Bread making has become a favorite past time for many of us as we try to figure out what to do with ourselves while we stay at home. Yeast and flour seem to be in very high demand, and social media pages are filling up with pictures of proud bakers and their delicious-looking creations. After…
As has been my habit and necessity for years, I am up between 4 and 5 o’clock most days. I use the time to wake up, organize my day, answer emails, find out the news and just do some thinking. With the coronavirus and leaving elected office last January, I’m still up about the same…
One of the major reasons to visit Norway is to see the magnificent fjords, sea arms that stretch far into the landscape. One of the most spectacular is Lysefjorden, not far from Stavanger, a city between Bergen and Oslo, the capital. The 26-mile long fjord with waters 1600 feet deep is hemmed in by cliffs…
This week, Gov. Jay Inslee and State Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced that K-12 school closures will remain in effect through the end of the school year. The news comes as we are just about to cross the first estimated date of return, which was April 13, after spring break. When the kids were first sent home from school, there…
There are now many options to learn an instrument online with a local instructor or support musicians by viewing their online concerts. Learn a new instrument or improve your current skills: The adjustment to online learning has reached more than just the students in our community. Many musicians are now offering online instruction to make…
Turtle and I’ve Got The Bad Behavior Blues, both by Nick Baker as told to his Number One Fan . . . His Mom, Kathy Passage Recommended for all ages Nick Baker has two fun and heartwarming stories to tell. Think about your friends. Aren’t they fun to be with? Everyone is so different, they have different talents…
Not at all the April any of us had in mind. But here we are. Edmonds Bookshop is closed and will be for the foreseeable future, but we are still able to get books to you! Order online on our website, quickly sign up for your free account, and we can have books delivered directly…
I started this week riding the high of a successful “Lunch and Learn” routine we had going in the first two weeks of our time at home. These “Lunch and Learns” — named after a midday event at my husband’s office — were planned to not only teach the kids some useful life skills, but…
Edmonds musicians created video performances just for our readers. Edmonds is lucky to be home to a fantastic community of artists, performers and musicians. As live performances are currently canceled, I have been reaching out to individuals in the community to find out what they are working on and listen to their advice on how…
If you are like me and following our “new normal” directions for living…you have been staying home. “Stay home, Stay healthy”–it’s an easy directive that is not always easy to follow. Cooking is a great way to use the extra time as well as to keep yourself nourished and healthy. It’s likely that you have…
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Lavender Blue Murder, by Laura Childs Get ready, mystery enthusiasts and amateur sleuths, because Laura Childs’ latest Tea Shop Mystery starts off with a bang. It’s a Lavender Blue Murder in the fields of the low country of South Carolina. When Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning and her tea sommelier Drayton Conneley attend an…
Currently, there is a video chat happening in two different rooms of my house. The dogs seem hell bent on being involved in both of those conversations, taking quick breaks to make sure whoever is outside of our house is informed of their presence as well. One video chat is work related and the other…
For the last 15 years Andrew has been a professional artist in the Puget Sound area. While some of his work has been found in Edmonds businesses in the past, right now the majority of his work can be seen in the greater Seattle area. Andrew is currently in Edmonds and enjoying being close to…
Here’s the first of an occasional “Between Assignments” column from Dave Earling, who recently completed two terms as Edmonds mayor. I say unsettling for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is watching the United States and its inability to think as one, and not acknowledging or understanding the magnitude of the health…
Social media is full of families adjusting to their new set of circumstances and a large part of that is figuring out what to do with the kids. We’re looking for places for the kids to go, how to get them online/connected, and then once they’re connected what will they do?!? Both of my kids’…
Art is a great outlet to help remain calm and connected. Our local ARTspot has many ways to find your inner artist while practicing safe social distancing. Things might look a little different around town lately as we learn to adjust to a new way of life. As many individuals are now working from home,…
As we are staying close to home, gardening plans come to mind. The flowering plants coming out are an inspiration to add to our garden. Perhaps a hedge row is a good idea. Made up of mostly native plants, they provide shelter and food for a variety of wildlife including birds, butterflies and even squirrels., It’s…
The novel coronavirus has upended our lives in a way that few of us have ever experienced. With seemingly no end in sight, it’s an unsettling and frightening time. As we socially distance and isolate ourselves at home more, combined with the loss of control that many of us are feeling, it’s easy to lose…
Response to COVID-19 has varied, with local restaurants cooking up a variety of ideas on how to continue to provide good food to patrons and keep staff gainfully employed, without jeopardizing public health efforts to slow the spread of the novel virus. Although on any given day, food safety and hygiene are taken very seriously…
School is out for six weeks, currently the plan is to return Monday, April 27, in response to the Covid-19 virus as we try to“flatten the curve.” School being out creates many different challenges for families, today we are going to talk about some of the free resources for information on talking to the children…
In this unique time amidst closures and cancellations, there are still many ways to support local artists in our community. 10 ways you can support art in the community: Visit a local gallery. Many of our galleries in Edmonds are still open right now and make for a good outing to enjoy local art. Purchasing…
March is Women’s History Month, corresponding with International Women’s Day on March 8. Celebrate all of the women in your life. Because you can. And. Take a dive into some history you may not know. So many women have had such an amazing impact on our world. We owe it to them, [and to us!],…
Editor’s note: This story was published before school closures and other program cancellations were announced due to COVID-19. Schools are now closed through at least through April 24, Sno-Isle Libraries are closed, and local government agencies have announced closures of many programs and buildings. Because the situation is rapidly evolving, please visit the City of…
As of the year 2000, there were 299 residents in Custer, a small town just south of the Canadian border. Back in the 1950s-early ’60s, there was one special resident: Loretta Lynn, before she became a country star. Loretta, then 14, and her 21-year-old husband, Oliver “Doolittle” Lynn, moved to Custer from Kentucky in search…
Dangerous Territory: The Adventures of Keltin Moore Series by Lindsay Schopfer Are you ready for an adventure into Dangerous Territory with beast hunter Keltin Moore? This is the third in a steampunk-inspired fantasy novel series where characters are tested beyond their limits. This world is populated by fantastic creatures and hidden perils. Keltin Moore will have…
