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Humorous impressions of the everyday lives of owls and their friends.

Period Pieces: A New Edmonds Patch Blog by Andy Eccleshall

An old Snohomish barn gets a vary subtle and weathered facelift.

How Deep is Your Daily Escape Into the Virtual World?

Living a virtual life happens when you step out of the truth of your life and begin to create a false life online.

Financial Tips When One Parent Stays at Home

Here are some tips on how to manage on one income.

IAM Contract Extension With Boeing Now in Effect

Machinists Union members at Boeing saw pay increases in their most-recent paychecks, thanks to the contract extension they ratified in December.

Machinists Plan Annual Salvation Army Halloween Candy Drive

Members of Machinists Union District Lodge 751 last year collected more than a half-ton of candy for a Salvation Army Halloween party in Seattle's White Center neighborhood.

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Humorous impressions of the everyday lives of owls and their friends.

Six Important Tips for Grandparents About Giving

This is an article on how to give and support as a grandparent.

Machinists Union Raises $13,000 for Charity With August Events

Machinists Union members raised $13,000 for charity with a car show, horseshoes tournament and drag-racing event.

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Humorous impressions of the everyday lives of owls and their friends.

Powering Down: Is Too Much Technology Shorting Out Your Fuse?

Frequent technology use shortens fuses, so you need to be on your guard.

Co-Workers Create Fund to Benefit Children of Slain Union Member

Union members have created the Leon Baucham Jr. Benevelont Account at BECU to benefit the children of the late Boeing worker.

Aerospace Apprenticeship Committee Honored for Innovation

Washington's Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee has been honored for innovation in workforce training by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Six Tips for Back-to-School Homework Centers for Kids

Here are some ideas for setting up a homework area for kids.

What Does Dr. B. Eating Wiser Say About Back-to-School Meals, Snacks?

Edmonds Patch blogger has some healthy ideas for back-to-school grub.

Finding Extra Money to Save for Retirement

Find ways to save a little more for retirement.

The Daily Pellet

Humorous impressions of the everyday lives of owls and their friends.

Union Pitches in $2,000 With Charity Horseshoes Tournament

A Machinists Union local lodge raised $2,000 for Guide Dogs of America with its annual horseshoes tournament.

Is Technology Testing Your Boundaries?

Boundary testing is life experience, and something more than just the boundary gets bumped and bruised in the process.

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Humorous impressions of the everyday lives of owls and their friends.

Volunteers Rule!

Ideas for volunteering in a K-12 school

Union President: Surge in 737 MAX Orders Makes Boeing Vote Look Even Better

Machinists Union members made the right choice in approving a four-year contract extension with Boeing, the union's district president says.

Adjusting Your Plans on the Road to Retirement

Some ideas to help you plan for retirement.

The Daily Pellet

Humorous impressions of the everyday lives of owls and their friends.

Machinists Teach Teachers About Aerospace Careers

Ten teachers from Snohomish and King counties got hands-on lessons recently on the skills young people need for jobs in aerospace.

Machinists Union Golf Tournament Raises $11,000 for Charity

District Lodge 751's 21st annual Guide Dogs of America Charity Golf Tournament raised $11,000.

Who Are You, Really? Giving Ground Online

The difficulty with technology is that it is powerful enough to create and exacerbate internal conflicts.

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Humorous impressions of the everyday lives of owls and their friends.

Sharing for Back-to-School

Request for back-to-school help for a local school.

Baby Boomers: Four Questions to Ask Your Aging Parents

Here are some tips on how to deal with aging parents.

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Humorous impressions of the everyday lives of owls and their friends.

Machinists With URS Corp at JBLM Ratify First Union Contract

After three years with no raises, Machinists Union members at Joint Base Lewis-McChord have OK'd a contract that guarantees pay increases.

The Angst of Offline: Work

As the boundaries between home and work and access blur, you may decide that if you can be online, you should be online, whether it's during typical work hours or not.

Machinists at JBLM to Vote on Proposed 3-year Contract

Machinists Union members who work for URS Corp at Joint Base Lewis-McChord will vote on their first union contract Thursday.

The Daily Pellet

Humorous impressions of the everyday lives of owls and their friends.

Union's June Events Raise $40,000 for Guide Dogs of America

With a poker tournament, fun run, motorcycle event and prize raffle, Machinists Union District Lodge 751 raised $40,000 for charity last month.

Ideas from Machinists Improve Boeing's Process, Profits

Machinists working for Boeing at Renton are improving the process the company uses to build 737 wings.

Machinists Union Local Announces Charity Horseshoe Tournament

Local Lodge 751-E will hold its annual horseshoe tournament to benefit Guide Dogs of America on Aug. 4 near Renton.

A Roaring Success: IAM's Puppy Putt Raises $12,000 For Charity

Machinists Union District Lodge 751's annual charity motorcycle event raised $12,000 for Guide Dogs of America.

Spending and Saving: Help Your Kids Find the Right Balance

How to teach your children good money habits.