Life
The college visit
As spring break rapidly approaches, many families of sophomore and junior students are touring colleges. All too often…
Life
A thousand strings
Almost a thousand harp strings will be plucked in unison on Friday, April 6, when an ensemble of…
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Team Rudee: father and son cook
My love for collecting recipes began when I was 12 years old. I would visit a girlfriend after…
Life
Dandelion bouquets won’t last forever
It’s that time of year again, when sunburst-yellow blossoms appear — and multiply — across our yards. Homeowners…
Life
Cellar 46: Raising a glass to the new kid on the block
There’s a new kid on the block for wine connoisseurs.
Life
Honoring Mother Earth
I remember when Earth Day was first established. It coincided with my 18th birthday. As my graduation from…
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Just one of those days
Sunshine brings life and people to the Park on the Lid on Mercer Island Wednesday.
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Seniors contribute, grow through volunteering
More than 19,000 volunteer hours — worth $297,500 — have been given to both Mercer Island Youth and…
Life
Clever birds mix, cooperate
Last month’s column on the clever antics of crows and jays elicited more reader responses than any column…