Highline High administrators apparently forgot to check the dusty subterranean school vaults for my PERMANENT RECORD so they let me judge senior culminating projects in May at my old alma mater.
Back in 1965, all I had to do is squeak…MORE
Opinion
Dead whale headed to Redondo aquarium in Des Moines
Fri, 07/02/10
A whale of a tale
This picture is of one of the huge grey whales that made national headlines recently on a West Seattle beach at the Arroyos.
The whale was hauled to a secluded beach and cut up with the remains a banquet for animal…MORE
Sharing birthday with daughter is special
Fri, 07/02/10
The other day my daughter was talking about her college options, brainstorming about the future, making plans. I looked up at this young woman of almost 15 and realized something: she is gone in three years. When did that happen? Thinking about…MORE
Remember cost of independence
Fri, 07/02/10
It started out "Independence Day," then became "July Fourth" and now it's just called "The 4th". It's not a wonder that many have lost touch with what the day really stands for.
But did we ever? Do any of us really understand the value of…MORE
McGinn's skepticism on tunnel is warranted
Fri, 07/02/10
When Gov. Chris Gregoire stepped into the ring with Mayor Mike McGinn June 3 to spar over tunnel costs, the smart money was already on the Gov. Her many previous bouts gave her the advantage, and she slugged away at the new mayor while hardly…MORE
Forget soda, beer and coffee, water is the beverage of choice
Tue, 06/29/10
Opinions abound on how much water you should drink as well as what acceptable sources of hydration are.
Elizabeth Quinn, M.S., an exercise physiologist, fitness consultant and health information content producer and editor, states: "It is…MORE
The 'Road Diet' is no failure; It works
Mon, 06/28/10
So, how’s that Fauntleroy road diet thingee workin’ for ya? You’d think that it was a complete failure if you attended a recent Seattle City Council Transportation Committee public hearing with me. At least that’s what several of those who…MORE
The Race to Nowhere, Part II
Fri, 06/25/10
As I mentioned in an earlier column I was invited to a showing of the film “Race to Nowhere.” The producer of this film, Vicki Abeles, decided to make this film based upon the experiences she was having raising her 3 children. Terms such as “…MORE
The Race to Nowhere, Part I
Fri, 06/25/10
This past week I was invited to a special showing of a new film “Race to Nowhere” by the Seattle Education Association. This group must have its data base messed up to have me on its invite list!
The Director of this film, Vicki Abeles, a…MORE
Where are all our children?
Thu, 06/24/10
By Tim Burgess, Seattle City Council
Ed. Note: This piece originally appeared in Councilmember Tim Burgess' newsletter, City View.
June 22 was the last day of school in Seattle, but about one-third of our high school seniors have…MORE
