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A Cross Across America: Concept promotes journey of faith and humanity
One Federal Way man is issuing a call to the masses to join him in walking to the…
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Art therapist focuses on healing through expression
Sometimes, when the trauma is so bad, talking about it hurts. Sometimes there are just no words to…
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Pacific Ballroom Dance competition on March 7
There will be an all-teams competition medley kickoff for Pacific Ballroom Dance. The event, open to the public,…
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Massive high school choir concert on March 4
Over 250 students from Federal Way’s four high schools will take part in a free public concert at…
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An ode to the power of words | Jan’s Journal
The power of words is an amazing thing. Headlines scream for attention in the paper. I visualize the…
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106-year-old evangelist still hard at work
Otis G. Clark turned 106 on Feb. 13, 2009, and still works as a traveling evangelist. His secret…
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The art of cooking brings Louisiana to Federal Way
Cajun and Creole spices waft through the air. The table is stocked with oysters, shrimp, sausage and crawfish.…
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Biggest Loser: Winning with weight loss
In this competition, there is no loser — but everyone is very excited to be a loser. And…
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School concert night
Feb. 26 is concert night in the Federal Way School District. Here’s a listing of concerts that night:…
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Intimacy: The key to healthy sexuality | Sex in the Suburbs
Last night, I had the honor and privilege of working with a group of parents struggling to decide…
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How parents can handle a poor report card
It’s that time again — report card time. While many students will come home with good grades, others…
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Romantic chemistry and the buzz of love
Love is like an amphetamine. Compared to a drug, the initial rush when a couple falls in love…
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Rick Steves lights up marijuana conversation
When television host and travel writer Rick Steves produced a televised “infomercial” out of his own pocket last…
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Pride in the name of Love
Jennifer, Bill, Brandon and Jordan know love — it’s their last name. They are one of several Federal…
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Organ donors: Five minutes and two sentences can save a life | Jan’s Journal
Today, my eyes gladly seek out the colorful primroses in my front yard. The daffodils timidly poke through…
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All you need is love: Five basic principles to consider for romance
According to poetry and romantic literature, love is transcendent and mood altering. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet were unwilling…