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Do I express my feelings or keep them to myself?

It might be difficult, but communicating uneasy feelings is an important part of taking care of yourself.

Gary Fontes uprights a tree that fell over in front of The Fontes Manor — a miniature handmade bed and breakfast — on Friday, May 12, 2023, at his home near Silver Lake in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Everett’s mini-Frank Lloyd Wright builds neighborhood of extra tiny homes

A tiny lighthouse, a spooky mansion and more: Gary Fontes’ miniature world of architectural wonders is one-twelfth the…

Thousands walk the streets of downtown Everett with cameras in hand for return of Cruzin’ to Colby Monday afternoon in Everett, Washington on May 28, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Everett’s Cruzin’ to Colby car show is ‘place to play on Memorial Day’

And it’s free! Last year’s event drew 50,000 people downtown to see hundreds of gleaming hot rods and…

“The Tree Frame Cabin” at the site of the Index Cabins, also known as The Pietsch Pit, in Index, Washington on Friday, March 31, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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The Index Cabins showcase Sky Valley beauty — and millions of years of history

Nick and Nassim Pietsch’s property offers six ways to see your surroundings in a new light.

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2013 file photo, Elvin Bishop performs at the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary celebration in Milwaukee, Wis. Bishop, Eddy Clearwater, Jimmy Johnson, John Mayall and the Memphis Jug Band were inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in Memphis, Tenn., on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Invision for Invision/AP, File)

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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County

Elvin Bishop will join fellow bluesman Charlie Musselwhite on stage in Edmonds on May 25.

Firearm discovered by TSA officers at Paine Field Thursday morning, May 11, 2023, during routine X-ray screening at the security checkpoint. (Transportation Security Administration)

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3 guns caught by TSA at Paine Field this month — all loaded

Simple travel advice: Unpack before you pack to make sure there’s not a gun in your carry-on.

789_speller: Olive Ostrovsky (played Abby Price) concentrates on her spelling word while her competitors, played by (from left) Amanda Petrowski, Alexa Soriano, Haylie Conchelos, and (back row) Jackson Zimmerman try to distract her in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” running May 26-June 11 at Red Curtain Arts Center in Marysville.(Kenny Randall)

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‘Spelling Bee’ wraps up Marysville theater’s 2022-23 season

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will run May 26-June 11 at Red Curtain Arts Center.

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Home Garden Briefly: Mill Creek Garden Tour & Artisan Market

Mill Creek Garden Tour & Artisan Market returns

The delicate pink flowers of Soapwort are just one part of the tapestry of blooming ground covers in Steve Smith’s garden right now. (Getty Images)

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Lament slow growth no longer: Our gardens they are a-changin’

What a difference a few weeks can make! A late-spring surge never fails to keep things interesting.

Eagles are a powerful symbol in American designs from the Great Seal to everyday decorative arts. A carved eagle holds up this table’s faux marble top.

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Colonial Revival pieces celebrate American history with classic symbols

Stars and stripes, Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty and, of course, eagles often appear in works from this period.

Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus (Mazda)

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Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus

Built on the Japanese automaker’s all-new large platform, the three-row crossover represents the company’s flagship model.

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 is a midsize electric sedan with seating for five passengers. (Mercedes-Benz)

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Mercedes-Benz EQE electric sedan is mid-sized but big on luxury

The new addition to the Mercedes electric car family is a smaller version of the full-sized EQS sedan.

To find an Irish music session in a pub, wander a town and follow your ear.

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Rick Steves’ Europe: Irish music hits all the right notes

Music is the centerpiece of travel in Ireland. If you listen closely, You can hear the nation’s soul.

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The topic of Advanced Parenting 201: Adult children

When your babies are all grown up, what is your role? Should you offer unsolicited advice? (Spoiler: You…

A child gets some assistance dancing during Narrow Tarot’s set on the opening night of Fisherman’s Village on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Lucky Dime in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Fisherman’s Village Music Festival takes over downtown Everett

The festival features more than 40 local and national acts over three days: “If I go to a…

Cheryse Dyllan and Cristian Rodriguez in "How to Break" at Village Theatre. Photo by Angela Sterling.

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Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County

The world premiere of “How to Break” continues at Village Theatre in Everett. Also in Everett, the Fisherman’s…

Librarian Phillip Buffington, 54, pulls up to the Everett Public Library on his fixed-gear bicycle at the conclusion of his morning commute from Capitol Hill on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Everett librarian on 60-mile bike commute: ‘Totally rational behavior’

Phillip Buffington, 54, pedals from Capitol Hill in Seattle to Everett Public Library. It sure beats driving, he…

This Limoges porcelain piece originally held toothpicks. Now, it has found a new purpose, even if it’s simply an attractive addition to a collection.

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Though rarely used today, toothpick holders make great collectibles

This unusual porcelain piece appears to have been made blank by one person and painted by another.

To be successful — as in “over the top” successful — with our pots, we need to pay attention to size, drainage, soil, watering and feeding. (Getty Images)

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Here’s how to build and maintain the best-looking containers

For beautiful blooms all summer long, pay attention to size, drainage, soil, watering and feeding.

This charming perennial is small, but with green and silvery foliage as well as purple veining, particularly during cooler weather. (Richie Steffen)

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Great Plant Pick: Heuchera “Green Spice”

What: Good things often do come in small packages and Heuchera “Green Spice” is no exception. This charming…