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Finding acceptance in church
New pastor receives warm welcome at Madrona Grace Presbyterian
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By Jessica Keller
Madison Park Time editor When Pastor Reginald Avant received a phone call from someone at Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church last summer, he was not excited to answer. Not only was he on his way to a bereavement call at the Atlanta hospital where he worked as a staff chaplain, but he dreaded answering another call from a prospective employer only to be told that, once again, that he had not been selected for a job to which he applied. Frankly, he didn’t want to hear it that day. Instead, in his text letting the caller know he could not speak at that time, Avant requested that the caller not stand on ceremony and tell him he had not gotten the Madrona Grace pastor job over the phone, but could he please just text him the news? In a subsequent phone call, however, Avant learned that, not only did church leadership want to offer him the job, but they wanted him for the position all along. It turns out that, unlike other Presbyterian churches to which he had applied for jobs over the last 15-plus years, the Madrona Grace congregation was more than happy to welcome a black, gay pastor in an inter-racial marriage to lead their church. Since his first day Aug. 1 of last year, the Madrona Grace congregation has embraced both “Pastor Reggie,” as he is called and his charismatic approach to preaching — something that carried over from his Pentecostal upbringing. Avant said, as well, his philosophy on practicing Christianity through a social justice lens coincides with what has been a long-time mission at Madrona Grace. Madrona Grace’s mission is to practice Christianity through hospitality, faith and justice, and its motto is “You are always welcome here, no matter what.” “For me, that’s a powerful point because for me, being a gay man, that has not always been the case,” Avant said. Sadly, that has not been the case for much of Avant’s religious journey, ever since he had to resign from his assistant pastor job at an Ontario, California church when he came out as gay in 1996. Avant said that setback and his overall poor experience coming out made him
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Photo by Jessica Keller Pastor Reggie Avant stands among the pews at Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church, where he has led the congregation since Aug. 1 of last year. He and his congregation welcome everybody, no matter who they are, to attend the church.
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had to The chuckle chuckle came because, when I saw with all our it. Impatiently persistent efforts stuck in a line to get neighbors of cars waiting engaged in preparing for emerto get through gencies, our little road construcMadison Park tion going volunteer group down Madihad never considson Street, I ered recommendglanced over ing the hiring of a the signage “personal services” on the large business to get van in front of Margie Carter the job done. me. It adverMP Emergency Prep Well then, why tised a range not? of “personal If you are a services”— person of means, but with little everything from picking up dry time or inclination to get your cleaning and children to decluttering and preparing earthquake household prepared to survive a major earthquake, perhaps you kits.
could hire a home organizer or personal services assistant to get the job done. My answer to “why not” offers another question: What else? Getting some personal survival supplies in place is an essential component of getting through a disaster, and this requires some advance planning and organizing. But equally important in the preparation arena is having conversations and scenarios to consider with your household, family and neighbors. Beyond getting the supplies in place, do you have a sense of who your immediate neighbors are and how you might be helpful to each other? Who might have some specific skills, experience or needs in case of emergency?
