Story By Susan Lagsdin House photos by Kris Connor Synchronicity is “the simultaneous occurrence of events which appear significantly related but have no discernible causal connection.” In this case, an old and much-loved house, the one pictured here, stands in … Continue reading
By Susan Lagsdin Home builder Ken Stevenson said of his newly-constructed house, its modern lines easily distinguishable from its surrounding Craftsmen-inspired neighbors, “I figured if somebody was buying a place here in Wenatchee they might have looked at 10 that … Continue reading
Story by Susan Lagsdin Photos by Mike Cassidy Tiny houses, like miniscule shops and pocket parks, little dogs and little children, are definitely cute. At their best, they are also energy-efficient, easily moveable, relatively spacious, durable, attractive and affordable. East … Continue reading
Story by Susan Lagsdin Photos by Donna Cassidy The occasion was not so much solemn as it was respectful. Mike and Donna Cassidy, owners of The Good Life, both with cameras in hand, took their first official walkabout in the … Continue reading
This stylish little house gives parents plenty of privacy with their big family vacationing close at hand Story by Susan Lagsdin Photos by Donna Cassidy For half a year a big family composed of two retired elders, their adult … Continue reading
By Dan Fitting The Wenatchee Valley is a wonderful place to live. But I don’t need to tell you that. If you’re reading this magazine, you already appreciate that. I have been blessed with the opportunity to travel to the … Continue reading
By Molly Steere When my husband and I moved over the pass from North Bend to Malaga, I had an established fear of snakes. In my defense, I come from a long line of snake detractors. My grandma kept strategically … Continue reading
By Sarah Shaffer It was a sunny day on the biggest day of the year thus far for water levels on the Wenatchee River — over 17,000 cubic feet per second. Just the day to meet up with a few … Continue reading
When I am 13, I’ll be a great Queen Then I won’t have to cook and I won’t have to clean… By Susan Lagsdin This is not an excerpt from the diary of new Windsor wife Meghan Markle, nor is … Continue reading
By Susan Lagsdin OK, OK — this is not your mother’s doll collection. You might not have gifted your third-grade niece with one of them. Possibly you don’t have one on your shelf. But you could… If you do want … Continue reading
Local designer keeps a clear focus on family, foreign travel and photography By Susan Lagsdin To celebrate their 1999 graduation from Eastmont High School, Kayme and her boyfriend Dustin went on an adventure: a month-long trip to Europe with her … Continue reading
By Donna Cassidy Julie Tarbert, of Wenatchee, joined her Korean War veteran father, John Bayne, on an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. in May, and said, “It was a very moving experience.” The Honor Flight flies veterans of war to … Continue reading
Here Dan McConnell’s original journal page entries from his Mad Dash to Italy trip.
Malaga bee rancher Maria Langer inspects one of her hives.
Andrew Campbell, who lives in Plain with his wife Becky and three growing and grown sons, has been following the tiny house movement for years, and now he has time and tools to jump right into it by building authentic but … Continue reading
Let’s go plogging (and pick up some trash) • A pretty day for a hike up Mount Sauer • The awesome Dry Falls • Why move? Why Idaho? • Spring time is fun time locally • Master Gardeners get their … Continue reading
Back country adventures in a Jeep • Jeeping the WABDR • The joys of mountain biking • Walking the El Camino De Santiago • Fun places to go from Cary Ordway • Motorcycle accident changed her life — for the … Continue reading
Visiting the “Galapagos of the North” — a sailing adventure • On top of Mount Aconcagua • Teacher quit kids to teach dogs • Starting from scratch in a new country • Up from the ashes, a new house in … Continue reading
Beautiful photos from a color blind bird photographer • The beauty and beasts of Zambia • Up a jungle river • Sailing the coast to Mexico • Russian grown, American sewing • Big house / little house • Why have … Continue reading
“My Best Day in 2017’ stories • Editor’s picks best photos of 2017 • Moab in 3 days • A century of horsemanship • Home fit together like an art piece • Winter fun around NCW • How to make … Continue reading
A son’s suicide: A call for better prevention • Reflecting on a family’s move to Costa Rica • How one family became debt free • A runner’s Ultra revenge • A change of plans in Europe • One grandmother and … Continue reading
