We asked our readers to submit their original, unpublished love poems. We thank everyone who submitted their work - we were surprised at the number, and quality, of submissions. There were poems of love and play and sometimes betrayal; some spoke of love for their children (one poem was addressed to a dog - "a big pug hug for you") and there were submissions from students. Keeping writing! And please try us again next year. Here are this week's winners. Each winner will receive a dinner for two on the town.
Predominantly white organizations and entities often claim they lack diversity because they cannot find qualified applicants of color. The Seattle City Council has four white males, two white females and two men of color. It is clear that the council is lacking in gender and ethnic diversity. Why then, when presented with an impressive list of qualified women of color applicants, did they choose a white female whose experience, according to her resume, does not compare? Could it be that the council is not all that concerned with ethnic diversity? This appears to be the case with their recent appointment of Sally Clark for Position 9.
The Washington Federation of Independent Schools honored St. Anne physical-education teacher Ben Sauvage with the 2006 Best of Washington Teaching Award. Sauvage was commended for his unique approach to physical education, which encourages and inspires each student to always strive for one's personal best as well as to incorporate physical fitness into one's lifestyle.
The Magnolia Chorale's spring concert, May 6 and 7, will feature what director Charles Zwicki is calling "music of a lighter nature and music more challenging." Rehearsals start Sunday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m., with interviews for new singers starting one hour earlier. The rehearsals and the concerts are in the Magnolia United Church of Christ, 3555 W. McGraw St.
Residents of the 36th Legislative District are invited to come to the Washington State Capitol campus Feb. 20 to meet district legislators Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Rep. Helen Sommers and Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson. Participants will have an opportunity to ask their legislators questions and discuss concerns such as - but not limited to - the state budget and revenue, civil rights legislation; funding for K-12 and higher education, human services, and public safety; labor and commerce issues; transportation, healthcare and other issues lawmakers face in the 2006 session.
I watch in silence as a group of seventh-grade girls chats with each other excitedly. Two more girls walk up to the group, their greetings an attempt to open the group's door. he conversation subsides slightly, and strained, uncomfortable phrases are exchanged. The interaction quickly ends. The two girls walk away, rejection clearly etched on their faces. The social life of adolescent girls: it's a drama, and they must have it. Girls forge relationships that teach them how to love and nurture others, preparing them for life. However, this can be a very dangerous part of an adolescent's life as well.
I'm hung over. No, it's not from alcohol; I didn't drink anything but decaffeinated diet soda during the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 5, which featured our Seattle Seahawks vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. It's an emotional hangover, the feeling of being jerked from elation to despair over and over again for four hours. It's an emotional hangover, the feeling of being jerked from elation to despair over and over again for four hours.
I recently wrote to Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, who represents Magnolia, regarding the increasing amount of graffiti in our neighborhood. Her response was impressively prompt, but her letter stated a view that existing laws and enforcement are effectively dealing with this problem. Given that graffiti is now appearing on vehicles, homes and other personal property, I would have to disagree strongly with her.
The Washington Federation of Independent Schools honored St. Anne physical education teacher Ben Sauvage with the 2006 Best of Washington Teaching Award. auvage was commended for his unique approach to physical education, which encourages and inspires each student to always strive for one's personal best as well as to incorporate physical fitness into one's lifestyle.
Local comedy icon John Keister will headline the Catharine Blaine School's Spring Fling on March 4. The annual school fundraiser will be held at the Daybreak Star Center in Magnolia's Discovery Park from 6 to 10 p.m. The public is invited to attend this evening of comedy and camaraderie, which will also feature a live and silent auction.
In 1976, six Seattle Pacific University (SPU) seniors banded together for an experiment. Having no idea how to use their theater degrees, the students formed an acting company and spent their summer touring locally, performing "positive, one-act plays."Thirty years later, the Taproot Theatre company bears little resemblance to its humble beginnings. It has a building, staff members and an acting studio, but the group has not lost its fundamental emphasis on community and faith.
Typically, the scope and size of your home-improvement project will determine when a professional needs to be involved. Most of us could not build an addition to a home without the service of a contractor or home remodeler. On the other hand, there are some projects, like interior painting, that can turn into a family event. If uncertain about the scope of an interior-design and décor project, consulting with an interior designer can provide insight into the professional services and products particularly suited to your needs.
Nearly a full third of households are still renting. But if you are one of them, you could be paying a hefty price. Additionally, the children of the baby-boomer generation are close to or at the home-buying age, but these "echo boomers" could mistakenly decide to put off the purchase of a home because of all the noise about a "bubble" in home prices.Relying on the job marketIs there a "bubble?" The simple answer is no. Even if interest rates move a bit higher, it won't be enough to cause a nationwide slide in home prices. The key to a healthy housing market is the job market. If the payment on a new home might be slightly higher due to increased interest rates, it generally won't stop someone from purchasing the home of their dreams. But if they feel their job is in jeopardy, it might be enough to stop them from making a move. So with the currently low unemployment levels and the beefy gains in job creations, it looks like the housing market will remain vibrant.
When William Dunlop died of cancer on Oct. 20, 2005, at age 69, the local media scarcely blinked. The English expatriot, Queen Anne resident and former University of Washington professorsurely deserved better.Passing mention was made in Seattle Weekly, where Dunlop, lover of classical music and Venice, served as opera critic and soccer correspondent for two decades. More to the point, Dunlop was a poet with "a coterie reputation as one of the finest of his generation," as fellow Brit and Queen Anner Jonathan Raban, an author of international repute, once wrote.Besides the Weekly's quick take, a short, paid obituary appeared in the Seattle P-I.And that was it.However, a two-column obituary, with photo, ran in Great Britain's estimable Independent; it was penned by Dunlop's old Cambridge classmate, acclaimed writer Margaret Drabble.Dunlop's posthumous neglect in Seattle seems oddly apt. Friends say Dunlop, in the City of Nice, didn't always suffer nicely those he considered fools.
Desteenation Shirt Co. is a newcomer to the Green Lake area. The subtle, mustard-and-green building with the catchy name could easily go unnoticed on the corner of Fifth Avenue Northeast and Northeast 72nd Street. Despite its location, neighbors are taking notice of the authentic T-shirt design and print shop.A meaningful ventureDedicated to promoting unique, independent businesses, Desteena-tion prints and markets shirts on-line and in their retail space. And the small company is rapidly expanding in many directions.The business is not just a profitable endeavor but a meaningful venture for owner Matt Morgan. "I kind of wanted to do something more community-oriented, something that maybe needed to happen, something to feel good about," Morgan said.Morgan's team has printed and even designed the shirts for such local haunts as The Tractor tavern, the Red Hen, El Camino and the Paragon.