Host a block social A shared project is usually a good way to get to know someone. Perhaps you already know your immediate neighbors, but you might widen the circle a bit by suggesting a shared project of helping each other learn a few basic skills should we have a disruptive earthquake or natural disaster. The Seattle Office of Emergency Management has some handy 2-minute skills videos to help you. Go to https://www. seattle.gov/emergency-management/training#onlinecourses and scroll down to find these online resources on earthquake basics: • When and how to shut off gas and water valves • How to use a fire extinguisher Could you offer your home
and a beverage to several of your neighbors and watch these videos together? By doing this, you might learn who has tools, skills or experience that might be useful; who might have mobility or medical concerns; what pets might need attention; or which neighbor’s house might be a good gathering place post-disaster. Some neighbors might be further along in preparing kits and have smart tips to offer or help problem solve a challenge. For example, it’s helpful to get other’s opinion on where the heck you should store your emergency supplies. It’s not the same for everyone. You can identify storage places for everything, ones likely to stay dry and secure for the long
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Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival celebrates with events online and at Seattle Center Seattle Center Festál continues with the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 8 through April 10. Following last year’s virtual festival, this year features a lineup of both in-person events and a virtual program. In-person events will take place in the Armory Food & Event Hall and Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center. The free public festival includes sake tastings, a calligraphy exhibit and a tea ceremony with the theme Soul of Artisans. “Cherry blossoms remind us of renewal of spring and life,” festival producer Tazue Sasaki said in a press release. “We would like to invite not only our community but everyone to enjoy this renewal together through our festival offerings, after two years of isolation.” While the theme of the festival focuses on artisans, social justice is also at the forefront of the Cherry Blossom Festival. For festival organizers, promotion of Japanese culture awareness is vital in uncertain times of racial disparity. A goal of the festival is to earn true understanding and empathy from the general public for Japanese culture, arts, and people by presenting the event’s programs. First-time Cherry Blossom food court partners include Teinei Restaurant with bento and Modern, a Japanese café specializing in sushi and pastries, with inari. In addition, the festival welcomes back Phinney Ridge’s Tokara Japanese Confectionary, known for its artistically sweet creations. Setsuko Pastry will also have packaged mochi and cookies available. The festival’s activities include sake tasting presented by Hyogo Business and Cultural Center, outdoor martial arts, a calligraphy exhibit, a tea ceremony, film screenings, history panels, performing arts including Comprehensive koto music and a cherry blossom gift shop. In tandem with the live festival, the Cherry Blossom Festival will offer virtual programming on its website, cherryblossomfest.org, as well. According to a press release, the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Dr. Collins Woodside Cultural Festival was initiated on May 8, 1976, when Japan’s former Dr. Chet Woodside Prime Minister Takeo Miki gifted 1,000 cherry trees to Seattle in comDr. Tammy Eckart memoration of America’s bicentennial and the long friendship between the people of Japan and Washington state.
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The easy but ever-vigilant art of espalier Tree Talk
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p against the wall: That phrase usually carries a sense of anxiety or exhaustion with it. Not so in the horticultural world. What you are looking at in the photograph is an example of espalier. It is a fruiting pear, literally up against a wall — a brick wall. Anyone who has traveled McGilvra Boulevard a block north of Madison Street and looked to the west has, no doubt, seen this pear against its pristine white background. It is, to this gardener’s eye, the finest example of espalier ever seen, anywhere. During the stretch of holidays surrounding the winter solstice, it is densely outlined in white lights, one of the (if not the most) iconic symbols of the holiday season in Madison Park. Sparkling in the darkness of winter, it literally stops traffic. The tree came with the house when Norm and Mary Ives bought the property. The house had been built in 1948. All connections with the original owners have vanished, so any oral history of the plant is lost. Guessing from the girth of its trunk and the heft of its horizontal branches, this pear is 50 or more years old and has been, quite obviously, meticulously maintained all through its life. “We loved the aesthetic of the tree against the white brick from the moment we saw it,” Norm said. “It was later, after we moved in, that we realized we are now the stewards of something special. We could not tell you how many folks stop and take pictures.” The word “espalier” is French, referring, in the 17th century, to a trellis or form on which a plant is trained to grow in a highly controlled two-dimensional pattern, going up and wide, but not out. Later the word came to represent
the entire horticultural technique and the particular espaliered plant itself. The system, which can be traced to ancient Rome, is as practical as it is ornamental. In a small garden, any number of woody plants can be trained in this way, bringing the beauty of foliage and flower but consuming little outdoor living space. An espaliered fruit tree trained on a south or west facing wall, where it gets an abundance of sunlight, can produce copious amounts of apples, pears, figs or peaches on limbs that are easy to reach and tend. It takes a minimum of two years to get an espalier going. If the idea appeals to you, this month would be a great time to start. Just be certain that you keep the plants deeply watered through the warm months ahead. Start with a one or five-gallon sized plant. Put it in the ground next to the wall, out far enough that as the plant grows and the trunk thickens, it will have the necessary space. Espalier can take many geometric, or even abstract, shapes. The tiered, horizontal T shape you see in the picture is a common and relatively easy shape to achieve. As the plant stretches up the first year, take note of the side branches you want to cultivate and snip the others back to the trunk. You can use twine, wire or hooks in the wall to keep these limbs growing straight out at a 90-degree angle. When the plant reaches the height you want, cut the vertical growth off just above the top tier of limbs. It may take three or more years to reach the desired height, all the while you’ll be watering and grooming. Nip back unwanted shoots as they emerge. Application of a balanced fertilizer or a heavy top dressing of compost will speed healthy
Photo by Mary Henry This pear tree on McGilvra Boulevard in Madison Park is a fine example of espalier — where plants are trained to grow flat against a support, in this case a wall.
