Mac Potts: Local Musical Prodigy Shares Love through Music
Mac Potts was born with music inside of him. He recalls playing with musical toys as a young child growing up in Kalama, and listening to any cassette tape he could get his hands on. He says, “Music has always
Relationship “Connectication”
For human beings in every part of our society, and especially between couples, great value is placed on clear communication. We all want to be understood. At some level, we all want to be known. We are Brenda and Gil
Day Trip: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
The amazing sea life and land animals at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium make it well worth the 2.5-hour drive from Vancouver.
Renaissance Dad: Love Means Never having to Wear Hiking Boots
Spring sunshine creeps through the curtains, throwing lacey shadows across the thick comforter of our hotel bed. Victoria, the amazing woman who became wife on this very morning, years ago, appears with a tall, steaming carafe of coffee. Ah, my life
The New Domesticity: February Twilight
When my children were young, I regularly encouraged the memorization of seasonal poems. We’d delight in the rich autumn days as we envisioned Helen Hunt Jackson’s lines, “From dewy lanes at morning / The grapes’ sweet odors rise,” or we’d
Children’s Film Festival Seattle
Kids today face daily challenges and fears, in their home, social and academic spheres. At the same time, most of them encounter no shortage of media choices, from YouTube to games to apps. Media has a powerful influence on children,
Explore Vancouver’s New Waterfront
The long-awaited Vancouver Waterfront officially opened in autumn 2018, and since then, Clark County residents have been flocking there to experience the sweeping cityscape and water views. The waterfront park is a half mile in length and encompasses 7.3 acres
Renaissance Dad: Squeezy Cheese and the Louisiana Purchase
Introducing our newest monthly column, “Renaissance Dad,” written by Southwest Washington husband, father, chef, nonprofit founder, published author, and all-around entertainer, Perry P. Perkins. When my wife and I first discussed the option of home-schooling our daughter (AKA the Pickle), I
Squiggles to Words: The Emergent Writer
Did you know that even babies and toddlers are in the process of becoming readers and writers? Through the support of those around them they will progress from emergent understandings and skills to conventional reading and writing. If you’ve ever seen