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Tree Talk: Daphne — a royal fragrance

Oh, the power of scent. It can stir romance or warn us of imminent disaster. Psychologists say that it is the best of the senses for evoking memory. At its very best we refer to it with a noun: fragrance.

Helping seniors keep active

Aegis Madison’s Jornlin’s work as P.E. teacher benefits residents at assisted living facility

As the senior exercise specialist for Aegis Living Madison, a priority for Donna Jornlin is helping improve the residents’ quality of life by staying healthy through physical activity.

Tree Talk: Travels with a Monterey pine

It’s fascinating how a drop of information, an idea, can lead to an ocean of knowledge. The drop rolls into a stream, the stream flows into a river, then a bigger, faster moving river, and suddenly you find yourself sailing the high seas of liberal education.

Revisiting the Park: Cruising through the Park

World War II finally ended 65 years ago, along with our concerns about world safety and personal freedom.

Climate Pledge Arena construction bringing excitement, hope to Uptown

Once finished, venue will draw new crowds to neighborhood

In Queen Anne’s Uptown neighborhood, Key Arena was once a popular facility for people to attend Seattle Supersonics basketball games and their favorite concerts.

Big adjustments in a small store

Madison Books has navigated pandemic successfully

After 20 years in the industry, James Crossley knows what it takes to run an independent bookstore like his own, Madison Books — hard work and a lot of flexibility and willingness to change.

Revisiting the Park: Business as usual

The business district in Madison Park, compared with 75 years ago, has been reworked with the many shops and restaurants closed.

Madrona GoFundMe campaign to benefit restaurants in village

A Madrona man concerned about whether restaurants in his village are going to survive through the pandemic has spearheaded a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to help them survive the pandemic.

Tree Talk: A Valentine for your garden

Red berries: What would the holidays be without them? Engineered by nature to attract attention through the darkest months, they enliven the dormant garden, carrying the seeds inside them, along with our spirits, through winter.

Far from home

Snowy owl in QA facing urban threats

A snowy owl has become something of a local celebrity in upper Queen Anne, after moving into the neighborhood from cooler northern climes in November.

Celebrating 40 years

Madison Park flower shop hits milestone

Although 2020 was a rough year overall, Martha E. Harris Flowers & Gifts in Madison Park celebrated a significant milestone in 2020 when the shop turned 40 years old.

Revisiting the Park: Forage and fodder

In the early 1960s, Wonderbread hired me to design floor displays and signs, but the sales manager asked if I wanted to take on a driver salesman job. It offered base pay and commission, which was enough to pay for essentials and even purchase real estate.

Tree Talk: Diamonds in the rough

The new year stimulates visions of resolutions: “I’m going to organize the kitchen, the garage, my desk.”

Local mom creates virtual Santa service

Magnolia mom Cheryl Brenner wanted to recreate as much of the holiday spirit as she could for her family this year.

Get Growing: Plan(t) for pollinators in fall and winter

Did you know pollinators are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we take?