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When I told friends I was going to Detroit, I received a lot of puzzled looks and raised eyebrows, followed by the question, "Why?" They were skeptical when I explained that my reason for visiting the town was curiosity-based, as rumor had it that "The D" was a reinvigorated destination and worthy of a look-see.
BY DEBBIE STONE | August 5, 2018 at 12:15 p.m.

HELP I’M LOST IN A MATTRESS JUNGLE

I glanced around at the new floor plan. Where were the lingerie and the towel departments? I found myself in the exceptionally large mattress department.

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Double Tanka

"lifeguard watch her blush"

Venus

"those seven beauties leaping across the heavens"

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Bring back the flavor with fresh herbs

Fresh summer herbs - whether from your garden of the grocery - will add pop and flavor to almost any dish.

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FIREWORKS AND FINGERS—1955

Wondering how short is a “short fuse”

A walk on the wild side in Wales

For many trekkers, hiking the entire Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine is a bucket list accomplishment. It's one of three long distance walks in the famed Triple Crown; the other two being the Pacific Crest and the Continental Divide Trails. Outside of the U.S., there's a number of walks …

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A Northwest Icon

The history of the Pacific Northwest includes a fascinating chapter: the African-American founders of Centralia, a town about halfway between Seattle and Portland.

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Age-Friendly Discussion Groups: Social Participation

The ongoing Age-Friendly Discussion Groups project brings you topics of interest to older adults. We look forward to hearing from your group!

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Planning For Your Pet’s Future

Gal pals and former next-door neighbors, Janette Adamucci and Victoria Mabus, enjoy the many hours they spend volunteering at Seattle Humane’s new adoption center

My Sister & Tom Jones

Heartfelt thanks to all who contacted Northwest Prime Time to say how much the story of My Sister & Tom Jones touched you. For those who read the original article, you know that my sister is extremely disabled with Alzheimer’s, but that she is still able to enjoy life in …

"Late Night Rendezvous"

"staring at me with their sneaky sheep eyes trying to avoid further instruction."

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Providence ElderPlace Redmond to celebrate first anniversary with celebration and open house

Providence ElderPlace Redmond offers residents on the Eastside of Lake Washington an innovative program that provides medical care and social services to seniors who wish to continue to live in the community, thus avoiding or minimizing stays in hospitals and nursing homes.

FATHERS: TIME WITH NO RHYME

"two Fathers and Mom—trio gave unconditional love—reminiscences hold yesterday in my heart"

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A TRUE GENTLEMAN

Then along came Bill.