I’m planning to write one of those self-help, motivational books one of these days. That is, if I can get up for it. I almost got around to it yesterday, but I got invited to a chili feed at the last moment.
I love living a technology-filled life. On any given day, I engage in multiple cell phone conversations, conduct several email…
Summer is finally heating up and that means people will be looking for ways to cool off.
Compared to other living things, we humans are peculiar in lots of ways.
Barack Obama and “change.”
Sun, sun, sun . . . at last! After speculation that summer would be cancelled, the sun is blazing down again. And of course, not moments after the sun arrived, so did the chorus of “It’s too hot!”
As the third of five children, I learned to live in the middle, working both sides to my advantage and negotiating, always negotiating.
Can you spot the sentence that is not contained within our nation’s Declaration of Independence?
Q: What is the difference between adding a Web site to my favorites and bookmarking a Web site?
If you’ve been watching the steady climb of gasoline prices, you may have missed the latest boost by the state to the gas tax. As of July 1, the state added the final 1.5-cent increase from the 2005 transportation revenue package passed by the Legislature.
How well do you, your family and friends know your country’s history? Take the following quiz and find out. It could make for some interesting conversations during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Note: This week’s column is an excerpt from my forthcoming book, “Relative Discomfort: The Family Survival Guide.” I simply couldn’t wait to share it with you! Enjoy, and look for the book in stores this fall. I will also be doing some book and stand-up events across the country — with special attention paid to Kirkland, Redmond and my homeys of the greater Eastside. Hope to see you there!
And I thought the weather got people riled up! Going from meteorology to the energy industry put me in stormy seas.
As co-owner of a technology company, it is my role and responsibility to stay up-to-date on the arrival and adaptation of as many technological ideas, innovations and practices as humanly possible.
Several years ago, I watched a thought-provoking film, The Great Divorce, based on the book by C. S. Lewis.
With Fourth of July just around the corner, it’s time to celebrate. But before your family celebrates this year, make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety.
The other day, I thought of a new law that ought to be enacted.
Thinking of buying a new television? Well, apparently you are not alone if a new jumbo-tronic video monster is calling your name. According to a consumer survey taken this May, more Americans than ever are thinking of getting a new TV.
Downtown Redmond needs a makeover.
Every candidate for president, the U.S. Senate and Congress should be asked the following question this year: Do you want the price of gasoline to come down?
