It’s hard to believe that I’ve been writing ‘Stringing the Pearls’ columns for almost three years, now.

In the process, I’ve met some of the most incredible senior citizens in our community. The most amazing thing is that we’d never know that these seemingly average people did such extraordinary things in their lives.

The hardest part is to get seniors who are willing to step forward to be interviewed. Perhaps it’s a humility issue, where they just don’t think that their life was that interesting or special.

There’s sure nothing wrong with being humble, but I can’t remember one person that didn’t have some interesting stories to tell –- even if they never left the farm or won an award or held a notable position.

Typically, it’s the children or friends of these wonderful people who send in the names and contact information, so that I know about them and can write their story.

Without knowledge of these delightful seniors, there is no story to write, there is no column. In time, they will be with us no longer and it seems a shame to let them leave us, without getting the chance to hear their stories and the wonderful world of days gone by,

I kinda doubt that we’ve found everyone, in the area. So, whether by phone, email or the post office, please let us know who deserves a word of praise or a second look.

Send the names to Stringing the Pearls, c/o The Highline Times, 14006 1st Ave. S., Burien 98168, email to hteditor@robinsonnews.com or call 206-708-1378, Ext. 1855.