Julie
writes about life in Snohomish County. Her columns run three
times each week in The Herald.
Women's legal rights forum an eye-opener If you're in a mood for light reading, don't look here. Stick with today's weighty topic -- women's legal rights here and around the world -- and you may learn some things you ought to know. I did. [More] May 9 Mothers will give peace reading in Snohomish on Saturday Mother's Day isn't about sleeping late, being pampered or opening pretty gifts, not to Teresa Rugg. She's seen parts of the world where people live on a dollar a day. [More] May 7 Gas prices cause worry, but habits change little People are worried, no question. With gas topping the list of necessities costing more each day, it's easy to find folks nervous about their finances. [More] May 4
Losing weight puts these women in good company They lost 335 pounds. That's a hefty load for 30 people to shed, but only a small slice of their success. Back in January, employees at Pacific Northwest Title took their boss up on a sweet deal. [More] April 27
Snapshot of a girl who beat adversity Alexis Tobin takes pictures of friends. She doesn't line people up and say "Smile." Her camera catches changing moods and fleeting moments. The pictures seem to tell little stories. [More] April 23