Julie
writes about life in Snohomish County. Her columns run three
times each week in The Herald.
House histories just waiting to be discovered In the first moments of 2009, my boy and I stood on our front porch listening to the thunder of distant fireworks. He clanged pans together to celebrate, for the first time, being up past midnight on New Year's. [More] January 4 Laugh your way to a better 2009, says therapist Oh, joy. Here it comes, the push to improve. Lose 20 pounds in 30 days. Sweep away the clutter. Organize those closets. [More] December 28
Special kids get a special visit with Santa Visiting Santa can be intimidating for any child. A crowded mall? An up-close encounter with a bearded stranger in a red suit? For lots of kids, it's no joy. [More] December 10