Life
In praise of wool, the fiber that saved this California girl
It may itch, but you can’t beat a wool sweater for warmth. And it’ll last a lifetime.
Life
Is your partner grumpy? Here are some antidotes to consider
No. 1: Wait until your grump is in a good mood to talk to them about their grumpiness.
Life
Weather, rain, geraniums: A gardener gives thanks
Take a minute and reflect on what you are grateful for in your garden, and then share the…
Life
Get in the holiday swing of things — make a wreath
Area garden centers have the greenery and equipment so you can make a one-of-a-kind decoration for your home.
Opinion
Schwab: Finding graditude, inspiration from father I never knew
I followed the career path of my father who died before my birth, work that now might have…
Opinion
Harrop: Are racial, gender ‘firsts’ for electeds still a thing?
The voters don’t seem to care. Can we stick to issues and qualifications rather than quotas?
Opinion
Burke: A challenge, but cast about for what you’re thankful for
Yes, the election results were mixed, but better than expected. Which may describe our lives, too.
Opinion
Saunders: Battle over competence among Senate Republicans
Ideologues want to criticize McConnell, but the leader knew candidate quality was a problem for the GOP.
Life
May everyone around your table have peace this Thanksgiving
It’s not uncommon for the holiday season to be a complex mixture of sweet and salty flavors. But…
Life
A quick trip to Everett helps put dinner on the table
Kindred Kitchen on Broadway offers delicious, affordable meal kits — supporting a local humanitarian cause.
Opinion
Harrop: Trump now caught in ‘American Carnage’ of his own making
After endorsing lackluster candidates who lost last week, Trump’s old lines have lost their impact.
Opinion
Schwab: Democracy’s work not done but there’s reason for hope
An absent red wave and losses by election deniers might mean more voters understood the stakes.
Opinion
Saunders: Biden — and Trump — should take a pass on running in ‘24
Age is just a number, but numbers that neither should ignore are poll numbers and election results.
Opinion
Harrop: Even if crime easing, officials must take it seriously
Prosecutors and others who downplay ‘less serious’ crimes do citizens and themselves no favors.
Opinion
Schwab: Retired surgeon looks at what’s changed, kept in the OR
Saving his cutting remarks on the election, Sid offers thoughts on his career in general surgery.
Life
It’s time for a little winter cleanup in the garden
Here are a few tips to help your garden survive winter and come back in spring stronger than…
Opinion
Burke: What to expect if you’re expecting Republicans to win
If we take the GOP at its word, here’s the list of atrocities we can expect if control…
Opinion
Saunders: Early voting leaves voters at mercy of breaking news
A lot can happen in four weeks. You could be voting without the benefit of information in the…
Life
Four ways to help you beat the winter blues
Standard time resumes today (Nov. 6). Get ready for night to fall before you leave the office.
Opinion
Schwab: Common ground, sure, but not at loss of democracy
The rule of autocrats may seem easy and comfortable, but in the end won’t ‘take back your country.’