Being a Norwegian-American living in Seattle, I always look forward to Syttende Mai, or 17th of Mai, Norwegian Constitution Day. With its rich Scandinavian heritage, Seattle boasts one of the largest Syttende Mai festivals outside of Norway, and this …
I love glasswork! It fascinates me to see someone take a molten blob of gooey matter and manipulate it to form something beautiful and clear, with colors that catch and reflect light.
I think part of the appeal of the process …
There’s not much more romantic than being swept off your feet by Karel Cruz, even vicariously. As Siegfried to Carla Körbes’ Odette, Cruz and Körbes made the perfect pair of tragic lovers in last Friday night’s opening of Swan …
Daytona Strong is a nationally-published freelance writer and former television journalist who will find any excuse to get out there and explore all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. From scouting out the best wines and breweries to discovering family-friendly outings for her own little nest, she loves traveling the world but always comes right back home to the Northwest. Daytona is also the voice behind Outside Oslo (outside-oslo.com), a Scandinavian food blog.
Elizabeth Griffin loves sharing about her adventures in travel, theater and dining with readers. In addition to blogging for The Flying Salmon, she is the editor of Blue City Monthly, a newspaper that enhances the lifestyle of people in the Puget Sound region; and she is the author of Fragile X, Fragile Hope: Finding Joy in Parenting a Child with Special Needs and Margot’s Story, which can be found on Amazon.com.
