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IT’S THE MONTH OF LOVE. Valentine’s Day is a time set aside to express our love for those close to us. But let’s take it one step further this year. Let’s not only express love to our spouse or significant other, let’s use it as a starting point to express appreciation and kindness to others all year long. It is said that it can take up to 10 positive comments to offset one negative comment. Whether it is a child picking on another child, a parent speaking in condescending words to their son or daughter, or co-workers criticizing one another, negativity can have a serious and possible lifelong impact on a person.
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GET REAL! There is perhaps nothing more mesmerizing as a waterfall. It touches every one of our senses. This cover photo by Michelle Hoag of Gig Harbor captures the beauty of Palouse Falls. There is so much to explore in the Pacific Northwest no matter what the season is. Make a list of the adventures you want to take part in during 2017, and you may just want to add the Palouse Falls to that list.
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TY RAY WHICH OUTDOOR ACTIVITY IN THE WINTER DO YOU ENJOY THE MOST? There is nothing like taking long walks through scenic downtown Tacoma on a crystal clear northwest day with a hot cup of coffee in hand.
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JAMIE TAYLOR WHICH OUTDOOR ACTIVITY IN THE WINTER DO YOU ENJOY THE MOST? Snowboarding for sure! I spent my winters at the slopes in ski lessons as a child and later converted into a snowboarder as I got older. For years my husband and I would spend every Valentines Day at Crystal Mountain. I can’t think of a more adventurous and fun way to spend the day with someone you love. jamie@livinglocal360.com • 253.906.4735
DENISE COMFORT WHICH OUTDOOR ACTIVITY IN THE WINTER DO YOU ENJOY THE MOST? I welcome the changing seasons and the cold winter days in Washington. I enjoy taking walks in the rain with my big umbrella and hope someday to return to Alaska; this time in the winter to watch the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Anchorage. With all of the tail wagging and barking going on by these beautiful Alaskan Malamutes, it was apparent they were thrilled to take part in this exciting event. Winter 2018? denise@livinglocal360.com • 253.503.9134
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LEROY JEWELERS A Tacoma Original for 75 Years. Making jewelry your grandchildren will fight over BY JILLIAN CHANDLER
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n 1941, Tacoma was first introduced to LeRoy Jewelers, thanks to owners Irving Farber and Jack Slotnik. In 1944, Farber’s wife Hazel came down to visit the store one afternoon. She stayed for more than five decades until her retirement in 2004 at the age of 85. A sign on the wall reads: “Jewelry is like food. The good stuff isn’t found in the mall.” Mr. Farber passed away in 1965, just as downtown retailers were flocking to the new Tacoma Mall. Mrs. Farber dug in her spiked heels, despite various dire predictions from local doubters regarding LeRoy’s ability to survive and the fate it would suffer by remaining downtown while the other businesses relocated. Thanks to her vision and perseverance, LeRoy Jewelers has become a destination for unusual and one-of-a-kind gemstones and jewelry, as well as award-winning custom design.
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LeRoy Jewelers moved to its current location at 940 Broadway in the late 1970s, where it can still be found today in the heart of downtown. Steph Farber, son of Irving and Hazel, joined the family business as jeweler and designer in 1973 and has been helping customers tell their stories in sparkling gems and precious metal ever since. LeRoy Jewelers—and the generations of Farbers who built and run it—have spent the past 75 years making jewelry that your grandchildren will fight over. Today, Farber and his wife and coowner, Phyllis Harrison, take pride in their family owned business that has been a Tacoma staple for more than seven decades. At LeRoy Jewelers, Farber is a manufacturing jeweler who creates and produces custom designs and repairs, and the shop carries merchandise from other manufacturers and designers. Customers have the opportunity to watch him in action, as the shop is in the middle of the store, and people can watch Farber while he works.
“We have, for decades, been a destination business,” says Harrison. “We have Mrs. Farber to thank for this strategy. We’ve never been about volume but always about standing apart. We also appreciate that our roots and our history are here in Downtown Tacoma. It’s home.” Whether you are looking for that perfect piece of jewelry for an anniversary, graduation, birthday or just because, look no further. At LeRoy Jewelers, they take pride in their expertise of collaborating with their clients. They help to tell each customer’s story as they want it to be told through their jewelry designs. Farber says, “You are not like anyone else in the world. Why should the jewelry you wear and cherish look like everyone else’s?” They are happy to tackle difficult jobs that others jewelers turn away. “We often hear clients say, ‘Other jewelers said it couldn’t be done.’ Steph is an amazing talent,” adds Harrison. Both Farber and Harrison are Tacoma
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natives and take pride serving the community where they were born and raised. Add to that fact that LeRoy’s is celebrating its 75 anniversary—their diamond anniversary—it makes the success of this small family business that much sweeter. For 75 years, the team at LeRoy Jewelers has earned the trust of their community. “Our business is about beauty,” says Harrison, “but it’s mostly about trust.” When you walk into LeRoy’s today, it has certainly evolved over the years. What began as more of an eclectic store, offering everything from $29 engagement sets to electric blankets and Sunbeam toasters, is now a full-service jewelry store specializing in custom design. It is that specialization that has carried them through the years. Every piece of jewelry crafted by LeRoy Jewelers is unique; made by their hands right here in Tacoma with the intention that it be beautiful enough and well enough made that it will be fought over by your grandchildren. LeRoy Jewelers houses a desirable display of rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces to choose from, with services to include everything from custom jewelry design and manufacture, jewelry repair and
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restoration, engraving, karma-washing and cocker spaniel fixes. The expertise of Farber, of course, with his talent and hard work, is just one of several reasons for the success of the business. He and Harrison truly believe that their clients, predecessors and community have been an essential part of their continued success of this longstanding business. LeRoy Jewelers employs a bench jeweler, an additional sales person, an office manager/executive assistant, and one or two part-time associates (generally high school students) without whom they could not open their doors. “They are absolutely critical to our success,” says Harrison. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, what better way than to support a local business while searching for that perfect gift for your significant other? Whether you are in search of something small or lavish, LeRoy’s is happy to guide you to a unique and unforgettable gift. Not only can you find beautiful jewelry, LeRoy’s is home to The Art Stop, a contemporary craft gallery specializing in fine handmade American-craft pieces. “The
Art Stop lets us provide every taste and budget, from sterling silver jewelry to a fine wooden box to keep it in,” Harrison says. “And LeRoy Jewelers picks up where The Art Stop leaves off. In both cases, our focus is the unusual, the wonderful, the beautiful and the gift that’s just right for you!” Throughout the years, Farber has designed numerous one-of-a-kind and inspiring pieces for his clients. Last year, he created a knitted ring as an anniversary gift for a couple who love the work of two glass artists who work with knitted glass themes. The wife, who is an amazing knitter herself, loves paisley designs, so Farber created a white gold paisley element in which he incorporated the diamonds from her original wedding set. The Citrine Pendant tells a story that begins in Nazi Germany and ends in Tacoma. Farber’s assignment was to design a pendant with a beautifully carved citrine to celebrate a significant birthday. The trick: He was to incorporate into the design an element from the remnants of a pair of vintage earrings that had belonged to their client’s aunt without
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left: The Citrine Pendant tells a story that begins in Nazi Germany and ends in Tacoma. right: Last year, he created a knitted ring as an anniversary gift for a couple who love the work of two glass artists who work with knitted glass themes.
