Bill Illi Turns 100
I was elated! Bill and his family had been very special to me, and I couldn't wait to get in touch
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Senior News Briefs
Senior News Briefs
Social Security now offers a way to connect via video chat
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Featured Outing & Calendar
Seafair Fleet Week
Seattle Seafair Fleet Week runs from July 30 through August 4
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Local Seniors, Local Interest & Connections, Local Volunteers
Schafer Hits 100 Years as a State Park
"You can spend the day with us or make it a weekend and try the …
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Enjoyable Short Vacations
As we aged, shorter vacations became more appealing and necessary
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Social Security's Long-Term Challenges: What Congress Must Consider
Nearly 1.5 million Washingtonians rely on Social Security income to make ends meet
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Northwest Senior Travel Club for 55+ Travelers
The Northwest Senior Travel Club features opportunities to take International and North American tours with …
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Retirement ... Ready? Set! … Wait, What???
About 36 hours before our departure, I received the shocking phone call
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Medical Minutes
This month's Medical Minutes looks at staying healthy while traveling by plane; the hidden health …
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Do You Need a Digital Will?
Adding a separate digital will document to your estate plan that provides a list of …
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How Extreme Heat Affects Seniors: Tips to Stay Safe
Most people don’t realize that each year, extreme summertime heat kills more people in the …
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UPDATE: Aspirin for Preventing Heart Attacks in Older Adults
It may be time to rethink your aspirin intake
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International, Countrywide & Northwest Travel Ideas
Lots to love about the Outer Banks
On a recent trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, my first stop was …
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Dive into all things pop culture at Seattle’s MoPOP
It’s hard not to miss Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture or MoPOP as it’s commonly …
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Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring landscape of Patagonia
I had promised myself I wouldn’t get up on another horse – ever – as …
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Take a Hike! – To Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
The 0.7-mile lake trail loop is completely flat, beginning with a short boardwalk before transitioning …
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Our Columnists, Life Perspectives, Nostalgia
The Unlocked Door: Crime in a small town
At 92 years of age, she has been a better watch dog than one could …
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Of Fork Tines and Family
I’d rather it be used and my child accidentally broke it than it sat like …
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Relevance and Cheap Perfume
Today we find our heroines eating lunch at one of their favorite Thai restaurants in …
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The Wisdom of Intermissions
I know where we went wrong. It’s the simple fact that there are no more …
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Now Hear This
I ignored all suggestions that I just try out a hearing aid. I was convinced …
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Young Sheldon, Seattle Public Library, and Gypsy Rose Lee
I was recently watching a rerun of Young Sheldon and it reminded me of the …
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Sharing Stories
Essays, Poetry, Writing Corner
Retirement Lifestyles
Healthy Recipes, Home & Garden, Senior Living, Family & Relationships, Senior Style
In the Northwest, Rhubarb Means Summer
If you have an out-of-the-way corner of your garden, buy a piece of rhubarb root, …
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Spice Up Your Camping Menu
Even though everything tastes better in a gorgeous outdoor setting, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t …
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Invite a Variety of Pollinators to Your Garden
Pollinators play an important role in producing food, fiber, medicine, and more that we rely …
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Celebrity Seniors with a Local Connection, Noteworthy Older Adults
Tom Selleck and His Famous Life
My ears perk up whenever Tom Selleck is in the news, and he's been in …
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Jim Ellis: A Will to Serve
Jim Ellis has been described as one of Washington's most visionary and successful leaders
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The Honor of Caring for a Loved One
“Retirement isn't an exit ramp to being idle or sidelined,” said Scott Nolte. It is …
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Pete Carroll and I Make a Phone Call
At the beginning of the 2013 season (yes, the Super Bowl season), Pete Carroll appeared …
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