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Senior News Briefs

Senior News Briefs

Libraries offer free stuff beyond books

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Featured Outing & Calendar

Wooden Boat Festival

The Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend touts itself as the largest wooden boat festival …

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Local

Local Seniors, Local Interest & Connections, Local Volunteers

Local Seniors Report on the Joys of Traveling with Grandchildren

"A trip like this creates a deeper bond and an experience our grandsons will remember …

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Choosing Peace of Mind

"Best of all, it’s available at a cost much lower than Seattle-area senior communities"

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A Brief History of the United Parcel Service

Beginning with two bicycles, one phone, a tiny office in the basement of a saloon …

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A Tribute to Charles R. Cross, Seattle Writer, Historian & Friend

More than a music journalist, the bestselling author crafted a vital chronicle of the evolving …

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Free Phone Apps to Enhance Your Outdoor Time

Bridget's new monthly Q & A column will explore different topics to help the tech …

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Ignite Aging 2024: Living a Brain-Healthy Life

This year’s annual Ignite Aging symposium explores factors that affect our brain health

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Cuddling Up with a Canine Cures Many Ills

Dogs not only offer companionship, but also serve as loyal and loving companions, offering much-needed …

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Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?

Medicare covers cataract surgery, but will not cover premium (multifocal) intraocular lenses that can correct …

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3 Fitness Markers for Longevity and Healthy Aging

Three fitness metrics for longevity are heart-health, muscle mass, and balance

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How to Choose a Walk-In Bathtub

To help you choose a walk-in bathtub, the National Council on Aging put together a …

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Travels Near & Far

International, Countrywide & Northwest Travel Ideas

Explore Split Rock Lighthouse, one of Minnesota’s most iconic landmarks

On a recent trip to Minnesota, I made a detour along my route to stop …

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Taste and explore Raleigh with Triangle Food & City Tours

On a recent visit to Raleigh, North Carolina, I opted for a day of foodie …

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Experience the magic of Appalachia in Boone, NC

On my recent trip to the state, I first spent time in the Outer Banks …

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Hotels Are Catering to the Mobility-Enhanced Senior Traveler

With senior travel on the rise, finding accessible accommodations isn't just an afterthought—it's essential

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Featured Columns

Our Columnists, Life Perspectives, Nostalgia

Daddy's Way with Words

One wonderful Friday, when I was 13, he decided the time had come

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Sunday Services and Sandwiches

He looked at the girls with a friendly, welcoming smile. “Good morning, ladies..."

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Ta-Dah!

Pretty soon, I’m counting my “ta-dah’s!” instead, feeling lighter and more successful

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Siren Call

Just imagine the joy in the heart of a young man at the wheel of …

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Life of Bessie - Part I

She was unabashedly curious, wonderfully fearless, loved deeply and was deeply loved. This multi-part blog …

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Iridescent

Glow in the dark’ nail polish,” the waitress in her twenties wiggled her hands as …

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Sharing Stories

Essays, Poetry, Writing Corner

Baja Outpost

"unable to capture the gold in the sky"

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School

"I'm slow as a slug"

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Gramma and Grampa

"a wonderful two weeks in New Jersey with Gramma and Grampa"

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Inform or Entertain

"Most folks like to be entertained."

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Retirement Lifestyles

Healthy Recipes, Home & Garden, Senior Living, Family & Relationships, Senior Style

Celebrate the Stone Fruits of Summer

From the farmers' market to your kitchen, these juicy gems make it easy to enjoy …

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Planting a Garden in the Shade

It is possible to brighten up those shady spots in your landscape

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Safer Wildfire Escape in Rural Central Washington

Kittitas County attracts outdoor enthusiasts and second-home owners seeking solace amidst nature’s beauty

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Raised Green

Unbelievably, I survived the first 20 years of my life without garlic (I do believe …

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Notable Northwesterners

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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