Every time I wander around downtown Edmonds, I think, “It would be impossible to fit any other amazing businesses down here.” We are so fortunate to have so many creative and dedicated small …

If you email a European college professor any time after Friday at 4 p.m., they will not respond to you until after the following Monday’s lecture. Trust me, I speak from experience. Though my …

The future of Mukilteo’s waterfront has become complicated. Although our past direction was clear, the plan we thought was taking shape apparently isn’t the plan anymore. Even the temporary …

Dear Savvy Senior, I turn 62 early next year and plan to retire soon after. Most advice says I should wait to claim Social Security because my monthly benefit will be higher. But with all the recent …

If you’ve been reading my Worship columns here over the years, you have probably figured out that I tend to write about the Bible. In fancy terms, it’s called expository preaching. A famous green …

Whatever happened to the idea of agreeing to disagree? When two people accept their different views, stop arguing, and move on to a less contentious topic? It seems to me to be a polite way to keep …

The only thing I know about mental health is that it's hard to tame my own brain. I have a tendency to have too many ideas rattling around upstairs, to the point of overwhelming myself. …

I am pleased to see that the City of Mukilteo and the City Council have finally identified some of the planned expenditures from the Speed Camera/Public Safety Fund. As I have said before, “good …

The only thing I know about mental health is that it's hard to tame my own brain. I have a tendency to have too many ideas rattling around upstairs, to the point of overwhelming myself. Note I'm not …

There is something about driving across Washington that gives you time to think. I often travel to a farm in the Horse Heaven Hills near Kennewick, another farm near Pullman, and Potholes Legacy …

Last week, the School Board unanimously voted to place a proposed $400 million school construction bond on the Nov. 3 ballot. While the board voted to place the measure before voters, the decision on …

Today, America is more diverse than ever, and that diversity is one of our greatest strengths. I see diversity as part of God's wisdom, inviting us to know one another, serve one another, and build …

City needs more transparency It has been a year since Mukilteo implemented automated speed enforcement cameras at three locations. During that time, one criticism has consistently surfaced on …

Dear Savvy Senior, I had a living will/advance directive prepared about 10 years ago documenting my end-of-life medical wishes, but I’ve read that these documents are often ignored. What can …

Lately, I have been looking for the good – the good moments that can keep us going in difficult times.   Some of these moments are small, tiny expressions of kindness or …

Our community beach cleanup earlier this month reminded me that even the smallest acts can have a lasting impact. On the morning of July 9, I witnessed the convergence of environmental stewardship, …