What is it about taxes that makes people so stupid?State lawmakers are currently wrestling with a budget deficit that will inevitably result in the evisceration of any number of essential state programs - a disembowelment of our social safety net (already shredded by years of federal and state cutbacks) that will not only affect lives, but cost lives.
"Would you like some fresh-ground pepper on that salad?" asked the food server as the first course of the meal arrived at the table. When I'd nod affirmatively, they'd usually raise a pepper mill that resembled an ornate table leg. "Say when?"
Glenn Avery is spot on ("Aww rats!" 4/8/09). Let the games begin. I am amazed, like a rat in a maze.First of all they couldn't pick up our recycle for three weeks - not until I called both the SPU and Mayor's office. The latter was a waste of time (no pun intended) since he can't even remove snow. Same model - wait until the snow melts to remove it; wait until the garbage rots to deal with it.
Seattle Schools board president Michael DeBell will speak tomorrow night about the progress the district is making on its reassignment plan, a plan that would ultimately put an end to students choosing to attend any of the district's 10 comprehensive high schools.
No art fanA boyfriend seems to have taken his dislike of art out on his drunk ex-girlfriend at 2:35 a.m., Monday April 13, when he allegedly punched her in the face for no reason out in front of her apartment in the 2800 block of 15th Ave. W.
Tu Nhat Ma, an eighth-grader at McClure Middle School, has been awarded an Assistance League Scholarship for 2009.
QUEEN ANNE #3, April 6, 2009 - Paper or plastic? The Met Market bats were quiet as they went down 7-1 to Kens Market in the season-opening game of the Queen Anne Little League season.
Celebrate Global Youth Service DayThe Scientology Environmental Task Force is celebrating Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) on April 25, working on special projects in Magnuson Park in conjunction with other groups such as EarthCorps, Service for Peace, Art of Living, Seattle Parks & Recreation, City Year, Earth Service Corps and other groups. GYSD is an annual global event that highlights and celebrates the ongoing contributions of youth to their communities through volunteer service and service-learning. To volunteer, go to the EarthCorps Web site at www.earthcorps.org and sign up.
As a dietitian, I recommend eating fresh fish at least once a week. Less than half of all Americans eat fish on a regular basis, and if they do, it's usually at restaurants. This is unfortunate, since fish has significant health benefits. Even the consumption of small portions can help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Experts point out that fish oil, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, is the principal benefactor. Cold-water and deep-sea fish, such as salmon, tuna, mackerel and herring have especially high levels of this fat. This is the upside.
A life packed up and put awayNothing left to do or sayHe was here his smell still thereThe flinkering fan and the staircase stacks of news and forms
Seattle Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro at Marian Oliver McGraw Hall May 2-16. The 2008-2009 season is dedicated to Speight Jenkins in celebration of his 25th anniversary as general director. Last seen in Seattle in 1997 and you are invited to the wedding.
City Councilmember Bruce Harrellwill be the guest at the next Queen Anne Community Council meeting 7:30 p.m., May 6 at McClure Middle School. Several topics are on the table for discussion, including the future location of Fire Station 20. All are welcome.
Met Market scored early and often to take a 10-1 victory over visiting, and previously undefeated, United Warehouse of Magnolia.
MAYBE HE WAS BOREDOn April 16, a prowler was out of his mind or just bored. Either way, the person made their way in through the back door of a woman's home along 34th Avenue West. Nothing was taken, nothing was disturbed. The owner only noticed the intrusion because a light she never leaves on was left on and a door she knew she locked was open. She called the cops who determined there was no sign of forced entry. Cops figured that maybe the woman just forgot to lock up.