Monthly Archives: October 2008

Seattle Free School: Stages of Ego Development

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Guest Blogger

by Lain Kahlstrom and Wendy Visconty via Seattle Free School (Offering free classes in Seattle) Greater clarity, wisdom, empowerment, fulfillment, sense of belonging and purpose – we all want that. In this class, we’re bringing the works of pioneers in … Continue reading →

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Social Security or Calamity? (Part 2 of 4)

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Lily

It is times like these where the great proverb, knowledge is power, rings truer than ever. Not power over others, rather the power to guide our own destinies. The decisions we make today about where to put our money and … Continue reading →

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Miss Tess – Piano, Voice, and Composition Teacher

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Joseph

Meet Miss Tess. Do you want to learn piano, improve your vocals, and create music compositions? Now you can at a class with Miss Tess. All of her students are also able to compose their own music compositions and possibly … Continue reading →

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The Giving Tree Helps the Community through Toy Making

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Joseph

It’s a toy shop and a woodworking lessons shop that helps folks feel empowered. The Giving Tree, located in South Lake Union, uses the art of toy making to help provide a sense of purpose for various people in the … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought from a Fitness Coach

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Guest Blogger

by Coach Stacey, a fitness and nutrition coach, counselor, teacher at Seattle University and owner of C.O.A.C.H. Consulting Services. She teaches group fitness classes, among other things. Food for Thought Although I don’t endorse dieting or a specific plan, I … Continue reading →

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Halloween and History

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Lily

Goblins and Ghosties and Ghouls Traditions of Halloween and Where They Started So what is noteworthy about fall? For one thing, the weather is getting colder, inspiring people to pull on warm socks and other cozy knit garments. For another, … Continue reading →

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Social Security or Calamity? (Part 1 of 4)

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Lily

In recent years, the uncertainty about our government’s ability to take care of us in old age has led to a great inquisition and desire to learn about personal financial planning and wealth management classes in our society–at least we … Continue reading →

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SMTA Helping Music Teachers in Greater Seattle

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Joseph

What happens when you get a room filled of dedicated music teachers at the local piano store in Seattle? You get the monthly meetings of Seattle Music Teachers Association (SMTA). We were luckily enough to get invited by Jeffrey Pettijohn, … Continue reading →

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How to Steal a Penny Revealed!

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Joseph

A couple weeks ago on TeachStreet TV we saw the exciting video demonstration of how to steal a penny. This week we have the long anticipated revelation of how to do this magic trick. Try it out on a friend … Continue reading →

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Ways to Find More Students

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Guest Blogger

by Chris Lewis who teaches Seattle Tennis Lessons How Most Students Find Teachers Before last April I had no idea what Search Engine Opitimization (SEO) was. Why would I? I’m a Seattle tennis coach, not a computer guy. At the … Continue reading →

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