Life
Here’s what not to read
Every once in awhile I read a book I really hate. This becomes awkward when the book is…
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Birding at 65 miles per hour
Although I prefer birdwatching along a sylvan path or deserted beach, I often find myself stuck in a…
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Recipe for a grateful heart
My ability in writing books is not matched by my ability to read a cookbook. My wife and…
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On traditional Scottish instrument, Mercer Island teen is piping hot
Playing the bagpipes may not be something “normal teenagers” do, but it’s his unusual hobby which 17-year-old Micah…
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Some choice books for the holiday shopper
Like most of you, when I think of the holidays, I think of children, so that seems like…
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Ski season update
It is said that light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you…
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Social change
We’d all love it if our phones rang more often with people on the other end asking if…
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For Island remodeler, a steady climb to the top; Davis makes list of fastest-growing
Peter Davis knows the right way to build a house. From small remodels to large developments, he has…
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Listen up, Ma ! JCC program teaches moms to pay attention
“Those of you who are breastfeeding, — are you just hungry all the time?”
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Events
Understanding All Kinds of Minds, Learning About Learning - The Challenge of Homework: is from 10 a.m. to…
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Face value
After four years of hiding behind a Web site, the man responsible for Mercer Island’s AWineStore.com is coming…
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A Tale of Two Holidays: Celebrating faith with food
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, begins this year at sunset on Dec. 15, and commemorates the Maccabeean victory…
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Gem of a business: Islander’s borderless beauties
Lee Gelb might have a hard time putting herself out of a job this time.