As the dark days of winter settle in, my garden has tucked itself into its seasonal slumber. I am spending more time indoors while the...
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For me, the beginning of winter starts when we officially “fall back” in November and move our clocks back one hour. It’s hard to wake...
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I was driving by my favorite produce stand the other day. They had so many pumpkins. Their sign said "28 kinds." And that is just...
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[caption id="attachment_6207" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Compostable cups, utensils, plates, takeout containers, and other packaging have been sprouting up across restaurants and community events in recent years....
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If you feel like your grocery budget isn’t going as far as it used to, you are right. It's estimated that grocery prices have gone...
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What if aging didn’t mean slowing down, but leveling up? Amy Lee Derenthal, Executive Director of The Center for Active Living, explored this topic as...
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As we grow older, we think about many things. How will we be remembered by our loved ones? What stories will be told about us?...
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There is something so wonderful about sharing food with people you care about. I suspect it goes all the way back to our tribal roots....
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On April 23, Age Friendly Seattle and the Chinese Information and Service Center collaborated to present a Civic Coffee event focused on fun and engaging...
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[caption id="attachment_4512" align="alignright" width="200"] Mark Mendez Mayer & his mother, Heidi Mayer, in front of Joseph Mayer’s Magnificent Clock at Mayer Plaza. Photo: Mark...
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Seattle Department of Neighborhoods invites all Seattle residents to celebrate Neighbor Day on Saturday, May 6, by indulging in and amplifying acts of kindness in their community....
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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time to reflect upon their struggles and triumphs throughout history. Learn...
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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time to reflect upon their struggles and triumphs throughout history. Learn...
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The holidays are upon us. With them come family gatherings—a perfect time to engage in intergenerational activities as they offer some of the best opportunities...
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In this time of COVID, holidays will look a little different. Large events are not recommended. A lot of families are not gathering due to...
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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time to reflect upon their struggles and triumphs throughout history. Learn...
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My favorite flowers are dahlias. I love their magnificent colors, variety, and the fact that they bloom at the end of the summer just when...
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Seattle is a fitness-obsessed city, right? Surely we put all those other cities to shame when it comes to exercise! Think again, said a recent...
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Everyone has a story to tell. Those who have lived longer often need—and might have a responsibility—to tell and share their stories. We have stories...
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Did you know that many geriatricians name physical activity as the top way to promote health and independence in our later years? Exercise lets us...
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September 11 is National Grandparents Day. Give your brain a workout with this month's puzzle, a reminder of the many ways people of every age...
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As you've moved about the Puget Sound area this summer, you've probably noticed plenty of tourists enjoying the sights! We're blessed to live in an...
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Too busy to compile a list of New Year's resolutions? How about a single resolution that will have a positive impact on your physical, emotional...
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