Now that Seattle has become quite a metropolis you will find on every downtown newsstand free newspapers exploding with ads. These ads range from cultural events and sightseeing opportunities to telephone sex or even an exotic massage. One female…MORE
Opinion
Take Two #17: What do we mean by 'Marriage?'
Tue, 02/07/12
Be you bitter or blissful the season of hearts, candy and way too much red, pink and purple confetti is once again upon us. It seems appropriate that it's during the Valentine's Day season that the Washington State Senate has approved the bill…MORE
Jerry's View: Boyhood friend’s ‘take a chance’ style has been an inspiration
Mon, 02/06/12
(Editor’s note: Jerry Robinson first met Clay Abraham in high school in Portland in 1936. They became fast friends-- double dating and hanging out at Jantzen Beach. World War II interrupted their lives. Clay became a pilot; he lost his life over…MORE
When do you know your wife is the boss?
Mon, 01/30/12
(Editor’s Note: Ken Robinson is substituting this week for Jerry Robinson.)
Because Valentine's Day is approaching, we were talking about women when Irv, the sous chef , came out from behind the prep area with a knife and asked, "When do…MORE
Wisdom to Share
Sat, 01/28/12
Do you know why I haven’t moved from my property since 1947? I can’t part with my stuff, that’s why. The article in the WS Herald about the woman who helps you downsize is right down my alley. But I don’t know if I could ever allow a stranger…MORE
Big tease finally yields the big snow storm
Mon, 01/23/12
The big tease finally delivered the goods.
Maybe not the HISTORIC! foot or two hyped but a respectable 4-8 inches of snow finally came to Highline early Wednesday morning last week. Can you imagine Eastern Washington residents turning a…MORE
Take Two #15: The Internet Monster
Mon, 01/23/12
While I feel an urge to pay homage to Chicken Little and run screaming “The sky is falling!” many a news crew has already done that. I don't think it remains any mystery that Seattle's recent white weather has been beautifully disastrous for many…MORE
If you think snow was a problem for you, what about those that truly need your help?
Fri, 01/20/12
By Nancy Woodland
With the snow melting outside my window, I think of the families served by local food banks, WestSide Baby, and other important social service agencies that have been closed by the snow. I woke this morning wondering…MORE
Jerry's View - I was lucky: I had two left feet
Mon, 01/16/12
I admit, I never slalomed with grace in my skiing days on Mt Hood. Catching an edge to me was getting in front of the ticket line at 7:59 a.m. Getting in line early meant one more run down the slopes before lunch. In those days there were no…MORE
Eighteen Year Haircut
Wed, 01/11/12
Believe it or not, I haven’t had a serious session at a beauty salon for about eighteen years. I am not counting a little trim I had a couple of years ago when I thought it was time to even up the spots that I had cut by myself and decided the…MORE
