Western Washington Birding Hotspots
One of our most profound U.S. wildlife protection laws, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, turned…More
Lifestyle
My Third Act —Why We’re All Yearning for Yarns
After an exhilarating year of full-time travel, I found myself restless for a creative outlet…More
The World Through New Eyes: Skip-Gen Travel is on the Rise
“Your Auntie Mame is going to open doors for you, Patrick. Doors you never even…More
How to Find a Trustworthy Charity for your Donation
In September 2017 Hurricane Maria dealt the island of Puerto Rico a brutal blow. The…More
Advice to Emery
One of my greatest pleasures, as a grandfather, is watching my 6-year-old grandson Emery discover…More
On the Town: New Museum Helps Visitors Warm Up to Nordic Culture
What Seattle cultural facility has a fjord, two bridges, colorful seabirds soaring high, a fireplace,…More
No Grandkids? No Problem!
When I became a mother, I assumed one day I would be a grandma. But…More
Hope for our Hurting World, Through the Eyes of My Grandson
When I first began this essay about grandchildren, I couldn’t lay to rest my deep…More
AgeUp Turns Outrage to Action
The rebellion began with a moment of small outrage. Bob and his wife were having…More
On the Town: Get Ready to Enjoy the Sounds of Summer
So you enjoy hearing live music by top musicians playing jazz, country, soul, folk, blues,…More