Navigating the World of Real Estate
I will never forget when my wife and I bought our very first home in the hills of Irvine, California. The year was 2003 and most of you...
Become a Pedalhead!
Do you remember your dad or mom holding the seat of your bike as you tried to balance and ride on your own? If you don’t have the time or...
An Exquisite Taste of Europe
The Canadian city of Vancouver has always held a special place in my heart. First of all, it’s the only municipality that requires a last...
Airbnb and Hosting Your Home
Since its start nearly 10 years ago, the number of people listing their homes for guest stays through Airbnb has skyrocketed. As more and...
Interactive Evenings
Friday night conversations at the home of Jon Sween have taken an on international flare this year. In addition to the food on the table,...
Spring Cleaning
Every year around this time we get a primal urge to have some sort of spring cleaning in our lives. The birds start singing, the daylight...
Pet Trusts
About seven years ago, my wife Peggy decided that we needed a dog. I put my foot down and said “no,” but somehow we ended up at a rescue...
Dudes and Dolls
Where can you hold hands with a different cowboy all night long? And if that doesn’t get your heart rate up, the dancing will! Experts...
Starry Night Prom
The generous efforts of some incredibly insightful parents and the efforts of a few nonprofit organizations have given young people with...
April 2016 Athletes of the Month: Grady Okeson and Susan Kim
Grady Okeson A senior at Edmonds-Woodway High School, Grady Okeson credits Coach Alan Bonney with teaching him an important lesson. “(He...