Category Archives: Better Together

Redmond Chorale brings more than music to its members and community

Posted on August 5, 2014 by BHenchman

By Redmond Chorale Board President Ceytha Bruner This is the third installment of my “ING” to “BING” series, encouraging all of us with individual Seattle “ING” interests (runnING, hikING, cyclING, etc.) to ‘trade up’ to make them a “BING” – an … Continue reading →

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How to turn neighbors into friends in 3 easy sips

Posted on July 11, 2014 by BHenchman

Summer in Seattle is here! It’s going to be a hot weekend, bringing neighbors out and about.  If you happen to have one of those mid-yardwork conversations, why not see if your neighbor would like to come over for a … Continue reading →

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The Seattle Freeze: Are we Frigid or just Frenzied?

Posted on July 8, 2014 by BHenchman

I wanted to unpack and respond to a comment that a reader, Ashley, offered two weeks ago in response to my post “KIRO’s Rachel Belle and the weird Seattle Freeze habits that torpedo potential connection”.   First, I want to sincerely thank … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde Neighborhood Fourth of July BBQ

Posted on July 1, 2014 by BHenchman

I experienced something recently of a bygone era. Something so full of nostalgia it almost brought a tear to my eye.  Something we don’t see much of these days, yet its simplicity just about left me speechless. I went to … Continue reading →

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