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each unsung hero award piece is unique to the recipient. pictured above is the pendant given to willie stewart.
altering them to any great extent. Hence the overlapped half-circles that form both the pendant bail and a nest for an accent diamond. The satisfaction from customers is reward enough, but to top it off are the awards that have been presented to LeRoy Jewelers over the years. Steph has won two Spectrum Awards, presented by The American Gem Trade Association. “These are literally the Academy Awards of jewelry,” says Harrison. They also won First Place/Best in Show for the Pacific Northwest Jewelers Association. Their pride and pleasure in these awards spurred them to develop an annual event; the Unsung Hero Award, given each December to a community member who has not received the recognition their good works deserve. Their last Unsung Hero was Willie Stewart, an educator/mentor/community volunteer who has worked wonders for kids and homeless in Tacoma. “And that’s just in his most recent
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life!” says Harrison. To determine the year’s winner, she and Farber request nominations from the community and often get additional community feedback. More often than not, one nominee clearly rises to the top, though in December 2016 they gave two awards because they had a difficult time reaching a final decision: Pat Coleman for passionate outreach work with diverse communities, especially youth, and Sister Peg Murphy for her work with Catherine’s Place, a resource center for women in need. “We get input from community and staff, but generally Steph and I make the final call,” says Harrison. “We then work with the award winners to develop a piece of custom jewelry that tells their unique story, and we deliver the award the following year.” The presentation takes place the first weekend in December, at the store’s annual party. All of the community is welcome to attend. This past December, because Mr. Stewart is well known in the community and LeRoy Jewelers was
celebrating 75 years in Tacoma, the event was wall to wall with celebrants. To honor Stewart with his Unsung Hero award, Farber created a 14k yellow gold pendant with stylized hands and a “river” of rough and finished diamonds. Stewart credits his own success in life to individuals who at various times “gave him a hand up” that changed his life. For his part, Mr. Stewart returns the favors by giving others the hand up they need. Farber, Harrison and LeRoy Jewelers have truly made their mark in Tacoma, and there’s no sign of them slowing down. Stop in the store any time Monday through Saturday, 9:30am to 5:30pm each day, and discover for yourself why LeRoy Jewelers is truly a Tacoma original with jewelry the grandkids will be fighting over for years to come.
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THE OLD WEST All Things Train in Elbe BY COLIN ANDERSON Photos courtesy of the Mt. Rainier Visitor Association online
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hen you think of what helped build the West, trains and the railroad industry as a whole instantly come to mind. Thousands of settlers and fortune seekers hopped on trains that started in the northeast and ended in logging and mining camps, emerging cities and homesteads nestled deep in the woods. Tracks connected those who were excavating minerals and timber with places to send their goods, and trains returned to the backcountry with essential supplies. The amount of influence railroads had on building this country is monumental, and you can get an up-close education with a trip to Elbe. Located just a few miles inside the entrance to Mount Rainier National Park, the small town of less than 30 full-time residents celebrates this incredible history. From May through October, guests can take a 14-mile long tour on board a steam engine between the communities of Elbe and Mineral. You’ll be treated to amazing views of dense forest and the foothills of Mount Rainier.
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The highlight for many riders is when the train crosses the Upper Nisqually River, which is fed from a glacier on the mountain. Arriving in Mineral, you will find many historical sites and often see deer and elk roaming around the town. Mineral Lake is said to be home to massive trout, and many avid fishermen make this an annual stop. Once back on the train, passengers will make a scheduled stop at the Mount Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum. Here a dedicated team of historians will dive deeper into the historical significance of trains in the West. In fact, the museums boasts to have the most comprehensive collection of steam-powered logging locomotives in North America. You can enter and inspect these rare machines that were all made by hand around the turn of the 20th century. After about an hour, guests get on board for the return trip back to Elbe.
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If you don’t want your train adventures to end there, why not stay the night at The Hobo Inn, whose guestrooms are built inside of cabooses. Inside you’ll find cozy accommodations with full baths, heat and air conditioning, refrigerators, and one even has a Jacuzzi tub. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the dining car, or unwind with a beer or cocktail in the lounge. On your next visit to the park, consider this fun family-friendly tour and gain further appreciation about the industries that were vital in creating where we call home today.
