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‘Marine’ Heliotrope is an absolute summer favorite
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My LDL is high and my HDL is low…What does that mean?
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Holiday Stress
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We burned 400 million gallons of gas todayThe USA consumes 400 million gallons of gasoline every day. This red hot demand for gas has pushed gas prices...by Seattle-Charlie on November 26, 2011 9:44 PM
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A Seattle morning…We watched the sun come up sitting on the beach at the Edmonds Underwater Park before we walked up the hill to...by Seattle-Charlie on July 20, 2011 3:35 AM -
Seattle rates “1″ as most walkable cityIf you go to the Walk Friendly Communities site you will find a post on the 11 most walkable cities. It has...by Seattle-Charlie on July 12, 2011 3:36 AM
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‘Marine’ Heliotrope is an absolute summer favorite
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The Carl S English Botanical Garden is a hidden gem at the Ballard LocksThis botanical garden is a tribute to the first garden horticulturist, Carl S. English, Jr. During the 43 years...by Seattle-Charlie on June 27, 2011 2:26 AM -
Tuberous Begonia Non-Stop Mix is a beautiful choice for your shaded spotsTuberous Begonias can be grown in beds, but I have had the best results in containers. It should be planted in...by Seattle-Charlie on June 20, 2011 12:38 AM -
A Seattle Gardeners ParadiseThe Washington Park Arboretum is certainly a gem on the shores of Lake Washington. It covers 230 acres and...by Seattle-Charlie on June 15, 2011 4:25 AM
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Luther Burbank Park
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Truly unique…Edmonds Underwater ParkThe Edmonds Underwater Park includes more than 27 acres of tide and bottom lands of which approximately half have...by Seattle-Charlie on July 19, 2011 3:44 AM -
A beautiful ride, or walk, along Lake SammamishThe East Lake Sammamish Trail follows along the eastern shore of Lake Sammamish within the cities of Redmond,...by Seattle-Charlie on July 12, 2011 3:18 AM -
Interurban Bike Trail – Lynnwood to EverettThis is a very easy ride. The path is paved and very well marked. The segments that are on-street riding are...by Seattle-Charlie on July 5, 2011 3:39 AM
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My LDL is high and my HDL is low…What does that mean?
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‘Dirty Dozen’ list reveals fruits/vegetables with most pesticidesApples again top the “dirty dozen” list of produce most contaminated with pesticides, while onions...by Seattle-Charlie on June 15, 2011 3:02 AM -
The right information is key to a healthy lifestyleThe Mayo Clinic website is well known for its sections on Diseases and Conditions as well as Symptoms, but for...by Seattle-Charlie on June 4, 2011 5:09 PM -
Free suggestions from a popular Seattle wellness coach.Deborah Enos HealthStyle is a diet tips sheet that is sent out monthly to those that subscribe. Ms Enos is a...by Seattle-Charlie on May 28, 2011 3:18 PM
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Holiday Stress
The MayoClinic.com site has some wonderful selections on how to beat holiday stress, or maybe make it manageable. Click Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping, How to be happy: Tips for cultivating contentment, or Relaxation techniques: Try these steps to reduce stress. I think my grandmother had a real gift to be able [...]
We burned 400 million gallons of gas today
The USA consumes 400 million gallons of gasoline every day. This red hot demand for gas has pushed gas prices to record highs. In many areas, fuel prices can vary by 20-30 cents per gallon or more. Do your part… Lose the extra weight. Bob Toth, director of new products and innovation for Goodyear, suggests [...]
Luther Burbank Park
Luther Burbank Park is solitude and peace, or a great place for the kids to play. When inclement weather starts to crowd in around the city it is easily accessible. Luther Burbank is a large park of 77 acres with three-quarters of a mile of Lake Washington waterfront. Much of the park has been left [...]
A Seattle morning…
We watched the sun come up sitting on the beach at the Edmonds Underwater Park before we walked up the hill to downtown Edmonds and ate breakfast, one of those wonderful, too large breakfasts that where very close to my childhood memories of growing up in Illinois. Just as the sun started to warm the [...]
Truly unique…Edmonds Underwater Park
The Edmonds Underwater Park includes more than 27 acres of tide and bottom lands of which approximately half have been developed with features and trails specifically for divers. The Park is the most popular of 10
Seattle rates “1″ as most walkable city
If you go to the Walk Friendly Communities site you will find a post on the 11 most walkable cities. It has some interesting information on why, how, Seattle has developed its number one ranking. It says a lot about how the Seattle community is different, more livable.
A beautiful ride, or walk, along Lake Sammamish
The East Lake Sammamish Trail follows along the eastern shore of Lake Sammamish within the cities of Redmond, Sammamish and Issaquah. Part of the “Locks to Lakes Corridor,” the trail is approximately 11 miles long. The existing “interim” soft-surface trail provides excellent views of the lake and Cascade foothills, and is popular with off-road bicyclists, [...]
My LDL is high and my HDL is low…What does that mean?
Keeping cholesterol within healthy limits isn’t just important, it is vital. If you have other risk factors for developing heart disease, you need to be even more careful — especially with your (LDL), or “bad,” cholesterol level. Cholesterol levels are measured in milligrams (mg) of cholesterol per deciliter (dL) of blood in the United States. [...]
‘Marine’ Heliotrope is an absolute summer favorite
‘Marine’ heliotrope has a compact form with broadly oval to lance-shaped, wrinkled leaves tinged with purple. In summer, it bears a profusion of fragrant
Interurban Bike Trail – Lynnwood to Everett
This is a very easy ride. The path is paved and very well marked. The segments that are on-street riding are very safe. There are no strenuous hills. Scenery is pleasant, but urban. This is a great outdoor choice where you can be