“We loved the aesthetic of the tree against the white brick from the moment we saw it. It was later, after we moved in, that we realized we are now stewards of something special. We could not tell you how many folks stop and take pictures." — Norm Ives Madison Park resident and steward of an espaliered pear tree on hiss property growth. Once you’ve achieved the shape you want, it is a process of removing the shoots, called “suckers,” which emerge along the trunk and horizontal branches.
The pear pictured was once managed by a contracted gardening company. Now, Norm does the job himself. He doesn’t cultivate this pear
PREP, FROM PAGE 2 run but still accessible after major shaking. What do you include in the way of food, supplies to stay dry and warm and systems to manage your waste without water to flush your toilet? Again, the OEM website, https://www.seattle.gov/ emergency-management/prepare/ prepare-yourself, offers plenty of guidance, but making use of these resources sometimes requires the nudge of a buddy. I learned from a neighbor where to purchase and how to best store 2.5-gallon containers of distilled water and to include an eyedropper and small bottle of bleach labeled with the number of drops to purify the entire container before drinking. A neighbor who moved here from California offered an idea that wouldn’t have occurred to me — stash sturdy shoes under my bed, tied to the post by their laces so they would be easy to find should broken glass surround
for the fruit. So, he does nothing to encourage or preserve emerging pears. “From October through March, I basically don’t do anything,” he said. “We have a professional lighting company do the Christmas lights. When the pear starts leafing out, I go out monthly and remove the suckers.” He speaks of the process as if it were meditation. Once established, this is all that espalier really requires. But it involves patience, vigilance and consistency. Ah ha! Therein lies a life lesson, another one of the many gifts of the garden. Be patient, vigilant and consistent, and you’ll likely be able to handle being up against a wall beautifully and fruitfully.
my bed when I need to make a nighttime evacuation. Another friend told me how she organized a “show-and-tell” on her block for people to bring the most clever item they’ve included in their emergency kits. Ideas were sparked and so were relationships. Making connections beyond your block You can contact your local Madison Park Neighborhood Emergency Preparation Team to find out what we’re doing and how you might get involved. Watch for announcements of our summer drill to activate our emergency communication hub, and join us in practicing how to help our neighborhood get through whatever disaster might next be on the horizon. Sarah Armstrong, saraharmstrong215@gmail.com Mary Beth McAteer, msimiele1@gmail.com Margie Carter, margiecarter@ comcast.net
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Letter to the editor Additional funding will improve services at McGilvra Elementary Editor, We want to thank you for your Jan. 10 article about our neighborhood public elementary school, McGilvra. We are excited to let you and our community know about increased investments in Washington State public schools for the 2022-23 school year and beyond, which will directly impact McGilvra Elementary School and other neighborhood schools. Among the legislative accomplishment this year is dedication of more than $600 million over the next three years to help schools hire more counselors, nurses, social workers and psychologists. We know the social-emotional supports for our community are critical for engagement and learning, and we are so pleased to see additional funded. A big thank you to Washington State taxpayers, the Washington State Legislature, Seattle Public Schools and public-school advocates so we can have increased investments in our public schools for the future! The McGilvra PTA would also like to remind our community about some of the great features of our school.