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palouse falls state park CHASING WATERFALLS BY K. SHAWN EDGAR. PHOTOS BY MICHELLE HOAG
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s rain and snowmelt came together to form rivers, many perspectives herein combined, informed this story of the Palouse Falls State Park. I was but the humble editor, entrusted with the tattered pages of these several manuscripts found in an old decoupage trunk. My task to draw them all together into one ranged sketch afforded me the rank, also, of author. Think of this as friends taking pictures of friends taking pictures—all are photographers, only evermore slightly removed from the original subject matter. Some of these stories are true (as told to me), and some are speculation. While researching Teanaway Basalt and Ellensburg Blue agates at a spot approximately 20 miles north of Ellensburg, I unearthed a steel-ribbed vessel—the decoupage trunk. At the base of a low ridge, as we wedged our shovels under the exposed end, the brittle soil and fine-grained rock slid freely back into the hole under the trunk. With a modicum of whimsy in its flashings, the sun moved over our heads unconcerned. Our removal of the trunk took a bit of time, muscle and determination. Sweat. I only then felt fully aware the Earth, sky and stars were less impressed by us than we by them. As a gift from the past, we soon realized our trunk’s decoupage was a graphic interface to historic events. The Palouse tribe’s creation story, as passed along by members of the tribe, appeared in colorful paper cutouts covering the trunk’s four sides and top and depicted the inception of the mighty falls from the original Palouse river. Act One: Big Beaver “Lonely white stream, empty souls meet. Stay awhile, then we run again. Pass the open, wipe your tears and raise your glass... we own this moment... we got a present from the past.” - Elliphant, North Star The Palouse tribe’s origin story goes something like this: In the indeterminately past, the Palouse River, running parallel to the Snake, flowed straight and smooth into the Columbia. Sometime after the harmonious coupling of three rivers, four brother giants pursued the
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mythic animal king, Big Beaver, down river to gain standing among the tribes of the north. Their battle was tremendous. Between the brothers’ aggressive spear thrusts and the dance-like moves of Big Beaver, whose claws gouged the river’s sides, thunderclap cries echoed throughout the landscape. Sound is a never ending map of change. Even after it has moved beyond the human ear’s range, its waves buffet the shores of oceans, mixing with the reciprocating surf. During the fight down river the brothers achieved five resounding impacts with their spears. Upon receiving each hit, Big Beaver flailed violently. The motions rendered deep cuts and clefts into the river bed and its banks. At a kairotic moment in their battle, Big Beaver slammed against the ridge of fractured basalt bedrock, causing the Palouse River to break free of its old path, bend south, and fall into a deepening canyon cut by the overwhelming struggle. This was the fifth great spear strike, and the tribe’s story credits its piercing finality with creating the falls. Act Two: A Study in Blue Gleaning secrets from the past, Nick Zentner, a geologist from Central Washington University, says catastrophic floods coming from Glacial Lake Missoula helped etch out the channeled scablands as they appear today. This is the area of eastern Washington, across from north Idaho and western Montana. It includes the Palouse Falls park area. Because the Cordilleran glacial ice sheet had expanded down from the north, an ice mass clogging the Purcell Valley of Idaho’s panhandle blocked the outflow of the Clark Fork River, forming the Glacial Lake Missoula. The Purcell Valley buildup, over long cold years, impounded a tremendous wealth of roughly 500-cubic miles of water. As the pressure from the water became stronger than the ice blockage, this naturallyoccurring dam experienced fractures that lead to the massive floods. This process of ice pushing down from Canada, the blockage of Purcell, and then the eventual dam failure and flooding phased again and again:
Big Beaver sacrificed in the mythical hunt by the brothers giant. Compelling narratives flow! Rivers take advantage of the most convenient paths.
“At least 40 major flood episodes originated from Lake Missoula,” says Zentner. The central sense is one of slow, unintentional repetition caused by billions of coincidental forces and their reactions. Where is the beginning, when the entire process only appears linearly from a fixed position after it has ended? Sunlight shines on an object—the present from the past—and a hand picks up the object. Pulling it loose from the fine surface of loess (or wind-blown silt), the object’s absence is filled and the human feels momentarily occupied by the shimmering beauty of the blue crystal agate in hand. Just as liquid fills a glass, we tip the glass, and the liquid briefly fills us, the ridge between the Palouse and the Snake (could it ever last?) was overtopped by the recurring floods from the great north glaciers. Place and time. Kairos for the scablands. And the deepest canyon claimed the Palouse for the Snake.
The spontaneous buildup. The uncontrollable momentums. The lowest slashes chiseled. Plus the perfect moments. This is the recipe of all things geological. And the interaction of seemingly unrelated forces sometimes leads to beauty, to a beauty developed inside unsuspecting holes. “The best of all creation comes from dark, empty spaces,” says Edwin Meek. Because it’s the holes that allowed easiest movement of mineral rich waters, and it’s the flowing waters, “lonely white stream, empty souls meet... stay awhile and then we run again”, that deposited the mineral quartz into the Teanaway Basalt lava cavities, layers of quartz became blue agates over time. Entr’acte: Park Volunteer Program Washington State parks are partially maintained by everyday volunteers. Each year volunteers provide upwards of 250,000 hours of service across the state. Anyone can participate. There’s a need at Palouse Falls for trail maintenance and restoration. From WSP’s website: “The opportunity exists for all of us to be the builders and caretakers of Washington’s state parks.” In taking the step forward from visitor to participant, we gain access to new levels of interaction, like the mineral-rich floodwaters mixing with ridges of basalt to produce positive, lasting results like the Ellensburg blues. Another facet of voluntary participation available at the park is musical. Rhythm and beat motivate. The unstoppable grandeur of coulee and canyon, plus the irregular flow and color variety of massive amounts of water pounding over the 180 ft. waterfall, together amount to an Olympian beast. Celebrate the beast every time you visit the park by capturing memorable experiences that connect us all to our heritage of Palouse. Shared adventures, which come with a pact to protect and preserve the environment, will be our decoupage trunk. Our time capsule. We, as Washingtonians, are the protectors of Washington parks. Since 2004, the “Folk and Traditional Arts Program” has featured musicians, storytellers, dancers and craftspeople. Their performances represent a variety of old and new traditions from around the northwest.
