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Author of the 3rd edition of ‘The Newcomer’s Handbook for Moving to and Living in Seattle,’ Maria is a freelance writer, accountant, single mother to two teens and turtle owner. Born as a 3rd generation Seattleite and raised on Vashon Island, she tried living in other cities but found Seattle owns her heart. Also, the turtle is unwilling to move again. She can be reached by email at m.a.c.author@gmail.com.

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Earth Hour: A zero sum game?

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The first time we honored Earth Hour in my home, which was only 2 years ago, I had to explain what we were doing to my kids. They were fine with it....
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National Buy a Newspaper Day today

I found 50 cents hiding in my sofa and I'm going to use that little windfall to buy a newspaper today in honor of National Buy a Newspaper Day. For...
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Best kept secret park in Seattle: Meadowbrook Pond

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Considering that this jewel of a park is owned by Seattle Public Utilities and it used to be a sewage treatment center it's hardly surprising that...
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Reflections on snow events and holiday giving

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As the snow piles up outside and the temperature drops, and as I congratulate myself for stocking up on groceries yesterday, I realize it's time to...
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Camp out for Survival: Protest against city's homeless policies

With our first winter storm approaching we're finally beginning to settle in to the typical cold, wet weather we expect in Seattle this time of year....
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What to do and what not to do for World AIDS Day

Today is World AIDS Day, a globally recognized event for spotlighting attention on the worldwide AIDS epidemic. No matter the level of your...
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Beyond capitalism and socialism: A caring economy?

The next time you're out in public - riding a bus, standing in line at the grocery store, walking the dog - take a look at the person next to you or...
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Where to spend election night

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Hollywood has nothing on the drama that will likely play out on election day this Tuesday. If you prefer to be in the middle of the action there are a...
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Step to the beat

Art walks are fun, with a variety of offerings from art to food to music, but if you really want to get your groove on, take yourself down to the...
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Thawing the Seattle Freeze

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10,000 years ago a retreating glacier carved out the terrain of Seattle. According to adherents of the phenomenon known as the "Seattle...
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