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A Niche For The Natural

Emmott Chase, in his 100th year of life, may no longer retain his ability to dig up weeds and rearrange the two-ton boulders in his yard as he once did, ... [more]

Backyard Bounty

Looking for ways to add to your usual holiday décor? Tacoma’s Jennifer Robbins, owner of J. Robbins Florist, urges readers to use home garden plants and flowers to create warm ... [more]

Doctors Making a Difference

We asked you to tell us about South Sound medical professionals who are making a difference in and out of the office, and you told us. No doubt about it, ... [more]

From the Editor

I didn’t have the sniffles, but I put the box of tissues on my desk (that I previously lifted from office manager Elisabeth Bowerman’s desk) to good use while editing ... [more]

History Repeats

From the moment you walk through the solid walnut door of Tom and Elaine Falk’s home on Lake Steilacoom in Lakewood, you know it’s not an ordinary house. In fact, ... [more]

Horse Whispers

The newcomer, her lower leg wrapped in purple tape, plays with the automatic water dispenser, tossing her head, drinking and splashing water. A 3-year-old mare, Little Ava, has recently arrived ... [more]

Indochine Shines

Lovers of Thai cuisine don’t have to book a trip to Bangkok to enjoy authentic dishes in a gorgeous Thai house setting. The Indochine Asian Dining Lounge offers a perfect ... [more]

Make Your Mark

From classic and urban painters to graphic designers and glassblowers, art can be found everywhere. However not all art is truly accessible to everyone. Some people cannot afford to buy ... [more]

Spectacular Scenery

As they drove along the scenic road, rays of sunlight broke through the cold, gray silence. Drawing closer to their destination, bits of azure blue sky began to peek out ... [more]