COVER STORY WRITTEN BY KATHERINE PFLEGER PHOTOGRAPHED BY ALAN BERNER
ON THE COVER: U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott of Seattle gets a kick out of an anti-Bush sign that his wife stashed in the trunk of his car. Most days, McDermott can't go 45 minutes without taking a jab at the president.

PLANT LIFE Cure All Or Culprit There are lots of sick plants in well-mulched gardens. NORTHWEST LIVING Work And Play This piano man needs a half-workshop and half-home.

TASTE Muscat Love Meet a wine that is a sweet and potent delight. NOW & THEN A Shelter for Some

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