20 years a medical guinea pig • Office Moms and Dads help foster kids • Reframing more than retiring • Hail Valhalla, a quick Sunday hike • Amazing Greenland • Climbing the Space Needle • An overlooked piece of WWII … Continue reading
Crazy ‘mericans do the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island • Photographer now has a clear eye on nature • Ric’s tree house built from found objects • Voyageur canoes return to the Columbia • Walking through a fire landscape … Continue reading
Be still, ease up on the “doing” • Moms hiking with their boys • Falconer in the foothills • The lavender man • Running through landscapes • Big amenities in a smaller home • BNCW’s home tour featured homes • … Continue reading
Bee rancher keeps the buzz alive • Cuba through the lens • Nurturing nature with an animal sanctuary • Business planner & biathlon coach • Sip and paint is more about painting and giggles • Helping kids identify what’s that … Continue reading
Return to Panama • Cary Ordway’s Central Washington Experience • Nose to nose with nature • The kindness of strangers along the PCT • Painting in the girl’s room • Adventure travel in Central America • Big house, big ideas … Continue reading
Fantasy artist Aimee Stewart finds real success • Lief gets a lift with an electric bike • Coming back to rock climbing • Family time in Peru • Hiking to The Wave • Tiny feet, healthy dream • Wenatchee Golf … Continue reading
Remembering favorite moments with Mom • Troubles lead to a sunny discovery in Mexico • Bikepacking with Andy Dappen • Flowers make a beautiful alley in Chelan • Honoring the past with armfuls of love on Memorial Day • Quilting … Continue reading
By Annamarie Harden Dads add value to life and are a source of support in a variety of ways. In addition, a Dad helps his children to learn new things that can develop character and personality traits that … Continue reading
By Dan Fitting The Wenatchee Valley is a wonderful place to live. But I don’t need to tell you that. If you’re reading this magazine, you already appreciate that. I have been blessed with the opportunity to travel to the … Continue reading
NCW BLUES JAM, every second and fourth Monday. 7 – 10 p.m. Riverside Pub. Homegrown Country Jam, every first and third Monday night, 7 to 10 p.m. Riverside Pub. Wenatchee Paddle Club, every Tuesday, 9 a.m. open paddle, Tuesdays and … Continue reading
By Annamarie Harden Dads add value to life and are a source of support in a variety of ways. In addition, a Dad helps his children to learn new things that can develop character and personality traits that … Continue reading
By Judy Kelts Mom and I were from different planets that never aligned. But thanks to Dad’s enduring gift of unconditional love, he helped turn decades of pain into medicine. His quiet kindness, gentleness and caring were lifelong … Continue reading
By Donna Cassidy I was 14 years old when my Dad, Don Daggett, died. That was way back in 1967, so I don’t have many memories of him. I do remember he liked to be different. He would … Continue reading
Editor’s note: This story was picked as the winner of our That’s My Day contest. Enjoy! By Julia Scott Sometimes things just aren’t as they appear. And boy, can that get you into a precarious pickle — especially … Continue reading
By Jim Brown, M.D. I have been thinking about my father a lot recently. We recently downsized to a smaller home. In that process I was surprised to find several letters from my Dad that he had written … Continue reading
By Kari Black Dad was a kind, generous, loving man, but wasn’t as talented when it came to fixing things. During my senior year in high school, I skipped school one day, thinking no one would notice, but … Continue reading
By Barb Thornton My Dad’s name is Jerry Smits. I grew up in Wenatchee, raised by two loving parents. My Dad is now 93, lives in an assisted living place here and he still amazes me. He was … Continue reading
By Annette Byrd Once upon a Time — in 1965 — my father decided he needed to spend some quality time with his middle daughter — me. There were four of us girls and alone time with Daddy was … Continue reading
Editor’s note: We asked our readers to send a story about a favorite moment with Dad. Most who entered did just that. But Ken Neher couldn’t choose just one, so he submitted three stories. Since they are all … Continue reading
By Donna Cassidy Julie Tarbert, of Wenatchee, joined her Korean War veteran father, John Bayne, on an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. in May, and said, “It was a very moving experience.” The Honor Flight flies veterans of war to … Continue reading
Here Dan McConnell’s original journal page entries from his Mad Dash to Italy trip.
