Olmsted designed (the famed designer of New York City’s Central Park) Volunteer Park, is a very special place to the people of Seattle. The 40-acre park was originally purchased by the city in 1876 t for $2,000 from a sawmill engineer, J. M. Colman (Colman Park). Whether you’re strolling through the dahlia gardens, marveling at […]
Seattle
I love to ride the Seattle ferry
I have never been aboard a steamer I am just content to be a dreamer Even if I could afford a steamer I will take the ferry boat every time ~Andrews Sisters, Ferry Boat Serenade Riding the Seattle ferry Whether riding the Seattle ferry or not, ferry yourself over to Delicious Baby Photo Friday […]
Be cool: Hit the spraypark!
Summer in Seattle is typically a late-arriving, short-lived affair. Most years, we expect that [predictable] sunshine and warmth won’t be forthcoming until after the 4th of July. But not this year! We’ve been fortunate to enjoy one blissfully sunny day after another. No complaints–I am loving every minute. In fact today, we found the perfect […]
Emerald City Pesto: Mint, Pistachio and Lime
Outside my window, the world is a sea of green. They don’t call Seattle the Emerald City for nothing! And inside my kitchen, freshly snipped mint waits for its symphony partners: pistachio and lime. This green trio is perfectly accompanied by–just about anything: drizzled over roasted vegetables; mixed into pasta, rice, or tabouli; plopped on […]
Nesting
Far from the city’s dust and heat, I get but sounds and odors sweet. Who can wonder I love to stay, Week after week, here hidden away, In this sly nook that I love best– This little brown house like a ground-bird’s nest. ~Ella Wheeler Wilcox, American poet and writer 1850-1919 Want to feather […]
Bird-chirping weather
My favorite weather is bird-chirping weather. ~Terri Guillemets Want more to chirp about? Check out Delicious Baby Photo Friday!
Jump for joy!
I wanna scream, I wanna jump for joy And I want everyone to know I wanna scream, I wanna jump for joy And I gotta let the whole world know Everybody jump, jump Jump for joy I wanna jump for joy, J-O-Y ~2 Unlimited Want to jump at more great shots? Check out Delicious […]
Brandy and baby food
Our five hour flight from Yerevan to London passed without a hitch. Baby Bird even fell asleep for a couple hours. I couldn’t believe our luck. When we landed at Heathrow we knew a long layover awaited us. The airport was hot and sticky, and once we finished our requisite lunch of bangers and mash, […]
Foggy Friday
The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on. ~Carl Sandburg Check out Delicious Baby Photo Friday for more misty memories.
Peppermint Affagato: When espresso and ice cream get friendly
When I was growing up, Friendly’s Ice Cream was the bomb. Friendly’s was a great place to meet friends, hang out and eat ice cream. I always ordered one of two flavors: Peppermint Stick or Coffee, although I did not drink coffee until I was 30 so my preference for the flavor at such a […]