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All-Cuts Budget Not the Only Option

Once again, lawmakers in Olympia are grappling with a huge state budget deficit. The recession is still hurting people in our state – people are earning less, spending less and thus paying fewer taxes. As a result, the state is up to $5 billion short of what it needs to fund core services for the next two years.

Stretching Their Minds

Bob Harmon and the maintenance crew at Seattle University have given a whole new meaning to the words, “Shop Talk.” That’s the title that Bob, emeritus professor of history, and the working stiffs have given to their lunchtime seminar

What Lies Ahead for Area Senior Centers?

The Good Shepherd Center in North Seattle, a stately four-story, 100-year-old brick building featuring stained glass windows, is home to the Wallingford Community Senior Center, which occupies space on the ground level. On this day, a clam chowder and chef salad lunch is served to 25 people. Eric Hughes, a former University of Washington men’s gymnastics coach, lives nearby and enjoys the companionship at lunch. Eric has been a member at the Center for nine years. volunteer teach on computer

Supercharged Retirement: Ditch the Rocking Chair, Trash the Remote, and Do What You Love

Seattle, WA – Mary Lloyd wants us to learn what Warren Buffet already knows—retiring might not make sense for you even if you have enough money to do it. Retirement has to be about what you believe in and what you want to do next to be fulfilling