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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.