The waning days of summer shift into the crisp air of fall and these are my favorite times of year for many reasons. Near the top of my list is due to the blooming of the magnificent dahlia flower. Their bright vibrant colors are the highlight of every flower bed they are planted in! The […]
October 12, 2020
We would like to thank the following people for referring to us in September: Julie Cooper Clay Ringler Eric Taylor Dan Varelia Mali Zhao Each of the referrers will receive a $10 gift card. A matching $20 donation for each September referral totaling $100 was donated to the Seattle’s Children Hospital Research Foundation. Our Charity of […]
October 9, 2020
In today’s digital world, slander and libel lawsuits are more common than you may think. Comments made in haste or anger on social media can have lasting and far-reaching effects on a person’s reputation or character, so it’s easier than ever to libel, slander, or invade a person’s privacy. Even if you apologize, you can […]
October 8, 2020
Fall is a wonderful time — if your home is ready for it. So enjoy the last few weeks of warmer weather, but do a little preventative maintenance while you’re at it. You’ll fix small problems before they become big, and big ones before they become catastrophes. Here are 10 tips to help: Look up. […]
September 22, 2020
We would like to thank the following people for referring to us in August: Tracy Digiovanni John Frank Carol Hennige Rudy Jerezano Joel Nemerever Shanice Stahl Billy Teung Each of the referrers will receive a $10 gift card. A matching $20 donation for each June, July, & August referral totaling $540 was donated to Northwest […]
September 10, 2020
Are you smarter than Stinky? I brighten your day but live in the shade. What am I? Email your answers to Stinky by November 6th and if you are correct you will be entered in a drawing for a $10 Starbucks gift card. The basic solution to the August Riddle “A town has 20,000 […]
September 9, 2020
Two-thirds of households in America have air conditioners, according to the U.S. Department of Energy — and they spend a total $11 billion each year running them. Our guess is that most of those households (which may include yours!) wouldn’t mind spending a little less to keep their homes cool. Because as great as it […]
September 4, 2020
I’ve never heard anyone exclaim or ever say, “I LOVE EGGPLANT!” Yet, it’s one of those foods, kind of like tofu that absorbs the flavors that you cook it with making it deserving of some love. I have seen so many beautifully grown eggplants at the farmers market and pictures from friend’s gardens that makes […]
September 2, 2020
When the sun is out and the weather gets warm, people flock to the water — whether it’s the beach, lakes, rivers or a backyard pool. But wherever there’s water, there’s also danger lurking beneath the surface, even if you don’t live in an area with alligators or other threats. That danger? Drowning. According to […]
August 8, 2020
Are you smarter than Stinky? A town has 20,000 people in it. 5% are one-legged & one half of the other people go barefoot. How many shoes are needed? Email your answers to Stinky by September 4th and if you are correct you will be entered in a drawing for a $10 Starbucks gift […]
August 7, 2020