McGilvra Elementary School was built in 1913 and has served generations of Seattleites. It is a small, welcoming neighborhood school and community that feeds primarily from Madison Park, Denny Blaine, Washington Park, Madison Valley and Arboretum neighborhoods. We have wonderful teachers who have been with the school for five to 20+ years — once they come, they stay as the school is such a great community and place to be! Our principal is a strong leader and collaborator. Teachers and staff get to know all the students and their families. There are many opportunities for family involvement and a strong PTA that supports community engagement. We have a full-time math and reading academic intervention teacher who supports our reading support program. We have a great art program, physical education three times a week and vocal and instrumental music. McGilvra boasts a large outdoor area and a newly resurfaced turf field that
gets well used before and after school and at recess. We also have a beautiful cafeteria and multipurpose building, newly built in 2018, where the school hosts concerts and other community events. McGilvra supports great academics in addition to a strong social-emotional focus; we have a wonderful school counselor (now fully funded by the state) who teaches curriculum in each classroom every week and supports students in small groups and one-on-one. McGilvra also supports numerous opportunities for student leadership development including student council from K-fifth grade. There is a great afterschool program that includes outdoor time, indoor crafts, snacks and homework time that runs until 6 p.m. in addition to a KidsTime program where kids can take hour-long afterschool programs in a range of activities including jewelry making, outdoor education, chess and world languages. Being a public school, it is free for every child to attend McGilvra. To learn more about the school, visit our website at https://mcgilvraes.seattleschools.org/ and our PTA website at mcgilvrapta.org. The McGilvra Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association
Mark Elliot Swannack June 14, 1966 - March 24, 2022
Mark Elliot Swannack passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022. Mark was born June 14, 1966, in Carmichael, California. Mark grew up in Richland Washington attending Hanford high school and graduating in 1984. After graduation Mark became a chef working for various restaurants over many years and created happiness for people through food. He lived in the Seattle Washington area for a number of years, until moving back to the Tri-Cities. Mark was an avid reader, So much so that he would take the time to go to book signings and meet the authors, such as Patti Briggs. He also enjoyed interactions with others on the video game “Second life”. He lived an active life on Facebook with many friends that cared about him deeply. Mark was somebody that was always looking for the positive in life and enjoyed having long conversations with friends and siblings. He was preceded in death by his father Dan L Swannack. Mark will be truly missed by his surviving mother and siblings; his mother Tess J. Moore, his younger sister Carmen Swannack-Evans and her spouse Jeffrey Evans, his older brother Russell Swannack and his spouse Diane Swannack, as well as his oldest brother Cordell Swannack and his spouse Shannon Swannack. Those we love don’t ever go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed and very dear in our hearts. Mark will be cremated at Mueller’s funeral home in Kennewick. In Lieu of flowers, Please make a donation to a charity that he supported annually www.wreathsaccrossamerica.com.
Maintaining a healthy digestive system
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aintaining a healthy digestive system is important to overall vitality and wellbeing. Digestive imbalance presents in various ways. Examples of discomforts after eating include gas, bloating, acid reflux, mucus and congestion, constipation, loose stool, rashes, cloudy head, lethargy and irritability. The precise presentation pattern suggests the root of imbalance, thus intimating the remedy. In Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old system of wellness in India, the solution is individual and nuanced, yet potent. It begins with an understanding of dosha. How doshas factor into gut health In order to comprehend dosha, it’s important to recognize that from an Ayurvedic perspective, all people and things are composed of five elements — space, air, fire, water and earth — in varying amounts. The three doshas — vata, pitta and kapha — are specific combinations of these elements. Vata dosha is comprised of air and space. Pitta dosha is made up of fire and water. Kapha dosha consists of earth and water. The relative predominance of each dosha in the digestive system influences appetite, digestion, absorption and elimination. When one dosha is in excess,
corresponding digestive symptoms can result.
