We were having lunch at Huckleberry Square the other day when I spotted a regal looking lady seated across from our booth.
When I asked her where she lived, she said McMicken Heights. That is the community that sits atop the hill just east…MORE
Opinion
Hospital Hangover
Mon, 07/19/10
One of my family physicians once bragged that I was her only patient that took no medication. I thought I was doing well even after beginning to take pills for arthritis until I was advised by my health nurse to call 911 for possible heart…MORE
The basics of breathing to keep your tigers away
Mon, 07/12/10
The Basics of Breathing
Q: How long can a human being survive without oxygen?
A: About 3 minutes, unless one stops breathing in very cold water. Sometimes a human can be brought back after an hour under those conditions.
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Des Moines Marina puts on a new face
Mon, 07/12/10
Correction: CSR Boatyard is the correct name of the boat yard in the Des Moines Marina. It was incorrectly identified in Earline Byers' column in the July 16 Times/News. Also Classic Yachats also is open at the marina. It was inadvertently left…MORE
He met Norma after Boeing (paper) flying days
Mon, 07/12/10
We have known Norma Somers for over fifty years and last week I found that she once lived in downtown White Center.
At the time, the town was only about two blocks long but it was a busy crossroad. She was a young mother with two kids;…MORE
Has entertainment replaced education on top of our priority list for children?
Wed, 07/07/10
Soccer mom? Minivan? Entertainment center in a minivan? X-Box?
What do all these have in common? In countries where education surpasses us these terms may not even be understood. These terms all have to do with providing distractions…MORE
Blaming teachers first ignores the realities
Fri, 07/02/10
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
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
