Finding Home
...we finally had the opportunity to choose a city because we wanted to, not because of an assignment or a job
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Featured Outing & Calendar
All Aboard for the Annual Model Train Festival!
This wintertime tradition is a delight for all ages
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Local Seniors, Local Interest & Connections, Local Volunteers
Cascade Village at Smokey Point
Imagine living among lush landscaping, complete with pedestrian walkways that connect to courtyards and shared …
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Octogenarian Capitol Hill Artist Elinore Bucholtz Explores Abstract Lyricism
Bucholtz and her family experienced a harrowing, three-month journey emigrating to America During World War …
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RSVP Volunteers ‘Knit It All’ to Keep People Warm During the Chilly Months
The group has been knitting, crocheting, sewing, and quilting for the past 50 years, and …
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Has the Mystery of D.B. Cooper Finally Been Solved?
This month marks the anniversary of America's only unsolved skyjacking: the D.B. Cooper saga. Has …
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A 98-Year-Old Sculptor Whose Art Swings with Jazz at SAM
he surprisingly spry 98-year-old has been a sculptor for more than half a century
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Medical Minutes for December 2024
This month's Medical Minutes explores another medication that may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's, takes …
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How to Talk to Your Doctors – and Get Them to Listen
If you believe your doctor isn’t listening to you, here are some tips offered by …
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5 Tips for a Dementia-Friendly Holiday Season
“Families caring for a loved one with dementia deserve to join together and celebrate"
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Drive Winter Blues Away by Spending Time Outside
Getting outside in the wintertime can really help your state of mind
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International, Countrywide & Northwest Travel Ideas
New York Banksy Museum boasts largest display of street artist’s work
The man behind the pseudonym Banksy is undoubtedly the world’s most celebrated and elusive guerrilla …
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Looking for a Lovely Winter Outing?
...combine a pleasant holiday shopping spree in La Conner with a lovely, peaceful outdoor adventure …
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Enjoy an artful stroll through Lake Oswego
Explore outdoor art while strolling through Lake Oswego.
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Discover hidden gems when you go off the beaten path with Oku Japan
First time visitors to Japan typically have Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara on their list, as …
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Our Columnists, Life Perspectives, Nostalgia
The 12 Dogs of Christmas
This Christmas story begins on a cold October night many long years ago
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Christmas Surprise: The Farmers’ Pounding Party
When Dad opened the door, a chorus boomed from a porch full of people. “Surprise! …
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Our Christmas Stocking Tradition
My job of wrapping each piece with the waxed paper squares was always a cherished …
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Dorothea Nordstrand Remembers Ice Skating on Green Lake in 1930
Someone drove an automobile straight across Green Lake on the ice from beach to beach …
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birth Day-date
My current old-old age is disbelief and time is measured now in days not years
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Knock, Knock, Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door
I’ve been wondering who of my deceased friends, loved ones, and relatives would greet me …
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Dear Mom and Dad
It's been a long journey since you departed. We miss you so very much.
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Sharing Stories
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Retirement Lifestyles
Healthy Recipes, Home & Garden, Senior Living, Family & Relationships, Senior Style
Healthy Holiday Recipes
With age, the digestive system can become more sensitive and may require more careful food …
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Gardeners
Consider gifting your favorite gardener something practical and attractive to enjoy for months and even …
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How to Choose a Memory Care Unit for a Loved One with Dementia
"I need to find a good memory care residential facility for him but don’t know …
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Hot soups for cold days
Homemade soups are not only delicious, they'll save you money and help you reduce your …
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Celebrity Seniors with a Local Connection, Noteworthy Older Adults
Shirley MacLaine
MacLaine spent three or four months a year in her Graham retreat and wrote six …
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Pam Montgomery, Chukar Cherries & Pike Place Market
...could it be that locals and international travelers alike are attracted to free samples of …
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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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