Spring is a time of renewal, growth and a great opportunity to start fresh, get organized and get things done! Spring cleaning usually generates a list of "to do's": fix the garage door, clean out the attic, store the wool sweaters, etc. Often these to-do's never get done and continue to create clutter - both mental and physical. Here are some tips to help clear the clutter and get spring fever to do the things that you want to do, while getting things done that you need to do. Those familiar with David Allen's book "Getting Things Done" will recognize this basic approach to his system, often referred to as "GTD
There's a lot of bad behavior on Seattle's Metro buses. There are a lot of folks mouthing off at beleaguered drivers; there are drivers who do not preserve order on their buses. There is racial tension aplenty, and lots of generational stuff, too.Most of the antisocial action takes place later at night, and a goodly percentage of acting out occurs between 2:30 and 4 in the afternoons when the "kids" are dominant as they exit their schools.But occasionally you can see some pretty cool folks doing some pretty cool things.
The theater department of Seattle Pacific University (SPU), the academic jewel located on Queen Anne Hill, is presenting the very English Restoration comedy by Oliver Goldsmith, "She Stoops to Conquer," for the next two weekends, April 19-21 and 26-28. There's a show at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee on April 28 at 2 p.m. Oliver Goldsmith (1728-74) was a playwright, novelist, poet and essayist. Born in Ireland, this son of an Anglican curate received a general education at Trinity College, Dublin. Goldsmith lived during an important period of change in English theater, the period of Restoration comedy
It's coming on time for the 10th Annual John Hay Elementary Dinner and Auction benefiting the John Hay Foundation. This year's theme, "Friendships in Bloom," honors former student Siri Mayo and reminds all of us about the importance of friendship.According to John Hay principal Dan Warren, "the money raised ensures that John Hay will continue to provide academic programs suchas Pathways, Spanish, math tutors, Sound Partners, reading instruction and more."
Seattle Parks and Recreation will join other public and private aquatic facilities throughout Washington to celebrate the 14th Annual April Pools Day on Saturday, April 21. More than 45 facilities throughout the state are working together to help families prepare for a safe summer by hosting free events that offer water safety tips and activities.Nearest Parks pool events will be at Queen Anne Pool, 1920 First Ave. W., from 3 to 4 p.m. and Ballard Pool, 1471 N.W. 67th St., from 10 a.m. to noon.For more information, phone Queen Anne Pool at 386-4282, or Ballard Pool at 684-4094.
5 Spot 5, Best Plumbing 3Stellar defense keyed 5 Spot's 5-3 victory over a tenacious Best Plumbing in the opening game for both teams. 5 Spot 8, Metropolitan Market 3Unseasonably warm temperatures accompanied a good Friday evening baseball game between 5 Spot and Metropolitan Market. The 5 Spotters prevailed 8-3 behind the solid pitching of Jack Roger and good offensive play and base running from the whole team.
The Seattle Chapter of Youth for Human Rights International, in partnership with Queen Anne's Church of Scientology, presented its human-rights campaign at the Puget Sound Educational Service District's Student Diversity Summit at Camp Berachah in Auburn on March 25. YHRI opened the activities on Sunday with a presentation of the award-winning music video "United," a street-savvy, multiethnic, five-minute film that has been produced in 15 languages and conveys the power of human-rights awareness.
Fresh green leaves are beginning to fill the branches, early blooming flowers are bursting forth and the seeds of new growth are soon to emerge from the ground. It's apparent that life is taking root. Rooting provides stability and supplies sustenance. Rooting can serve as storage for future needs. Rooting creates a web of converging diversity. Plants root into the earth. Although we are mobile, we, too, have a need to be rooted - to be grounded. Being grounded provides an anchor in the storm. So, what does it mean for a human to be grounded? When we're grounded, we feel comfortable in our body. Our energy feels balanced. We feel well-planted, stable throughout the range of emotions we may experience.
Jim McGowan's photograph 'Bus Stop' (at left) was selected as the winning entry from the 7th Congressional District in this year's U.S. Congressional High School Art Competition.McGowan, a sophomore at Roosevelt High School, 1410 N.E. 66th St., shot the photograph in the University District.
The first thing you see when you walk into Dr. Alan Woo-dle's office in Greenwood is a pink-satin toe shoe on the reception counter containing his business cards. Woodle is a podiatrist who specializes in treating dancers' feet. Not all of his patients are dancers, but "it's my No. 1 favorite thing," he said.<br
MAPLE LEAF - Seattle City Light will once again use goats to clear brush from its North Seattle Substation, starting the week of Monday, June 24. The 280 goats from Healing Hooves L.L.C., which were used last year to clear the overgrown slope on the north end of the substation property, will now clear the spring blackberry and ivy growth for five days.
❚ 10201 Greenwood Ave. N. (3003077) for Land Use Application to allow two five-story structures with 301 apartment units, ground-level retail and mini-storage located below grade. Parking for 601 vehicles will also be located below grade.
COLUMBIA CITY - Katsumi Taki is in the minority. Not just because he's one of only a few farmers in the Yakima Valley growing organic, but because he lives in Wapato - a town where only 65 years ago the slogan of the day was "Show your colors now, white or yellow...THE JAP MUST GO."Indeed, in an area where hundreds of Japanese farmers throughout Washington once proved vital to West Coast agriculture - after the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II - only a few remain.
LICENSE APPLICATIONS: ■ PAUL A. DOYLE: a change of class, for a restaurant selling beer, at Columbia City Cinema, 4816 Rainier Ave. S.
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