By Molly Steere When my husband and I moved over the pass from North Bend to Malaga, I had an established fear of snakes. In my defense, I come from a long line of snake detractors. My grandma kept strategically … Continue reading
By Sarah Shaffer It was a sunny day on the biggest day of the year thus far for water levels on the Wenatchee River — over 17,000 cubic feet per second. Just the day to meet up with a few … Continue reading
Story By Susan Lagsdin House photos by Kris Connor Synchronicity is “the simultaneous occurrence of events which appear significantly related but have no discernible causal connection.” In this case, an old and much-loved house, the one pictured here, stands in … Continue reading
By Sharon St. John Wenatchee is my hometown. I graduated from EHS in 1963. My life long love affair with dogs began when my family lived in a starter home on North James Avenue in the ’50s. My husband and … Continue reading
By ’Tricia Devereaux Five years ago, I submitted an article for the June 2013 The Good Life about my great, great aunt Dorothy Reed who was turning 100. After reading June Darling’s article, “Better at Getting Older,” in the May … Continue reading
When I am 13, I’ll be a great Queen Then I won’t have to cook and I won’t have to clean… By Susan Lagsdin This is not an excerpt from the diary of new Windsor wife Meghan Markle, nor is … Continue reading
By Dan McConnell Chuck McConnell or “Mr. Mac” to his high school band students, taught music in Quincy for 17 years and had taught in other schools in Washington and Idaho; starting with his first job in Emmett, Idaho. Dad … Continue reading
By Rod Molzahn Arthur Gunn had things on his mind in the spring of 1901 as he rode the Great Northern coach car from Wenatchee to Cando, North Dakota. There was a lot riding on the trip; profit for his … Continue reading
By Jaana Hatton Bluish, purplish, even white — these are the colors of lupine flowers in first bloom until they dry and turn brown. Their colors delight us through the spring and early summer. The plant likes dry, well-drained soil … Continue reading
By Jim Brown, M.D. The iPhone was launched in 2007, and when it was unveiled, Steve Jobs called it a revolutionary and a magical product that was five years ahead of any other mobile phone. Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, … Continue reading
“The supreme good of life is vitality.” — Roberto Unger, philosopher, politician, law professor By June Darling I’m working on building my vitality. The subject first came up when our granddaughters came to visit my husband and me during their … Continue reading
By Bonnie Orr This veggie grows in many colors and many tastes — yet it is almost only served as a snack on the side of the plate, as an hors’ d’oeuvre or as the last remnant of a vegetable … Continue reading
By Mike Cassidy Editor A day after the May issue of The Good Life went into the mail, we started to receive phone calls and emails objecting to the cover that showed a local artist with two of her fantasy … Continue reading
By Bruce McCammon I first heard about the Yellow-breasted Chat when I lived in Portland. One or two were reported at the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge — a great place to walk or run if you are in the … Continue reading
Let’s go plogging (and pick up some trash) • A pretty day for a hike up Mount Sauer • The awesome Dry Falls • Why move? Why Idaho? • Spring time is fun time locally • Master Gardeners get their … Continue reading
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By Rod Molzahn Arthur Gunn had things on his mind in the spring of 1901 as he rode the Great Northern coach car from Wenatchee to Cando, North Dakota. There was a lot riding on the trip; profit for his … Continue reading
By Jaana Hatton Bluish, purplish, even white — these are the colors of lupine flowers in first bloom until they dry and turn brown. Their colors delight us through the spring and early summer. The plant likes dry, well-drained soil … Continue reading
By Jim Brown, M.D. The iPhone was launched in 2007, and when it was unveiled, Steve Jobs called it a revolutionary and a magical product that was five years ahead of any other mobile phone. Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, … Continue reading
“The supreme good of life is vitality.” — Roberto Unger, philosopher, politician, law professor By June Darling I’m working on building my vitality. The subject first came up when our granddaughters came to visit my husband and me during their … Continue reading
By Bonnie Orr This veggie grows in many colors and many tastes — yet it is almost only served as a snack on the side of the plate, as an hors’ d’oeuvre or as the last remnant of a vegetable … Continue reading
By Mike Cassidy Editor A day after the May issue of The Good Life went into the mail, we started to receive phone calls and emails objecting to the cover that showed a local artist with two of her fantasy … Continue reading
By Bruce McCammon I first heard about the Yellow-breasted Chat when I lived in Portland. One or two were reported at the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge — a great place to walk or run if you are in the … Continue reading
