The 14 statues of laughing men that greet visitors to Vancouver’s English Bay Beach remind us that laughter is good medicine. The famous exhibit takes up a large portion of real estate at the intersection of Denman and Davie Streets, and it is a delightful addition to the city. Yue Minjun, a Beijing-based artist, made the sculptures “in his […]
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7 Things to Bring to a Farmers Market
Since I tend to be a spur-of-the-moment person, I often don’t plan ahead about what I will need on an adventure. As I approached the Garden Market in Edmonds I realized a few things that would have made my time there a bit more enjoyable — although I did enjoy it anyway. However, I felt inspired to pass along a short list of what you should bring when going to an outdoor market, so here goes:
Syttende Mai in Seattle
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 year’s celebration was no exception. The streets of Ballard were packed with people who turned out […]