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With these performances, the state parks department strives to bring memorable experiences to all who travel to sites like Palouse Falls or Dry Falls. As coined by naturalist and author, E. O. Wilson, biophilia is our innate affinity with the natural world.
Low rolling hills of dry looking grasses and loess divided by a dark asphalt road surface, Lowe’s sky blue Datsun glides forward. We see a closeup of his sunglasses in the rearview, and then a side shot of him with hands at nine and three o’clock on the steering wheel.
Volunteering is the perfect way to take this inherent connection to the next level beyond casual enjoyment. Contact Washington State Parks on their website to find out about opportunities and to join the community. Go here: parks.state.wa.us.
Sudden cut to a POV outside the car: metal roofed barns and silver grain silos slipping by. The car pulls over at a gravel shoulder; we see Drew Oranjestad walking away toward an abandoned looking old silo.
Act Three: Chasing Waterfalls In many insightful videos, Ellensburg geologist Nick Zentner stresses an important point about the Palouse canyon and waterfall, “The river did not create the coulee.” Find out more at hugefloods.com. As he points out, ice-age floods created this deep squared-off ravine by repeatedly (as many as 100 times) overwhelming the area and removing sections of fractured basalt bedrock, which retreated the lip of the falls back five miles. Breathtaking views at the park draw visitors year round. Winter’s icy pinnacles or summer’s warmth and clarity? The choice is yours. But it’s the sense of adventure, the common need to get away from routine, at any time of year, which fuels us to make the trip.
Handheld closeup of a small entrance hatch on the lower part of the silo, and Drew’s voice from off-camera: “Do we want to get in there...? We should totally get in there.” He stoops to crawl inside. A hollow, echoey quality overtakes the audio as he charmingly reassures us we can make it through: “We can make it, right? … I think so. Let’s get it.” Next a shaky shot from inside the car of Bryce Lowe in the distance; he’s setting up another camera on a tripod. It’s starting to rain. We hear Drew’s voice saying they’re going to get a quickie of him driving by to segue to them pulling in at Palouse Falls park. Walking a gravel path, carrying backpacks, camera cases and snacks— jump cut to a quick shot of brown and white water pouring over the cliff face. They’ve arrived.
All blunt and beautiful, slowly changing landscapes, hold intriguing lessons on geology and nature for every generation. We’re drawn out of doors, away from the built, relative safety of our towns and cities by these seemingly never-ending natural wonders.
With Drew’s profile on the left of the shot we see a red sign. It’s a warning; beyond this point are hazardous unmarked trails and users assume all risk. Drew and Bryce joke about breaking a leg, and then head down the unofficial trail.
Bryce Lowe and Drew Oranjestad drive a small Datsun Go along the highway toward Starbuck. The clouds are low but thin, it’s a mild day. Bryce is taller, quieter. He mainly keeps track of the gear and operates the cameras. Drew is the outgoing personality, the smile and the charisma.
Scenery shots, turbulent waterfall montage, and they decide the normal viewing spots are too crowded. At this point we see a rushed sequence of Drew boiling water on a portable stove to brew Earl Grey tea.
At the bottom of the decoupage trunk, packed inside a loose leaf tea container, I had found a silver and blue flash drive. After leaving the Ellensburg area with the trunk and a handful of rock specimens, I loaded the flash drive onto my laptop. Raw video clips, some secondary low-res drone footage, and what seemed to be a “behind the scenes” rough cut; I started by reviewing segments of the rough cut.
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His hand lifts a mug to his lips as a smooth drone shot carries us over the edge and toward the waterfall. Swooping low and then high, our view moves right up to the crest of the falls … a sudden jerk and thud … and the picture goes completely white.... Welcome to the adventure of Palouse Falls State Park. It’s our heritage. Live it.
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IT WAS CHRISTENED BY THE AMAZINGLY POPULAR DAVID BOWIE THAT APRIL AND HEADLINERS HAVE BEEN COMING THROUGH EVER SINCE.
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he amount of both public and private money being poured into new stadiums and arenas today is, to most people, absurd. Owners of professional sports teams are asking taxpayers to fork over hundreds of millions of dollars to help build $1 billion mega stadiums. If they don’t get public support, they will often move a beloved team (just ask any Chargers, Rams, and possibly Raiders fans, and we all saw it first hand with the Sonics). Chris Hansen’s group continues to up its offer to the City of Seattle in hopes of bringing both NBA basketball and NHL hockey to Seattle, both to play in a privately-funded sparkling new arena. With all this commotion, it’s hard to believe that at one time our Tacoma Dome seemed outrageously expensive at a grand total of $44 million. At the time of its opening in 1983, the Dome was a grand spectacle. It featured the largest wooden dome of any arena in the world, a title it still holds today. According to the City of Tacoma, that roof contains 1.6 million board feet and weighs nearly 1.5 million pounds. It took 24.5 million cubic feet of concrete, which is enough to build a sidewalk from Tacoma to Whidbey Island. It was christened by the amazingly popular David Bowie that April and headliners have been coming through ever since. With 110,000 square feet and seating for 23,000, or even a larger capacity for standing events, the Tacoma Dome is set up for just about any event you can imagine. The Tacoma Dome Theater Stage setup allows for a more intimate showing with musicians and other acts. With 3,000 to 6,000 seats, it is ensured you’ll be closer to the stage even in the upper levels. Gone are the days of the Tacoma Stars, Tacoma Rockets and
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Connecting Community
The $60 million project began in July of 2016, and they hope to have it completed by the end of 2017.
Trail will provide a place to enjoy the waterfront BY PATTY HUTCHENS
ABOVE: RENDERING COURTESY METRO PARKS OF TACOMA RIGHT: PHOTOS BY DIANE FETZNER
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hile there are many unique qualities about the city of Tacoma, one thing that it offers that not every community has is its waterfront. “Tacoma prides itself on its waterfront,” said Roger Stanton, the project administrator for Metro Parks Tacoma. “Not every city has it.” Soon, the ability to enjoy that waterfront will be even greater. While there are stretches of walkways along the shore, not all are connected. Stanton is overseeing a project that will connect Ruston Way with Point Defiance Park with a permanent trail. The 18-foot wide concrete pathway will be open to both bicycles and pedestrians and will include a bridge that will be 50 feet tall at its highest point.
