Christmas of course is a long gone casualty of consumerism. In it, there are moments of purity, but for the most part, it's original intent has been all but vaporized.
VEGETABLE GARDENING EASIER THAN YOU THINK Between the cold blustery rains, the snow, sleet and thunderstorms we've seen paltry few mild and sunny days this year. Spring hasn't allowed us to stop and smell the flowers.
GOD, FOR HARRY, ENGLAND, AND ST. GEORGEI have misquoted the above lines for years always putting England first. The correct quote is, God, for Harry, England, and St. George. I stand duly corrected. But lets forget about Harry for the moment and concentrate on George. St. George's day came and went relatively unnoticed, April 23. St. George is the patron saint of England, as is St. Patrick for Ireland, St. Andrew for Scotland, and St. David for Wales.
How to Cook a Wolf. Wait. How to Cook a Wolf? Yes, that's right - and you'd be crazy not to see what all the excitement is about. Ethan Stowell, owner of Union Restaurant and Tavolata, has once again proven his brilliance with Italian food. Even Food and Wine Magazine agrees. The magazine is honoring him with its highest award of Best New Chef. Needless to say, Stowell, along with his newest restaurant, is having an extremely rewarding year.
Bellini's "I Puritani" throws down a seemingly impossible gauntlet to its four central performers: Sing with all the beauty expected of bel canto opera, the brilliant vocal technique and full voices, even though the score is particularly difficult, and, by the way, the tenor must hit a stratospheric F, a rare feat.
How many companies encourage their employees to think about what they will do after they end their careers?At Pacific Northwest Ballet, a program called Second Stage encourages dancers to plan for a future after dance.
Bellini's "I Puritani" throws down a seemingly impossible gauntlet to its four central performers: Sing with all the beauty expected of bel canto opera, the brilliant vocal technique and full voices, even though the score is particularly difficult, and, by the way, the tenor must hit a stratospheric F, a rare feat.
How many companies encourage their employees to think about what they will do after they end their careers?At Pacific Northwest Ballet, a program called Second Stage encourages dancers to plan for a future after dance.
t's spring, but if the cold rain, wind-whipped drizzle and occasional unseasonal snow flurries have you wondering, there is one sure sign of spring that won't let you down: the Broadway Farmers Market returns this Sunday, May 11.
On a good day, if you look downtown pretty much anywhere along the west slope of Capitol Hill you can see Lake Union, Queen Anne Hill, the Space Needle and, on a good day, the Olympics. But such views may be far less permanent than the mountains. As some - but possibly not too many Hill residents are aware - changes to the zoning in South Lake Union could have a dramatic effect in how much of Capitol Hill sees when it looks out the window.
■ Boaters line up in Union Bay on Friday, May 2, in anticipation of the opening day of boating season on Saturday. Opening-day festivities included dragon-boat races, Windermere Cup crew races (which the University of Washington teams dominated; the Fremont-based Lake Washington Rowing Club and Green Lake Crew also fared well) and the long parade of boats through the Montlake Cut. photo/Susan Fried
The newly renovated Magnuson Park boat launch, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., will reopen on Thursday, May 18. The project included replacing the existing boat-ramp system with new underwater planks, rebuilding the piers and adding an extension float on the northern pier for improved ADA access.Once the boat ramp reopens, the daily rate will be $6, payable through an on-site collection machine. An annual permit also can be purchased through Seattle Parks and Recreations' website (www.seattle.gov/parks).The boat ramp will close again for a few days in late July so that the contractor can finish the remaining underwater repairs. A federal regulation allows construction only between July 17 and March 13.For more information, visit www.seattle.gov/parks/magnuson/boating.htm.
"We had a guy jump last night," Seattle FRIENDS founder Ryan Thurston said. He was referring to Thursday, April 17, when a man committed suicide by jumping off the Aurora Bridge, which connects the Fremont and Queen Anne neighborhoods. It is the second deadliest suicide bridge in the country, surpassed only by the Golden Gate in San Francisco.FRIENDS (Fremont Individuals and Employees Nonprofit to Decrease Suicide) is an organization dedicated to eliminating suicides from the bridge. It was founded to raise money for family and friends of bridge jumpers but switched its focus to suicide prevention after realizing no action was being taken to stop the problem. On average, someone leaps from the bridge once every three months. Since its construction in 1931, more than 230 people have jumped and died. More than half of the victims land on the busy intersections, parking lots and pavement below.Overall, 207 people in King County took their own lives last year.FRIENDS is working closely with the city and state to create a suicide barrier on the bridge.This year, members of the organization are also excited to take part in the 20-mile Out of the Darkness overnight walk hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).
The Magnolia United Lacrosse Club, aptly-named the "Propellers," successfully completed its first year as a lacrosse club playing teams throughout the Puget Sound region. Lacrosse, a sport that is a cross between soccer and hockey, traces its origins to Native Americans and is the national sport of Canada.
Dawn Bradley, who owns the Magnolia Coffee Co. espresso stand in the 76 gas station in Magnolia Village, has been doing well since she and partner Daniel Bradley bought the business last July.