What was happening in 1957? I was living in the Saint John’s District of Portland. I was into boy stuff, so except for high school plays the playhouse wasn’t on my to-do list. …

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m going to retire in a few months and need to get some temporary health insurance until I can enroll in Medicare at age 65. What are my options? – Early …

Have you ever come across a recipe with an ingredient you didn’t recognize? What did you do then? Did you then go on a wild goose chase or just passed on the recipe altogether and moved onto a …

During my numerous visits to the Philippines, I have experienced many significant events, including a volcanic eruption and a major earthquake. I have also witnessed powerful movements of God …

Naturopathic medicine is a holistic approach to health care that focuses on the body’s natural ability to heal itself. This type of medicine combines traditional healing methods with modern …

I define the silly season as the time between about now and the election this November. Why silly season? Because if you actually parse the words coming from candidates in both parties, you will see …

“The world is before you and you need not take it or leave it as it was when you came in.” —James Baldwin A h, Paris! What a remarkable 17 days of Olympic glory! The …

Smartphones, laptops, and television streaming platforms, security systems and artificial intelligence (AI). Is our latest technology a blessing or a curse? It depends on one's perspective, …

T he Mukilteo waterfront is a cornerstone of our community, cherished by residents and visitors alike. As we work with the Port of Everett toward its redevelopment, we are presented with an …

I am a social person, but I have mixed feelings about social media. On the one hand, I love social media as a tool to help me stay connected with people who have touched my life. On the other hand, I …

This is the final part of my three-article series. To recap, the first was about our flight to the other side of the world to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe where my son Dane and his betrothed, Sindi, …

Now is not something I would normally write about in midsummer. We occasionally get lowland snow in our area. If it happens I get up early to shovel our driveway. We happen to live on a private …

When my grandsons play games together, there are sometimes cries of “That’s not fair!” When I play with them, I can understand their complaints about each other, as they tend to …

D ear Savvy Senior, Because of my back pain and mobility problems, I’m interested in getting a walk-in bathtub that’s safe and easy to get in and out of. What all can you tell me …

On Aug. 30, Snohomish County residents will have a new option for avoiding heavy traffic on the freeway with the opening of the Lynnwood City Center Station. The Lynnwood light rail station will …

Summer is here and strawberry season is one of the most celebrated times of the year for lovers of this luscious red fruit. I always buy an abundant amount of all fruit when it is in season, and …

Are you happy? What does happiness mean? It’s something we all seek, yet many of us struggle to achieve. Our society often points us toward material wealth as the key to happiness, but genuine …