The holiday season may bring the opportunity to set new goals for yourself and your family, including the possibility of adoption.
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This post is the first in a series offering insights into the unique characteristics of specific neighborhoods on Mercer Island and surrounding Lake Washington and the Puget Sound.
Things certainly changed by the time Vietnam, came to be. That is the only war where the dogs were declared “surplus equipment”, and left behind.
Have you considered a professionally installed wall or floor safe to protect your valuables and sentimental items?
Plant trees this Saturday in Island Crest Park! Be part of community restoration efforts in Mercer Island Parks and reap the benefits of building healthier forests!
Thanksgiving is a time to thank others who choose to read, support, and share perspectives on adoption issues.
Do you get more satisfaction from a completed crossword than a polished table? Read how puzzles and games can provide satisfaction in addition to brain flexibility.
Everyone seems to love Thanksgiving. There's no "baggage;" just food, family and friends.
All families deserve respect from their communities and teaching children tolerance is a valuable lesson.
I am asking you to go to your local, state, and federal legislatures and obtain proclamations from them designating March 13 as K-9 Veterans’ Day.
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Former Olympic skier Libby Ludlow has an important message for teenager girls – and people of all ages: be easy on yourself, and celebrate your little victories.
Some of last April's school bond supporters want to split that bond issue into chunks, starting with tearing down and rebuilding IMS.
Parents may wonder if their children feel different or if others treat them differently because of adoption or other factors.
A wonderful Danube River Boat trip
If you have trouble following directions or are prone to giggles at inappropriate times, you'll enjoy reading about the author's experience with her sister at a guided-painting studio.
Councilmembers Jane Meyer Brahm and Debbie Bertlin urge a YES vote for the south-end Fire Station and a replacement rescue truck
I recommend No to Proposition 1. Don't establish the precedent that condones postponing expenses with the understanding that voters will eventually approve a Levy bail out.
Adoptive parents may wonder about their child's birth mother years after the adoption, as well as the nature vs. nurture question.
Risk is a very personal issue. This blog outlines how I evaluate risk in opposing Proposition 1. My challenge and goal is improving safety against the reality of all costs.
Gila Kurtz, mother, wife, entrepreneur is "Inspired by Dog," "Big Mutts" and admits to being "Dog Codependent."
The main reason I oppose Proposition 1 is that it condones a mis-prioritization of money and indirectly endorses over $3M in new or increased taxes in our next Biennial Budget.
Posts by Romeo, the little black dog, on a fresh look can put that zest right back into your life!
In this weeks column we update you on this weeks market activity and take closer look at the upcoming "Fiscal Cliff" and how much more you will pay in taxes. See how this affects you.
"Tip of the Week" posts by Romeo, the little black dog
People often avoid taking a risk and miss the opportunity to attain their dreams, especially when it comes to parenting.
What's in season and other seafood tidbits from Tim's Seafood in downtown Kirkland.
In this week's column we update you on this weeks market activity and take closer look at the controversial Friday jobs reports. See how this affects you.
GreatNonprofits.org released today its first ever list of top-rated charities in Mercer Island, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top volunteer, giving, and internship opportunities.
In the newspaper this morning was an analysis of last night’s presidential debate. The opinion was that the debate was too “wonky” for most people.
Imagine - an entire day filled with everything girls love! Girls and their families celebrate everything cool about being a girl on Oct. 20, sponsored by Girl Scouts of Western Washington!
Sunny, warm weather in early fall is a hallmark of the Pac-NW, but our southern cousins in San Francisco just endured the coldest Sept. in a century — with an average temperature of 58.1 F.
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In this week's column we present the good news that your investments performed very well in the third quarter along with bad news of a weakening economy. See how this affects you.