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The Point Defiance Park Waterfront Phase I project has required the removal of 400,000 cubic yards of dirt. Stanton said it is a large undertaking given the fact that typically a truck and trailer will hold approximately 18 cubic feet of dirt. The trail will climb a hillside and will do so in a way to make it accessible to everyone. There will also be a new parking lot and boat launch at Point Defiance. The $60 million project began in July of 2016, and they hope to have it completed by the end of 2017. “The park on the Peninsula will open in the summer of 2018,” said Stanton citing the need to landscape. But those in charge are doing more than just constructing a usable pathway along
the waterfront. They are also cleaning up contaminated land, taking land that was not only underused but also unusable and making it a benefit for all to enjoy. “The money is as complex as the project,” said Stanton. Approximately $20 million of the funds are being provided by the EPA, just one of many sources including $25 million from a 2014 bond that was passed for park improvements.e “The people of Tacoma love their parks,” said Stanton.
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Okay, ready? “Twenty dollars.” Oh, wait. That’s two words. Instead, let’s jump back to the 1970s. A decade hidden in the distant clouds of the past, smoke and ashes, all too often forgotten, except in the pale darkness of the cinema’s glowing muscle cars, undercover police detectives and gritty realism. Plus disco and the birth of punk rock. Oh, and the excellent 1978 version of The Thirty-Nine Steps! Now that we’re here, let’s go see a movie at the local cineplex. Who’s got a newspaper so we can find the showtimes? Anybody? At the beginning of the ‘70s a first-run movie ticket cost most moviegoers between $1.50 and $2 according to the National Association of Theater Owners’ website.
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So, for twenty dollars in 1975 you could see about 10 movies. Today, for twenty dollars, you can see about two movies. Draw from that what you will. To bring this back to present day, let’s start off with contemporary movies at one of Tacoma’s most dynamic landmarks. The Grand Cinema on Fawcett Ave. in downtown, all showings before 6pm on weekdays and 2pm on weekends are $8. They play mostly first-run arthouse and indie films, with occasional crossover hits like “La La Land” and “Jackie.” Seeing a matinee not only costs less, it also gives one the rest of the evening for dining and exploration. Located at 606 South Fawcett Avenue, The Grand is within walking or bicycling distance from the heart of downtown’s theater district. And if you join as a supporting member, you save $2.50 off ticket prices.
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Clam Chowder Cook-Off Sample some of the best of Edmonds BY PATTY HUTCHENS. PHOTOS BY DIANE FETZNER.
The Edmonds Yacht Club is located on the waterfront at the Port of Edmonds, 326 Admiral Way, and there will be free parking along the street or at the gravel parking lot adjacent to Jacobson Marine.
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f you are looking for a great event for the whole family, you won’t want to miss the Edmonds Clam Chowder Cook-Off on Saturday, February 25 from noon to 4pm. Presented by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, the event will take place at the Edmonds Yacht Club, and VIP ticket holders can gain early entrance at 11am.
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This will be your opportunity to sample some of the best clam chowder in the area as chefs from ten local restaurants will put their culinary skills to the test as they vie to see who will be awarded the Best Chowder in Edmonds award.
This year’s panel of judges consists of Edmonds Mayor David Earling, KNKX Commentator Nancy Leson, KING 5 Reporter Heather Bosch, My Edmonds News Columnist Kathy Passage and Jon Rowley, who works in marketing and promotions for Taylor Shellfish Farms.
Participating restaurants include: Ivar’s, Salt & Iron, Bar Dojo, Here & There Grill, Red Twig Café, Scott’s Bar & Grill, Salish Sea Brewing,
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The Edmonds Yacht Club is located on the waterfront at the Port of Edmonds, 326 Admiral Way, and there will be free parking along the street or at the gravel parking lot adjacent to Jacobson Marine.
Attendees will vote for the People’s Choice Award for Best Traditional and Best
Cutting-Edge Chowder (anything outside of “traditional” chowder), plus the Best Booth. There will also be a Judged category. Proceeds from this event help the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce produce the everpopular An Edmonds Kind of Fourth parade and fireworks celebration for the community. Sponsored by Ivar’s Seafood Bar and Cedar Creek Memory Care, this promises to be a great event that will be fun for all ages. For more information, visit www.EdmondsCookOff. com or contact the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce at 425.670.1496. Be sure to come hungry!
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Maca Mocha Love It’s not just for Valentine’s Day By Heidi Jo Rickard, NTC, Nourish and Revive
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is the season of love! What’s the first thing that comes to mind? Chocolate! I am a holistic health practitioner and my clients love me because I love to recommend chocolate! This recipe is crafted from the finest ingredients known to increase vitality, stamina and happiness. It’s a great recipe to drink warm on a cold Pacific Northwest day, refreshing on ice or blended during the summer months. The ingredients in this delicious elixir are saffron, maca, cinnamon, ginger, raw cacao, dates, vanilla bean, coconut or almond milk and a pinch of cayenne if desired. Saffron: Also known as the Golden Spice, it is exotic, delicate and quite expensive! It’s known as an aphrodisiac and for its healing capabilities. Did you know the saffron threads are the stigmas of a purple crocus and each crocus only makes three? Maca: Sometimes referred to as Peruvian ginseng, it has benefits including increased vitality, fertility, immunity, energy, stamina, better memory and focus. Maca can make you feel alive with a sense of well-being. Maca’s nutty flavor replaces coffee for this mocha recipe.