Digestive Pitta Pitta is the warmest and Digestive vata most intense Vata is the dosha. When lightest, coldexcess pitta est, driest, most predominates, mobile dosha. we are prone Excess vata in the to acid reflux, gut results in a loose stool, tendency toward sharp appegas, bloating with tite and even corresponding rashes. We belly discomfort, may also tend Annie Lindberg constipation and a to feel irritable The Point Acupuncture lightheaded feelwhen missing ing when hungry. a meal. To encourage Foods that digestive balance and minimize should be reduced when pitta these symptoms, we can favor symptoms are present are hot, foods that soothe vata and minipungent, spicy, salty and sour. mize meals that negatively affect These include garlic, raw onions, vata. Foods to reduce during gas chilis, jalapeños and vinegar. and bloating are include snacks Processed foods, which are typilike crackers and popcorn, most cally salt-laden, fried foods, most beans, iced drinks, and excess raw cooked oils, except ghee and cofood and ruffage. conut oil, and alcohol are also best In order to actively soothe avoided. So too are stimulants digestive vata, consider adding including caffeine and nicotine. substantive, warm, moist, and Dietary alterations that pacify subtly sweet foods, such as warm pitta and restore digestive ease soups, broths, stews, oatmeal and include cool, astringent, bitter kitcharis, all with warming spices. and subtly sweet foods such as a A hint of sea salt and a splash of plethora of raw or lightly cooked sour also benefit. Maintaining veggies and fruits. Beans, coola routine and cultivating serening herbs and spices like cilantro, ity within a comfortably warm coriander, fennel and cardamom environment further calm vata are also balancing. The raw green symptoms. ruffage that challenges the vata
gut balances excess pitta. A cool environment and a focus on going with the flow soothe pitta symptoms too. Digestive kapha Kapha is the heaviest dosha. When kapha dominates the digestive system, there is a tendency toward lethargy after meals, brain fog, decreased motivation and possible congestion and mucus. Earth and water mixed makes mud, and our bodies and minds indeed feel muddy and sticky with elevated kapha. Foods that amplify kapha include heavy, sweet, oily and cold foods such as ice creams, dense and sweet desserts, pastries, cheeses, fried foods and excess nuts. Modifying meals by adding light, warm, dry, stimulating, spicy foods mitigate kapha. When kapha predominates, a little caffeine can be helpful, which cannot be said for other doshic imbalances. Overeating exacerbates symptoms, whereas reducing meal quantity and frequency, allowing ample time for complete digestion, helps. Stimulating activities as well as moderate to vigorous exercise aid reduction of kapha symptoms as well. Conclusion Many people suffer at times from digestive imbalances, expe-
riencing gas, bloating, acid reflux, mucus, constipation, loose stool, rashes, lethargy or irritability. By recognizing how specific symptoms correlate with Ayurvedic doshas, dietary shifts can be made that reduce the aggravating dosha and restore gut health. In addition to the foods we choose, other factors can contribute to digestive difficulties such as environmental toxins like pesticides and herbicides, foodborn pathogens, antibiotics, some medications, stress, an imbalanced gut microbiota, poor food combinations, nutritional deficiencies and inflammation. Professional guidance can help identify and mitigate such factors, promoting a healthy gut. Serious medical conditions including a range of gastrointestinal and other systemic disorders can produce similar digestive symptoms, so it is important to see a licensed medical professional if symptoms are chronic or intense. A licensed medical provider with additional Ayurvedic training can expand on these ideas with thoughtful, personalized guidance to foster vitality and wellness. — Annie Lindberg is a licensed practitioner and the owner of The Point Acupuncture and Ayurveda in Madison Park
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PASTOR, FROM PAGE 1 question his faith but who he was as a person. After a stint in conversion therapy, Avant said he feared his only options were to be untrue to himself and unhappy in life or to go to Hell, which led him to attempt suicide. Avant said his hope and his faith was restored while he was at a LGBTQ-friendly church service in San Francisco. He said he heard God speak to him words from Psalm 139, “You are fearfully and wonderfully made.” At that moment he accepted himself for who he was and trusted his value in God’s eyes. While aspects of his past are painful, Avant said he is willing to share his story because it may
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“People will get to know Jesus Christ at our church, but they’ll get to know Jesus Christ through our actions." — Pastor Reggie Avant help other people to hear it and find hope. Avant said he is happy to be in Seattle and is pleased that the Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church congregation has been so welcoming to him and his husband, Jason, who is still living in Atlanta until he can find work as a psychotherapist in Seattle. Avant said, just like he found a home at Madrona Grace, the church really does welcome everybody, whether they believe in Jesus Christ He likes that the church congregation is diverse and willing to carry out Jesus Christ’s words through actions: to “do the work.” “People will get to know Jesus Christ at our church, but they’ll get to know Jesus Christ through our actions,” Avant said. Church services are currently in person at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, 832 32nd Ave., or people can attend via Zoom, https://us02web.zoom. us/j/86098870838. Go to www. madronagrace.org to learn more.
Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church hosting Easter services
Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church invites the community to an Easter sunrise service at 8 a.m. April 17 at Madrona Beach Park, 853 Lake Washington Blvd. Following the services, there will be an Easter egg hunt at around 11:30 at the church, 832 32nd Ave. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Residents invited to sign up for Earth Day cleanup at UW Botanic Gardens The Arboretum Foundation is partnering with UW Botanic Gardens and the Student Conservation Association to organize a work service event at the arboretum on Earth Day. People are invited to help remove invasive ivy and weed the plant collections. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 23 at Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Seattle. Pre-registration for the event is required, and organizers recommend early sign up because space is limited. Volunteers under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. People should register any child attending. Register at https://arboretumfoundation.org/ events/earth-day/. The day of the event, people should arrive at the Graham Visitors Center Parking Lot and then follow directions to Crabapple Meadow to check in. People should bring with them a water bottle, food and gloves. People should weear long pants and closed-toe shoes and a jacket. Tools and training will be provided.
Red Cross seeking blood donations to build supply The Red Cross is asking people to schedule a blood or platelet donation as soon as possible to help ensure patients get the care they need as the blood supply is vulnerable. According to a press release, the Red Cross blood supply remains incredibly vulnerable — especially as doctors begin to resume elective surgeries previously delayed by omicron. It’s critical that individuals schedule a blood or platelet donation immediately to help ensure patients get the care they need as soon as possible. To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800RED CROSS or download the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
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Terpenes are volatile aromatic compounds found in millions of plants, especially cannabis, that create the unique smell profile of each flower. They’ve been the center of attention in cannabis research for the last several years, largely due to the “entourage effect” they produce with various cannabinoids. Terpenes offer strong potential to tailor the effects of a cannabis product to the needs of the consumer. This is because terpenes have their own pharmacological effects that influence the “personality” of a strain of cannabis and the effect it provides. The cannabis plant is known to produce more than 200 terpenes, although many of them appear only in trace amounts. Selecting strains based not only on cannabinoid profile, but also terpenoid content, gives the user more customization and control over the desired outcome. Like cannabinoids, terpenoids are fat soluble and interact with a wide variety of receptors throughout the brain and body. In fact, cannabinoids may improve the ability of terpenes to
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cross the blood/brain barrier by increasing membrane permeability, furthering their synergistic potential, but more research is needed to confirm this theory. This article is intended as a handguide for navigating common terpenoids, their effects, and the most common strains they’re found in. However, it’s important to consider the entire terpenoid composition of a cannabis strain when making a selection, since some terpenes can overpower others… Alpha and beta-pinene are two of the more common terpenes. You can recognize these terpenes by their classic christmas tree scent, sometimes carrying notes of rosemary. These terpenes are quite volatile, and can easily be destroyed by light, heat, poor growing methods, or poor storage methods. Cannabis strains high in pinene- notably Jack Herer, Kona Gold, Trainwreck, Dutch Treat, but also plenty of others- are known for being more clearheaded because pinene aids short-term memory by inhibiting enzyme activity in the brain. Strains that express higher levels of pinene are
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By Richard Carl Lehman
