Thu, Mar 4, 2010
Grandma's old sayings prove ageless
I often quote old sayings my grandmother repeated, sayings I suppose her own grandmother repeated to her. Sometimes I’ll quote something that causes someone else to say, “Oh, MY grandmother used to say that, too.” Or—if the person is younger-- she might frown and ask, “What does THAT mean?”
Thu, Feb 25, 2010
A once in a lifetime experience
I love the Winter Olympic Games! From the Opening Ceremonies to the Closing Ceremonies, I watch every event I possibly can, marveling at the years of work, sacrifice, money and family cooperation behind every athlete’s performance.
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Born into a loving, providing family
I recently visited my only grandson, ten-month-old Adam, at his daycare in the building where his mom works.
Fri, Feb 12, 2010
A great loss to our community
The news that Ed Aliverti died is very sad news, indeed. Ed was a good guy. At heart, he was just a good guy.
Thu, Feb 4, 2010
The Dogs of Edmonds
Today was the most spring-like of January days. It was chilly, yes, but nobody seemed to care. Spring was an attitude, a mood, not a temperature.
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
Buy local, strengthen your hometown
When my dad was a businessman in Edmonds, local merchants didn’t have as much to worry about as business people do these days, finding money to pay for rent, wages and stock. My dad had financial worries, now and then, but his expectation always was that when sales lagged, things would look up if he just hung on. And then, yes, things looked up. It’s tougher now.
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
Missing loved ones
This morning I met my cousin Carrie for “girl talk” and coffee. We had plenty to talk about, including the “Cousin Reunion” we had in the fall, welcoming the two brothers from Mesa and Anchorage to celebrate with those of us living in Washington.
Family supercedes date for holiday celebration
My Christmas tree still glows in the corner of my living room. White lights glimmer across the tops of kitchen cupboards and shine in the tall cedar that brushes against my deck.
Thu, Dec 10, 2009
Family: the best treasure of all
By Joanne Peterson My mother adored her two younger brothers, who loved her dearly, too. They stayed close in heart forever. Each of the three raised children...
Thu, Dec 3, 2009
No pumpkin pie for T-day? Blasphemy!
By Joanne PetersonThe BeaconThanksgiving: A drive to West Seattle to spend the afternoon with daughter Lisa, husband Eric and darling baby Adam. Wed have...
Tue, Nov 24, 2009
Turn those Help me prayers into Thank you
By Joanne PetersonThe Beacon One of my favorite authors, Anne Lamott, says she relies on two prayers. One is Help me. Help me. Help me. And the other is...
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
Its a daycare world
Normal 0 0 1 380 2168 18 4 2662 11.1282 0 0 0 By Joanne PetersonOnce a week, I drive to West Seattle to the daycare center where my small grandson Adam...
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
She deserved better
By Joanne Peterson Peggy Pritchard Olson died this week. Ive written other columns about my friend Peggy since her unthinkable diagnosis of ALS, a fatal...
Thu, Nov 5, 2009
Friendly dogs, literate cats Fur-ther tails of Edmonds
Home AgainJoanne Peterson Several readers have asked whether I would write again soon about The Dogs of Edmonds. I thought of this yesterday when I met...
Thu, Oct 29, 2009
Bring that butterfly to Edmonds
Home AgainBy Joanne PetersonHalloweens coming up fast, andas I do every yearI wish 6-year-old granddaughter Annika could be with me. I would love to take...
Thu, Oct 22, 2009
Nothing else like that first day of school
HOME AGAIN!By Joanne PetersonThe BeaconAnnika climbs on the school bus, toting a pink backpack loaded with the necessities a 1st grader needs at Garwood...
Thu, Oct 15, 2009
Library is where real life begins
HOME AGAIN!By Joanne PetersonThe BeaconBy now, everyone knows I like libraries. My dad first took me to a public library in Yakima when I was four. I remember...
Thu, Oct 8, 2009
Doing laundry right is an art form
HOME AGAIN!By Joanne PetersonThe BeaconIve said before that my mom had every day of her week scheduled. The schedule revolved around the household needs...
Thu, Oct 1, 2009
My grandson Adam is the cool, quiet one
HOME AGAIN!By Joanne PetersonMy daughter Lisa returned to work a few weeks ago, after a four-month maternity leave. She had mixed feelings about going ...
Thu, Sep 24, 2009
What they mean by `luxury liner
HOME AGAIN!By Joanne PetersonThe BeaconA classmatewho also is my travel agentrecently invited some of her local clients to attend a Sunday lunch in Seattle...
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