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Cinnamon: A wonderful heart protective antioxidant, it aids digestion, reduces inflammation and balances blood sugar levels. Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of the Ceylon or Cassia tree. The bark naturally curls up in quills which is cut into sticks or ground into powder. Ginger: Upset stomach? Ginger is a great aid for digestion. It may also decrease inflammation, lower blood pressure and improve circulation. Raw Cacao: Yes, cacao is spelled correctly. The raw processing protects its natural enzymes, and it has nearly four times the antioxidant power of your average dark chocolate, says
Dr. Mercola, and it’s one of the best sources of magnesium. Medjool Dates: These heart healthy little goodies are high in fiber, calcium, potassium, and are natural energy boosters. The Cadillac of dates, they’re a delicacy from the Middle East and North African regions.
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Life is thrilling and exciting. And one of the biggest events in many people’s lives is the day they say “Yes!” to the one they love, promising that from that day forward, they will be one in life, and promise to soon walk down the aisle and vow to be together until “death do us part.” When it comes to proposals, we have all seen the man get down on one knee, take the left hand of his partner, and ask her to marry him, then place a ring so gently on her ring finger. This simple, beautiful way of proposing still happens, and I guarantee it is still the number one way in which it is done to this day, but for some, it’s just not enough! They want it to be an event unlike any other, and want it to be done in grandiose fashion. Well, let the over-the-top proposals begin!
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There’s nothing like being thousands of feet up in the sky, free falling to the earth below. What better way to make the experience that much better than asking those four words: “Will you marry me?” Just one thing; your significant other may not hear you, as the wind is passing you at 100 miles per hour. If you take the leap of faith and say the words right before you jump, it can give her time on the way down to think about her answer. And it’s probably a good idea to give her the ring once you’ve landed safely on the ground.
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It has been custom for centuries that it is the man who proposes, but times are a changin’. It is becoming more accepted that women can ask the big question to their partners. Some women don’t want to wait to be asked and decide to take the initiative and buy an engagement ring for their guy. I’m guessing it’s best not to get down on one knee for this, but a nice romantic dinner or walk on the beach would suffice. And the money your guy saves on not buying that big diamond can go straight to the wedding fund.
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If you and your partner are adventurous and into exploring nature, why not take the plunge while surrounded by some of the world’s most incredible creatures? A simple date snorkeling, swimming with the dolphins, or deep-sea diving could end with a happily ever after and a ring on that finger. Since you won’t be able to speak while under water, people have been known to create signs with the words, “Will you marry me?” And a simple nod “yes” is sure to be a sufficient response.
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There’s nothing like bundling up and hitting the slopes, surrounded by the snow-covered ground and trees, with nothing but blue skies and sunshine overhead. What would make a day on the mountain even more memorable? A proposal. What better way to end an already magnificent day than by surprising your girlfriend with a beautiful diamond ring, glistening in the sunshine. Another idea would be to propose while on the chairlift. Just be sure not to drop the ring. It will be a bit hard to find in all of that snow!
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If you and your partner are into sports, enjoy large crowds and lots of cheering, this may be the atmosphere you want to ask that very important question in. Planning has to be done just right, and as you see the cameras start pointing in your direction, be prepared to take the attention away from the main event and make your soon-to-be wife the star of the show.
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CAFE VINCERO f / CafeVincero Traditional Italian fare is what greets you at Café Vincero. With its convenient location in the historic district, it’s a perfect place to start or end your night. Brick and wood accents create a warm atmosphere. All food is made fresh to order including signature pizzas. Great for happy hour or choose from more than 100 bottles of wine to pair with your dinner.
GRASSI’S RISTORANTE grassi-ristorante.com Grassi’s offers traditional Italian offerings with nightly specials rotating each week. Drop in on Wednesdays for half-price bottles of wine or Thursday when you get a complimentary dessert with your entrée purchase. Hand-tossed pizzas are available for those looking for something a bit lighter. Gnocchi, rigatoni, alfredo and ravioli, you’ll find them all here!
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PEAKS AND PINTS peaksandpints.com The 28 beers on tap are just a fraction of the offerings available at Peaks and Pints. In fact, there are roughly 650 beers and ciders in bottle, can or draft and this beer lover’s nirvana. Try brews from all over the world, and let the knowledgeable bartenders lead you to some incredibly unique flavors. Watch for special events always on the horizon.
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SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE shakeshakeshake.me Cheap eats, great atmosphere, and a place your kids are sure to love. Shake Shake Shake in Tacoma is a retro-restaurant featuring burgers, dogs and well — shakes! Just about everything on the menu is under $6. For dessert, enjoy a traditional vanilla or chocolate shake or perhaps something more adventurous like miso butterscotch, red licorice or peanut butter and jelly. Those looking for an added kick can add a shot to their shake or partake in one of the house creation “boozy shakes.”
ART HOUSE CAFÉ arthousecafe.com Relax at the Art House Café in Tacoma after a stressful day or week with live music from locals every Friday and Saturday night. Need a mid-week break as well? Sign up for Pouring Picasso; a paint and sip class held several times each week. Enjoy unique pizza flavors from the brick oven or create your own traditional pie. The Art House Café menu is crafted from scratch and features sustainably sourced, locally harvested, organic and house made ingredients.
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ome say it is even more important than Christmas. Certainly the malls, boutiques and card shops are already gearing up for this occasion. Gals of every age have February 14 circled in red on their calendar. Yes, it’s Valentine's Day, and the savvy romantic is already planning to make this year a special one. Sometimes the most memorable February 14 is not a bought trinket, a card, candy or flowers. No. It’s going to someplace special and spending time together. And the good news is here’s where I can help. Metro Parks, Tacoma has got you covered in the romance department. On Saturday, February 10 from 5:30 to 7pm, the Seymour Botanical Conservatory is your special venue. There will be subtle lighting, live music and beautiful floral displays to experience while you stroll along sipping wine and enjoy the enticing chocolate truffles available to sample. Or, if you prefer, champagne and small, savory tidbits can top off this truly unique occasion.
