees featuring art from five local artists, and will expand this month adding work…MORE
KYRA'S VIEW: Pixar's Inside Out: happy isn't everything
Tue, 07/21/15
By Kyra-lin Hom
I had the joy of watching Pixar's new film Inside Out in theaters this week. It's an adorable, clever, moral-driven story about the complex emotional life of an eleven year old girl. The main characters are quite literally…MORE
West Seattle Coffee Company produces 'uncommon' coffee
Mon, 07/20/15
By Gwen Davis
What are you passionate about?
Jamie Youngblood was a firefighter and EMT for 13 years, since the late 1990s. He loved it. His passion for the profession ran deep. But in 2011, Jamie unfortunately hurt his back. Time…MORE
Pat's View: Summer Work
Mon, 07/20/15
By Pat Cashman
There comes a time in everyone’s life when they start to grow up.
I remember the summer it began for me. A light went on in my head---a sort of epiphany. I put aside all the Superman comic books and began…MORE
