Taste Edmonds 2023 — Last chance to get presale tickets Friday – Sunday, Aug. 11 – 13 Frances Anderson Center 700 Main St., Edmonds We are mere days away from…
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Home + Work: Two babies, one mom and one little company
My second pregnancy was somewhat unplanned and certainly unexpected. I don’t remember why I took the test, aside from how deeply I felt the lethargy. This isn’t one of my…
Climate Protection: Local statistics on the transition to electric cars and trucks
Last weekend, I bumped into a friend sitting in the shade enjoying the scene of parents and strollers, bags of goodies from the Edmonds farmers’ market, people lining up at…
The Local Music Scene: Get ready for Battle
And this battle is personal! Well, for me at least, as yours truly will be standing up there in the 4th annual ShoreLake Arts Battle of the Bands, featuring a…
Art Beat: Driftwood Players tickets, Edmonds Sketchers, summer concerts, Taste Edmonds schedule
Edmonds Driftwood Players Season 65 single tickets now on sale Single tickets are now available for all of Edmonds Driftwood Players’ upcoming Season 65 Mainstage Shows. Tickets sell quickly so…
Fitness Corner: Empower yourself to face the inevitability of aging
I feel old these days. Right now, people reading this that know me personally are laughing hysterically, especially my longtime older clients. They tried to warn me about what it…
Restaurant news: Espresso and cocktail bar opening in Edmonds, new pizza place in Perrinville — and ice cream
Located at 610 5th Ave. S. in downtown Edmonds, Il Viale Espresso Bar and Bar Americano bills itself as “an Italian Espresso Bar by Day and Italian Cocktail Bar by…
The Writer’s Desk: Finding story through a different lens
Do you have other creative interests besides writing? Whether you whittle, do crafts, or play music, that creative effort enhances writing by opening channels in your brain to your imagination….
Art Beat: Two art exhibit openings and an author conversation
Aqueous by artist Andy Eccleshall at Cole Gallery Saturday, Aug. 4, 6-8 p.m. Cole Gallery 107 5th Ave. S., Edmonds Edmonds artist Andy Eccleshall has a show opening at Cole…
Healthy eating: Summer means blueberries and fresh-baked muffins
Summer is here and berries of all types abound. The strawberry season here in the PNW is coming to an end but raspberries are still in the Farmers’ Market and…
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Home + Work: The power of community
Recently on our podcast, our guest Erin said something along the lines of “In this season of life, I am all about creating community over competition.” We couldn’t agree more!…
Art Beat: Art Walk, ABBA, don’t-miss Shorelake Concerts, ECA tickets, and online arts and crafts classes
Art Walk this month is Hot, Hot, Hot! Thursday, July 20, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy sultry summer evenings in Edmonds by checking out all the new art in town. There will…
Sponsor spotlight: Dungeness Caesar Salad the special at Scotty’s Food Truck this week
This week’s special at Scotty’s Food Truck is a Dungeness Caesar Salad. Fresh Dungeness crab on a bed of crisp romaine, fresh grated parmigiana cheese, seasoned croutons and Caesar dressing….
Playtime: Steel drums, mermaids — and programs on crabs, fisher birds and owls
Outdoor activities — the fun, local and free variety — were all I had planned on covering this week. While we will most definitely get to them, I have got…
The Writer’s Desk: Should we ignore the rules for writing?
Recently I bought a book by Chuck Wendig of Writer’s Digest called Gentle Writing Advice: How To Be A Writer Without Destroying Yourself. Wendig uses lots of profanity, so if…
Re-Imagining Retirement: Loneliness
In all truth, I’ve never struggled with feeling lonely over the years. I liked being unique and had a strong authentic streak in me. And felt I dealt with it…
Art Beat: Summer concerts, photography, Paint the Marsh contest, theatre — and Introducing Story Time
Edmonds summer concert series returns It has been a while since we shared the Edmonds Concert in the Park schedule. and we don’t want anyone to miss them. The popular…
From the Publisher’s Desk: As election season unfolds, a reminder of our policies
Note: This column originally appeared in April 2023 but we are reposting it as a reminder as we get close to the primary election date of Aug. 1. This is…
Travel notes: Québec City – a Canadian taste of France
Visiting Québec City feels like traveling to France without leaving this continent. Its original footprint includes the only preserved walled city in North America – founded by French explorer Samuel…
Playtime: All-Star Game activities, outdoor movies, story time, cosplay workshop
The Edmonds Kind of Fourth parade was doubly exciting for us this year since it was the first time both of our kids participated. Between having kids in the parade…
Climate Protection: More than enough hope about climate change
I get this startling thing a lot: People tell me, “It’s wonderful to see how hopeful you are about people dealing with climate change.” Imagine you were heading home from…
Recommended reads: World War II veteran takes you on compelling journey through ‘Small Victories in a Great Big War’
Small Victories In A Great Big War, by John H. Canfield Treat yourself to a most memorable conversation with a veteran of The Greatest Generation. This impressive, 99-year-old author has…
Art Beat: Movies in the park, Mermaids on the beach and Driftwood’s 65th season
I hope everyone had a fun and safe fourth of July. What an amazing turnout at the 4th of July Main parade. My kids came away with half their body…
Healthy eating: Pashtida the perfect recipe for those summer veggies
As we head into summer and warmer weather, I have become very excited about a wonderful dish that is perfect served for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. It is a…
The Local Music Scene for July: It’s all about love — One Love Bridge
I am so excited to share this interview with all of you. This band has a special place in my heart. I clearly remember the first time I saw One…