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Don’t delay, get your tickets now for this special Valentine event. Cost is $40 per person or $30 for foundation members of Seymour Conservatory. Contact them at 253.591.5330 or learn more at Seymourconservatory.org. If your sweetheart is an energetic, outdoor guy or gal, on Saturday, February 11 there is a 5K run/walk along the waterfront. Beginning at 8am, the route starts at Pt. Ruston and meanders along the water where the scenery will be impressive, even if it is a rainy day. Go along at your own pace, and when you finish, reward yourselves with a nice brunch dockside or a picnic in the park. Go to www.metroparkstacoma.org for information about online registration. What a great way to start 2017 on the right foot! And always remember, romance is an attitude, as well as an occasion, so make the best of Valentine's Day in Tacoma.
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Blind professional waiters serve a vegetarian dinner family style with wine and dessert at Seattle Blind Cafe as you hear a set of live music performed by a blind orchestra at Nalanda West. Meant to help you change the way you “see” the world, the Blind Café does not try to perfectly recreate blindness but allows people to interact, trust each other and experience community in an entirely new way. More information is available at www.theblindcafe.com/seattle.
Rotary First Harvest invites you to Hearts & Wine 2017, where you can enjoy an elegant evening of wine, jazz, friends and fun! Join them from 6 to 9 pm at The Foundry by Herban Feast in Sodo, 4130 1st Avenue South Seattle, to have fun while helping Rotary First Harvest to continue to provide healthy produce for our neighbors and to reduce food waste. Visit www.firstharvest.org/events/hearts-wine for event tickets.
CUPID’S UNDIE RUN February 11 Cupid’s Undie Run is a mile(ish) run in your bedroombest on Valentine’s weekend. No, we’re not crazy, we’re just crazy serious about raising money for The Children’s Tumor Foundation and neurofibromatosis research. Festivities start at noon on the day of the event, then we run/dance around the streets and come back for post-run festivities and awards. We encourage undies, but we get that it’s not for everyone – so whether you start a team for your friends, join a team or run solo, just come out, have a blast and raise some money for NF research! Visit cupidsundierun.org/city/ seattle for more information.
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NEW YEAR CELEBRATION February 11 Asia Pacific Cultural Center Presents GUAM - 19TH ANNUAL NEW YEAR CELEBRATION in the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall at 11am. Free admission to this family event that includes over 70 booths of food and drinks, cultural arts, retail, games, crafts and more plus live entertainment.
WINTER SIP & STROLL February 11 Love the wine you’re with just in time for Valentine’s Day! Sip on wine, beer and spirits and enjoy fun food samples while visiting various shops and galleries serving as Stroll Stops along Gig Harbor’s beautiful downtown waterfront. Be sure to make your dinner reservations for afterwards now! The Gig Harbor Winter Sip and Stroll is organized by the Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance and the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor. All proceeds will sponsor local community projects. Visit gigharborwaterfront.org for more information. Photo by Diane Fetzner.
SEATTLE BIKE SWAP February 12 The Cascade Bicycle Club’s Seattle Bike Swap is a bargain hunter’s paradise. This huge garage sale takes place at Magnuson Park, Hangar 30, and will have awesome deals on new and used bike related goods of all types and sizes. Most sellers are cash only but some may take cards. This sale is one day only so don’t miss it! More information can be found at www.cascade.org/node/6882.
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The festival is dedicated to highlighting the strength, humor and creativity of women through provocative and entertaining films. Over the years, the festival broadened its view to embrace not only films primarily crafted by women but also to present movies offering insight into the lives of women from various cultures, times and experiences as they meet the challenges of work, family, aging and love. This year’s festival will take place at the Everett Performing Arts Center. Visit www.everettfilmfest.org for more information.
Seattle native Stephanie Porter, a naturally-gifted vocalist, has had a passion for music her whole life. Porter was brought up in a house rich with music. Her family, filled with musicians from vocalists to pianists to horn players, would often host jam sessions that she would sing in. At the young age of 19, she began sitting in local jazz clubs. Porter quickly grew as an artist, opening for a multitude of national acts. She will bring her talent to Morso at 8pm. Call Morso for tickets at 253.530.3463.
NAKED BUNGEE JUMP February 18-19 Strip it all down for charity at the Naked Bungy Jump event to support the B.C. Schizophrenia Society. Participants will gather pledges before they plunge 150 feet toward Nanaimo River on Vancouver Island in an effort to help reduce the perceived stigma of mental illness. To learn more please visit www.wildplay.com/nakedbungyjump.
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FREE NATIONAL PARKS DAY February 20 Enjoy the day outdoors! Grab friends, family and some warm gear to adventure through Washington’s National parks. Entry is free at Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks in celebration of Presidents’ Day!
NORTHWEST FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW February 22-26 February is a great time to be indoors at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show. Over six acres of show gardens and 300 vendors will fill the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle as they help brighten the dreary winter atmosphere and help you gain ideas for your spring planting. More information can be found by visiting www.gardenshow.com.
PNW REGIONAL YO-YO CHAMPIONSHIPS February 25 Come to the Armory’s stage at the Seattle Center as you watch some amazing artists perform unique and aweinspiring moves with yo-yo’s. This event will feature people from all over the Pacific Northwest as they battle it out for a chance to head to nationals in October. For more information visit yoyoleague.com/events. Photo by Natasha Reed Photography.