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adison Park worked extremely well for the singles set in the ’60s and ’70s with its cheap rent, great shopping and the many beaches and parks. The best form of entertainment in the summertime was boating. Anything from inflatables to fancy yachts allowed Seattleites to fulfill their cravings of being on the water. One of the best ways to quench this thirst was to attend functions on the water like opening day of boating season. A group of friends anxious to get summer started contrived to build a watercraft to rival most yachts. It was to be a sizeable design accommodating 20 to 30 passengers. As I remember, it began with a steel-welded frame 30 feet long and 17 feet wide with 36 drums wedged between the wood floors. The power plant at the stern was an Evinrude 50hp and a 25hp Johnson. At starboard an overstuffed captain’s chair was placed and elevated to get a clear view of all. The governor’s chair, also overstuffed, was placed at the port on an oval rug. Next to it was a pole lamp. Just ahead of this was the most important area: the ship’s comfort station and honeymoon area. Forward of this was the main salon, encompassing couches, chairs and a coffee table atop a gold carpet. Toward the bow was the ship’s bar, and on the bow was a huge innertube with the ship’s name, “The Gus Arno.” There was a comedian in the Portland area by that name; it was obscure enough, so we felt safe in choosing it. This guy was so popular that after gigs he regularly thanked his audience with a “Thank you, both of you!” The Gus was approved by the Coast Guard and given official numbers. Since our vessel was good to go, we started planning the opening day of boating excursion. We told everyone to meet at Madison dock where the Gus was temporarily moored on the north side catching most of the sun. Free is a good moorage fee. We were to leave at 9 a.m. sharp.
It was a bright, clear day, and our guests began to arrive in cutoffs and bikinis, bringing cocktails, ice and food. Music welcomed them by way of a car radio connected to a battery. We began the venture by motoring north and entered Lake Union, acknowledging the Coast Guard who waved us into the slower boat lane. A few banners adorned the raft like, “This One’s Paid For!” and “Hurray! Hurray! It’s the First of May! Outdoor Activities Begin Today!” Pulling up next to a large yacht and asking to anchor next to them also met with a “We’d rather not…” Unbeknownst to said yacht people, I quietly dove down and loosely tied to his anchor anyway. Thank you, sir. The captain
Madrona Neighborhood Association hosting wine event
The Madrona Neighborhood Association is hosting a wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres event from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 14. The wine tasting, which costs $35 per person, includes live music, 20 international wines served by Leschi Market and homemade gourmet hors d’oeuvres. Contact Monica Jones-Borges, madronawinetasting@gmail.com for more information or to purchase tickets.
Madrona Mayfair returns next month
The Madrona Neighborhood Association, with the support of local sponsors, invites families to Madrona Mayfair, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 7 at the Madrona Playfield, 3211 E. Spring St. The
seemed to be questioning why we were so close. Most male seafarers liked our bikini-clad crew. Some bitter yacht people queried if our outhouse was sanitary, to which we responded we were connected to Metro. A favorite decoration was an aqua-colored telephone that was attached to a battery. We would ring it when a large boat was near and answer, “Hello? Oh, it’s for you!” and hand it to them. This was our time to not only be observers of the infamous opening day of boating season but to really be a part of it. We were in! And yes, our design was matched by no one in the parade! It was time for the ship’s morning cocktail consisting of 1/4 coffee and 3/4 brandy. Opening day always had a
event includes a parade, pony rides, face painting, balloon artist, bouncy house and carnival games. The Parade line-up begins at 9:15 a.m. at Al Larkins Park, 34th and Pine, and the parade begins at 9:30. At 10 a.m. there will be a reptile man show at the shelter house, and Charles the Clown will perform at 11 a.m. at the shelter house.
