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A few Valentine’s Day hints for men from a romantic

It’s a misconception that men are not romantic. This can be addressed by asking: Is Cupid, the early Roman god of love, a male or female? Well, Cupid is the son of the goddess Venus. And upid …

Support for community journalism is essential

The League of Women Voters of Washington strongly endorses Senate Bill 5400 in support of local journalism, co-sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds). This measure seeks to defend democracy …

We’re just a spark away from homeless

Sometimes tragedy is just too painful, too large to absorb. The disastrous California wildfires that wiped out whole neighborhoods a few weeks ago got me to thinking about the increasing dangers we …

Another unique life experience: Republic Day of India

Through our lives, by choice or by accident, our mentors have opened doors never on our to-do list. This was the case when a close friend asked if my wife, Karen, and I would like to join him …

Liias right to seek to tax tech firms for scraping media content

Senate Bill 5400, sponsored by Sens. Marko Liias and Matt Boehnke, was introduced this week. This legislation creates a business and occupations tax surcharge on the large international …

A sampler column is like a box of chocolates

I was surprised the other day when an online search found a confection I figured had long disappeared. Did you ever have a piece of candy from a box of assorted chocolates called a "Whitman's …

Were you born during the Year of the Snake?

Were you born under the Year of the Snake, as Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, Harrison Ford, Anne Frank, J.K. Rowling were? The Chinese Lunar New Year, aka Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, is …

Your vital health checklist for a new year

A new year can bring resolutions. It also brings a great opportunity to revisit a health checklist. Now is the perfect time to start scheduling appointments and reestablishing a routine. Below is a …

The surprising dangers of earwax

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this? – Caregiving daughter Dear …

Here’s the takeaway: We have some tasty takeouts

As they say in Europe, nothing like a good takeaway, or takeout meal, in American English. The busy days of a new year have meant that I have needed someone else to do the cooking more than once or …

Editorial cartoon by Joseph Heller

Syndicated cartoon from Joseph Heller.

The greatest inkster of them all

“The liberty of the press is essential to the security of freedom.” With that, John Adams might have been thinking about William Caxton. Did you know Jan. 16 marked Printing Ink Day? …

Adopting a rescue dog: The 3-3-3 rule

If you adopted a rescue dog this holiday season, congratulations and thank you for helping ease the current shelter crisis! Adopting a rescue or shelter dog can be incredibly rewarding, but it …

Making a sound choice: Consider pros/cons of light rail

Around 7:30 a.m., as I was waiting on I-5 about a quarter mile south of Lynnwood, I was envious as I watched those many light rail riders flashe by. After that experience, I spoke with a close …

Why do we collect things?

Have you made your New Year’s resolution? For those avid object collectors, I can only guess one of your important resolutions is to at least twice a month visit an estate sale, garage …

Gut health and memory loss: an intricate connection

The human gut, often called the “second brain,” plays a crucial role in overall health, extending beyond just digestion. Recent research has revealed an intriguing connection between gut …

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