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as one of your New Year’s resolutions to get more exercise in 2017? Well, here is your chance as the Chilly Hilly bike ride on Bainbridge Island takes place on Sunday, February 26. Heralded by Bike Magazine as one of the four great rides in America, you don’t want to miss this chance to see beautiful Bainbridge Island and test your body and your bike on a challenging ride. This is the 44th year of the Chilly Hilly, and the Cascade Bicycle Club is promising a cold, and possibly wet, course that will climb 2,191 feet in the 33-mile route. It’s a great opportunity to mingle with other riding enthusiasts and get a head start in tuning up that dormant winter body. The start is in Seattle where you board the ferry with your bike and enjoy the scenic cruise to Bainbridge Island. From the moment the ferry docks, the route progresses around the Bainbridge Island Parks and Recreation reservoir area. At the midpoint is the Harrison Medical Center which will provide free food, hot drinks and first aid to riders
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needing help. Local groups will have baked goods available as well as nourishing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to refuel riders in the second half of the race. At the finish line a festival atmosphere prevails, and a rotating Bainbridge Island charity organizes a chili feed for those who want to purchase a bowl. The Chilly Hilly is a true fundraiser; your registration fee supports bike safety education programs in the community, and the Cascade Bicycle Club continues to sponsor familyoriented riding events in the area. Last year there were more than 3,270 registered riders in the Chilly Hilly from all parts of the United States, there was even a rider from the United Kingdom. On-line registration has already begun at cascade.org/rides-chillyhilly. Prices vary depending upon if you want to include the ferry ride, and there is a discount for club members.
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ost of us are taught that if we work hard, plan and save, we will never face homelessness. There may have been times when this may have been true in some cases, but with the developments in the U.S. economy in the past 10 years, such notions are no longer true for most people. Our state has one of the highest rates of homelessness in the nation, and this number increased dramatically after the financial crisis of 2008. Looking at unemployment figures never indicates the bigger picture since the unemployed are no longer tracked after more than a year of unemployment. Who Becomes Homeless? Did you know that one in 50 children in the United States are homeless? In fact, the face of homelessness might surprise you since most people in this country live paycheck to paycheck. For most of the population, any kind of major financial setback could cause homelessness. Let’s consider what it takes to actually pay rent or a mortgage for some. It might come as a surprise that many individuals and families do not earn enough to afford a home. Consider this example from Washington State’s Helping Hand House: “Without spending more than 30 percent of income on housing, a household must earn $19.10 to afford a 2-bedroom. The typical renter wage is just $13.96. At minimum wage, a worker would need to work 88 hours a week, 52 weeks per year. Families earning minimum wage who need three bedrooms must work 125 hours.”
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Most often, the people affected by homelessness are the working poor. Paradoxically, many spend a considerable amount of time working and remain financially insecure. Clean, secure and affordable tiny home villages are springing up all over the United States. These communities provide temporary or long-term shelter to those who are unable to afford a home. Quixote Village Some of these communities were planned while others grew out of an existing tent camp. Quixote Village in Olympia was conceived from the latter. Campers moved into the village’s 30 cottages on Christmas Eve of 2013. This self-governed village also includes a vegetable garden, a community building that contains showers, a communal kitchen, and a dining area for residents. Quixote Village costs about half of the amount to build than a typical public housing project. Residents, who help govern their community of 144-square foot cottages, ensure that a clean, safe and sober environment continues to be maintained for residents.
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Tiny homes are multi-functional gems that can serve as a viable alternative to public housing or public shelters. Since tiny home communities can be constructed for about half of the cost of traditional public housing, they are affordable for both cities and private donors. Tiny home projects are a great solution to tent cities, and they contribute to safe communities. But most of all, they provide everyone with a slice of the American dream; a place the call their own.
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life-changing art of minimalism is a breath of fresh air after years of tumbling around in the consumer cycle. Embracing it is to give permission to slow down and remember why we are here. And the answer will be different for everyone. That’s the beauty of it. One size does not fit all. That’s because minimalism is a mindset. It’s about living intentionally. We remove the extras to make room for what nourishes us. This lifestyle is not new, nor is it a cult, trend or form of fanaticism. It’s a way of being in the world, and its current popularity is simply a sign of the times. We now know that the one who dies with the most toys doesn’t win. Fact is, the true riches of life cannot be bought. They’re created through experiences and connections with others. Period. Think about it this way. If you were to disappear off the planet, what would your surroundings say about you? What would your kitchen, closet and computer reveal? Are you living in alignment with your best self? Or have you fallen prey to being who you think you should be? Minimalism is about clarity. When we turn down the noise on the shoulda-woulda-coulda, the musicality of life comes forth. Conversely, when we feel overwhelmed, it’s hard to appreciate what’s in front of us. Without a doubt, technology has made our life better. We can travel the world from our home and access information at the click of a button. On the other hand, a compelling argument can be made that technology has made life more complex and chaotic. Thankfully, I’m not here to decide. My job is simply to share a few helpful ways to live small in a big world. The following are a few ways I’ve learned do to this:
Know there is enough. Scarcity and comparison are the killjoys of life. They spawn anxiety, doubt and jealousy. More often than not, the thought of “not enough” occurs below the radar—before we have a chance to question it. The first step is noticing your relationship to scarcity. We all feel it. Only by acknowledging it can we make room for compassion, both for self as well as others. Practice gratitude. My favorite way to cultivate gratitude is to appreciate what I already have. When I do, I am humbly reminded that the real joys in life come from collecting experiences—not things. This has the added benefit of keeping impulse buys in check. When you like what you’ve got, you don’t need more. Perhaps the best part about the practice of gratitude is how quickly it moves beyond material things into the soul of our being, filling our hearts with a sense of contentment. Get outside. There isn’t a better or more cost-effective way to recalibrate than communing with nature. It puts our problems into perspective while nourishing mind, body and spirit. We humans are unique in that we perpetually try to overcome that which we are inextricably tied to—nature. Be culturally aware. Not everyone has it as well as us, and not all Westerners have it equally well. Remaining conscious of the inordinate freedoms and luxuries we have helps us to appreciate what we already own instead of longing for more. This isn’t meant to induce guilt. The intent is to keep desire in perspective. More often than not, the grass of our neighbor is not any greener. To see more ideas about living simply, visit nosidebar.com or kerryogden.com. This article has been reprinted with permission.
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Please Deliver By February 4, 2017 Local Postal Customer
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE
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Portland, OR PERMIT #2160
Locally owned and operated Fine Jewelry, Repairs, Custom Jewelry, Appraisals Captivating Serveware and Decor by Vagabond house * Special financing up to 60 months same as cash 68 REALLL
253.514.8478 | 4711 Point Fosdick Drive NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335