Libraries return to regular hours
Beginning last week, The Seattle Public Library returned most locations to the open hours established prior to Jan. 21, 2022, when the library temporarily reduced hours because of the impacts from the COVID-19 Omicron variant. As well, for the first time in over two years, the Central Library’s Book Spiral
theme. This particular year it was “Let the Good Times Roll!” and the times certainly did roll. The parade started at the Montlake Cut, and it was wall-to-wall onlookers, even on the bridge. It was then time for the custom of saluting the ships with an exchange of greetings: Proper yachties raised their hands to their brows with a salute, while ours was a brace of moons. Everyone cheered loudly! Our goal was to get to Meydenbauer Yacht Club to partake of whatever functioning was to be had. We tied to a willing benefactor and caught rides by small speed or row boats. Dressed in our earlier attire — bikinis, cutoffs and other fashionable swimwear accessories — we cocktailed, danced and mixed with all of them (even the folks with white
on Levels 6 through 9, as well as the Level 10 Reading Room, reopened to the public one day a week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. Patrons are invited to browse the non-fiction Book Spiral’s extensive collections, artwork and other features it contains, and to visit the Level 10 Reading Room. Go to www.spl.org/Hours for a complete list of hours and locations. Central Library (Levels 1, 3 & 5) 1000 Fourth Ave. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. Capitol Hill Branch 425 Harvard Ave. E. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 8 p.m.
and blue attire). The captain, the admiral and myself — the ship’s doctor — aimed home laughing all the way. We passed a fancy boat, and the captain yelled, “What are you celebrating?” We yelled, “Made the last payment yesterday!” The smiling never stopped. The hangovers hung, however. Even though we were labeled “The Scourge of Lake Washington” by Emmett Watson (Seattle P.I. and Seattle Times) we had our name to fame on the wall at the Seattle Yacht Club. The Gus and its crew miss our adventures and the many smiles created. This year promises to be the best. Save the date: May 7! The theme is “Boating Through the Decades!
Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Douglass-Truth Branch 2300 E. Yesler Way 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Madrona-Sally Goldmark 1134 33rd Ave. 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Montlake Branch 2401 24th Ave. E. 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
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Premera Blue Cross Broadway at the Paramount 2022-23 season announced Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount will continue welcoming patrons back to The Paramount Theatre during its 2022-23 season. New subscriptions are available for purchase beginning April 8. Patrons can visit STGPresents.org/ Broadway to sign up. Josh LaBelle, Executive Director of Seattle Theatre Group (STG) said, “We are honored to be presenting some of the most engaging Broadway touring theater available in our country,” Seattle Theatre Group Executive Director Josh LaBelle said in a press release. “This series aligns well with STG’s vision as The People’s Theatre — a place where all are welcomed and represented. We are most appreciative to our patrons, artists and our talented staff who continue to come together and keep the arts vital in this community.” The 2022-23 Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount Season schedule is as follows: • HADESTOWN July 12 – 17, 2022 • • •
HARPER LEE’S TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Oct. 11 - 16, 2022 JAGGED LITTLE PILL Nov. 8 – 13, 2022
BLUE MAN GROUP (Season Option)*
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MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Dec. 14, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2023 AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Jan. 24 – Feb. 5, 2023
DEAR EVAN HANSEN (Season Option)* March 7 - 12, 2023 HAIRSPRAY April 4 – 9, 2023
*A completed subscription purchase must be processed in order to purchase tickets for the Season Options. Season Options are not included in an 2022-23 season package. Additional purchase is required. Watch www.STGPresents.org for single ticket on-sale dates or sign up for the eClub at www.STGPresents.org/Broadway to follow all the latest news and on-sale dates. ****** The 2022/2023 Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount series is presented by Seattle Theatre Group, with support for the second year from Premera Blue Cross as the series title sponsor. Brotherton Cadillac is the official auto sponsor.
Photo by Matthew Murphy Sahr Ngaujah, first row from left, as Toulouse-Lautrec, Natalie Mendoza as Satine, Tam Mutu as the Duke of Monroth, Ricky Rojas as Santiago, Aaron Tveit, second row, as Christian and Danny Burstein as Harold Zidler perform in a production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, which is one of Premera Blue Cross Broadway at the Paramount’s 2022-23 offerings.
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