Life

A GROWING CONCERN: May’s state of the horticultural world address

IF, AS THE saying goes, “the third time is a charm,” then the 30th time must be magnificent. And so it was when 45 gardening… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Don’t dehumanize people because of dementia

THOSE OF YOU who have been paying attention know that I’ve spent the past couple of weeks telling one part of the story of my… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Local horse blogger offers tips on bridling

HORSEPLAY: Local horse blogger offers tips on bridling

JUST AS CHICKEN soup is good for the soul on a cold, rainy day, so is hunkering down and learning more about our horses. Thus,… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Local horse blogger offers tips on bridling
Peninsula Kitchen: For the love of meat loaf

Peninsula Kitchen: For the love of meat loaf

By Emily Hanson For Peninsula Daily News A FRIEND ONCE said to me, “Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a pile of heart-shaped meat.” He… Continue reading

Peninsula Kitchen: For the love of meat loaf
WOW! forum Wednesday in Sequim considers ways toward ‘successful aging’

WOW! forum Wednesday in Sequim considers ways toward ‘successful aging’

Brian Jackson, president and CEO of Sound Senior Care Inc. and Home Instead, will present a free WOW! Working on Wellness Forum titled… Continue reading

WOW! forum Wednesday in Sequim considers ways toward ‘successful aging’
‘Food as Medicine’ to be presented at Science Café in Sequim on Tuesday

‘Food as Medicine’ to be presented at Science Café in Sequim on Tuesday

Dr. Carolyn N. DeSalvo will present “Food as Medicine: The Science Behind the Anti-Inflammatory Diet” at the next Sequim Science Café set for… Continue reading

‘Food as Medicine’ to be presented at Science Café in Sequim on Tuesday

ISSUES OF FAITH: The Dome of Heaven

Last week I returned from my annual ministerial study break in which I stayed for two weeks in the desert home of friends in Borrego… Continue reading

Valentine events, fundraisers, lectures on Peninsula

Valentine events, fundraisers and lectures are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsula… Continue reading

Seven vie for Sequim Irrigation Festival royal court on Saturday

Seven vie for Sequim Irrigation Festival royal court on Saturday

Seven young women are contestants in this year’s 41st annual Irrigation Festival Royalty Pageant set for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at… Continue reading

Seven vie for Sequim Irrigation Festival royal court on Saturday
The cabins at Log Cabin Resort, shown here sometime between 1943 and 1957. (Hansen Collection)

BACK WHEN: Former Log Cabin Resort structures recognized

QUITE A FEW people commented about the January photo from the past but only a few of them recognized the cabins as belonging to the… Continue reading

The cabins at Log Cabin Resort, shown here sometime between 1943 and 1957. (Hansen Collection)

BIRD WATCH: Bald eagle sighting brings book memories

THERE IS NO ignoring a bald eagle flying through the front yard. Even more attention-getting is two eagles heading for the neighbor’s tall fir tree.… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Play the ‘what if’ game when thinking about future

LAST WEEK, I told the story of my mother’s last few years on the planet, only because it illustrates how long-term care can work, given… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Take care of your dusty houseplants

I’VE HEARD FROM some of you that you’re getting a little tired of the long dark days, having been stuck indoors for too long, however… Continue reading

WellHearts luncheon, Valentine cards among Peninsula activities

EDITOR’S NOTE: The play “Time Stands Still” will be performed at Olympic Theatre Arts in Sequim Feb. Feb. 9-11, Feb. 16-18, and Feb. 23-25. An… Continue reading

History Tales to feature tale of a Peninsula ‘Renaissance woman’

Author Glynda Peterson Schaad will talk about Wynona Whitcomb Ross at the Clallam County Historical Society’s History Tales presentation at 2:30 p.m.… Continue reading

ISSUS OF FAITH: Life is a precious commodity, don’t throw it away

“IN HIS HAND is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind” (Job 12:10 NIV). It is no secret that our community… Continue reading

Local artists to perform in benefit concert

Local artists Carol Swarbrick Dries and Linda Dowdell will take the stage in a benefit concert for the Boys & Girls Clubs… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Time to get busy with your gardening chores

THE WINTER WINDS have been testing the strength of your tree’s root systems and branch flexibility lately, and maybe even your patience. So hopefully your… Continue reading

  • Jan 28, 2018

BIRD WATCH: Watch birds for signs of spring

DARK GRAY CLOUDS, pouring rain and gale force winds one minute; sunshine and blue skies the next. That’s a familiar winter weather day in Western… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Story shares details of mother’s situation

I WANT TO tell you a story. The story is about my mother. Many of you have heard bits and pieces of this story, because… Continue reading