By Marjorie Watkins How to live to be 100 years or better!1. Get plenty of exercise2. Also take a rest when you need it3. Choose healthier food.4. Boot sugar from your diet5. Choose your companions carefully.Words and Illustration by Marj after recently turning 100 This article first appeared in The Vashon Loop, probably in the…
By Eva Deloach There’s nothing quite like a cold, refreshing drink to beat the heat. Unlike the traditional hot brewing methods, cold brew delivers a less acidic experience that’s perfect for sunny days. The Cold Brew Process: A Gentle Extraction Cold brew coffee is made by steeping coarsely ground coffee beans in cold water for…
By Jane Valencia Editor’s Note: For more about The Vashon-Maury Community Council, read our article, “The V-MCC: Get More Involved in Your Chosen Community,” available at vashonloop.com It’s no secret that we have issues of heated concern on Vashon, and few spaces where we can address their complexities to achieve intelligent solutions. Fewer yet, it…
Today, NVIDIA stock dropped by 8% and the U.S. Justice Department issued a subpoenas to begin an anti-trust investigation into the company. The Loop reported on problematic signals within the company back in April. The AI Bubble and its Needles
By Daniel Hooker From Pam: Q. What should you do if you overdose on seaweed? A. Seek kelp. ~ My editor wants all my jokes to be pc. But I don’t even own a pc. ~ Did you hear that the Swedish Navy has put bar codes on the bows of all their ships? Yes,…
PSE’s Planned “Blackouts” in Wildfire Season Will Shut Off Our Water By Jenny Bell Have you heard? Our utility company, Puget Sound Energy, is planning community-wide “PSPS” (Public Safety Power Shutoffs) or “blackouts” that PSE will use on Island “During high-risk wildfire conditions … shutting off power lines to help prevent wildfires from starting.” These outages may…
By Dr. Steven Nourse As Bob Dylan said, “Everybody has to serve someone.” Regarding the Vashon Health Care District, it has to effectively serve both the healthcare clients it provides funding to and the taxpayers that pay its bills. Several years ago, when healthcare on Vashon was in crisis, I was approached by two now-former…
By Marc J. Elzenbeck “All creatures great and small,All things bright and beautiful;All things wise and wonderful,The Lord God made them all.” Sipping a second cup of coffee at around 10:00 a.m., the phone rang. The caller said, “So, your cow. She wrecked my truck.” Stronger words may have been used. Bottom line, our girl…