There was almost a very ugly confrontation at a Fred Meyer store the other day — I’m just glad Fred wasn’t there to see it. Two guys
who apparently had never met before came face-to-face in the frozen food aisle.
The men stood staring at each other — thunderstruck — because they were wearing identical T-shirts, with the same wording emblazoned
across the front: “World’s Greatest Dad!”
Eastlake High School Drama Team members this week will perform a WWII drama set in Louisiana.
Will you be sending out some sort of holiday correspondence this year? Now is a great time to get the ball rolling.
The iPod is a most beloved device. Owners of iPods are able to store a large portion of their music and, in newer models, video and photo collections on them and within reach, at all times.
Village Theatre has added six additional performance dates added to the schedule for the production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” in Issaquah, due to demand on the original schedule. The new performance dates include:
While many Eastsiders this week have been absorbed by the elections, a select group of residents has been focused on sun, sand and, most importantly, singing.
Sometimes it seems as if our computers have a mind of their own and, for whatever reason, are intentionally wreaking havoc in our lives. This week we try to re-establish technological tranquility.
The chill quiet on Cougar Mountain was broken last week by the warmth and noise of a group of high school students, hard at work and chattering every so often.
Corey Colwell-Lipson knew Halloween would turn green. She just didn’t expect the holiday to change colors so quickly.
If your romantic getaway includes walks on the beach, waves breaking over jetties and a lighthouse to add drama to your pictures, you’ll find the Shelburne Inn to be the ultimate coastal experience.
Between Halloween and the New Year are a multitude of opportunities to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. If you will be entertaining this year, whether that’s hosting Thanksgiving dinner, a decorating party, an open house, or a cookie or gift exchange, there are steps you can take to minimize the stress, maintain balance and control and maximize the joy of the holidays. Just consider the “who, what, when, where, how and why” factors to keep you organized as you plan and execute your get-together.
“Come Meet Mothers and More” Open House: 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 5. Presented by Mothers and More, Chapter 64. Speaker: Amy Lang. Sammamish Public Library, 825 228th Ave. N.E.
What if “things that go bump in the night” don’t just bump at night?
When you’re in a state of panic, you can do things really well, such as run after a bus, think up an excuse or find a last- minute gift. Other tasks require a calmer approach. You don’t want to be panicky when you’re slicing a tomato, pouring hot coffee or preparing your taxes — and certainly not when you’re investing for the long term.
Election Day is fast approaching and we’ve all been implored to cast our votes on Nov. 4 ‚ “because it is our right and our responsibility to do so.” Additionally, we’re told our future depends on it! To be sure, this is important business and, as such, requires attention to detail in order to make the important choices. I would submit, the best way to make these choices is to do so from an informed position.
In these uncertain economic times, many people are looking for ways to save money and analyzing their “discretionary” spending. We’re also entering a very busy holiday season and are looking for ways to save time and reduce stress. When does it make sense to hire a service provider to help? When does it actually pay to spend money on outside help or expertise? We’ll examine several instances in which outsourcing provides a return on investment that makes it the right choice.
As the holiday season approaches, many people have mixed thoughts. On the one hand, they are filled with excitement — knowing the season holds opportunity to gather with family, decorate their home in a festive way, express thanks, enjoy good food, feel comfort in tradition, open gifts and experience holiday joy. On the other hand, some are filled with stress — knowing the season can bring a strain on finances, personal relationships, our time, our waistlines and our sanity in our pursuit to have everything “just right” and do it all.
The air is filled with the scents of spices and pumpkin. The aroma wafts out of the industrial stoves lining one wall, past the large overhead vents and fills the room, which is occupied with a plethora of tables, chairs and cooking supplies.
When I was a teenager, I remember watching TV at Dean Cartmill’s house. Dean was my best friend and one of the most even-tempered people around. Nothing seemed to make him angry. But on that particular occasion, Dean’s dad sauntered into the TV room and greeted us with “Hi, girls.” I didn’t think much of it. I figured he was just being funny.
