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Friends of Madison Park arrives

The energy and vibe of Madison Park is back. Neighbors are emerging after close to three years of hunkering down with Covid. Restaurants and bars are full again, shops are thriving, block parties are back, the beach has been humming this summer and the parks ringing with the sounds of children on the playground, tennis balls pinging and dogs in the park.

After an earthquake: The art of managing pee and poop

Perhaps you remember Tarō Gomi’s 1970s bestselling children’s picture book, Everyone Poops, featuring illustrations of all manner of animals relieving themselves, creating squealing delight for most children, along with consternation for some adults. In today’s world it’s common to see people dealing with dog poop and the consternation is when poop has been left behind. Once human animals are out of diapers and “potty trained” we take for granted that toilets will manage our human dung.

SPF’s Sponsor-a-Horse fundraiser benefitting the SPD Mounted Patrol Unit is underway

The Seattle Police Foundation is excited to launch its inaugural Sponsor-a-Horse fundraiser, benefiting the Seattle Police Department’s iconic Mounted Patrol Unit.

Chinese lanterns from Brazil part of quirky plant world

The plant world is quirky. The gotta-have-it plant of two decades ago is now hortus non grata.

Revisiting the Park: Put the radio on and spin that dial

There are so many distractions these days: entertainment, socializing, taking classes-working-shopping online, it is amazing we of the “Silent Generation” got by on just the radio. (1)

Washington Park Arboretum hosting Sept. 24 event

The Washington Park Arboretum is hosting a free public event on Sunday, Sept. 24.

Falling Awake: A familiar story

It’s a familiar story: I met someone who became my friend. And though this someone was a man, we were never more than a friendship. From his first dance class in my studio, there was something between us that might have made people think we were more, but it was never like that.

Museum of Museums closing Sept. 1

Despite an extensive rehabilitation, the organization's 77-year-old building suffers from significant issues.

$45M public-private partnership aims to revitalize Seattle waterfront

The partnership's goal is to complete the project by the time Seattle hosts games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Get Growing: Creating a private sanctuary

Think of your garden as a stage set — and you are the set designer.

Emergency Preparedness: After an Earthquake—First put on shoes!!

Earthquake preparation always seems like something to do “when I find time”. Because most of us have far more pressing squeaky wheels demanding attention, it’s easy to put off planning for something that’s hard to wrap one’s head around.

Lindberg: Reishi (and cousins) — fabulous fungi

Our planet is home to an estimated 1.5 million fungal species, whose properties and functions are enormously diverse.

Tree Talk: Patriotic petunias

With many days of freeze-free weather still ahead, there’s reason to add petunias to your garden.

Revisiting the Park: Stick ’em up!

Looking back on crime and punishment in the Madison Park area.

Property Views: This new normal in real estate is abnormal

Comparing January to July to 2022 numbers, we’re down 34 percent in total sales — yet the pace of the market is breakneck.