She came. She spoke. She dazzled. Oprah stopped by Seattle last weekend, nearing the final leg of her “Life You Want Weekend Tour.” Her message? “I want us all to fulfill our greatest potential. To find our calling, and summon the courage to live it.” After a previous day of torrential rain, the Friday kick-off began on […]
Activities
The Oaks at Ojai: Southern California Oasis
Oh my, Ojai. Seeking new adventures and respite from my crazy-busy schedule, I headed to sunny southern California for a quick escape last May. A good friend had recommended The Oaks at Ojai as the perfect getaway sanctuary for rest, relaxation and exploration. After a connecting flight in San Francisco, I arrived at the Santa Barbara Airport for […]
Wander the Whidbey (Washington) Art Trail
With more than 300 artists living and making their art on Whidbey Island, how could I pass up the chance to share a few more photos from my driving tour along the Whidbey Art Trail? From flameware . . . to jewelry and painting . . . weaving . . . and glass art . . . […]
Where Artists Play: Whidbey Island, Washington
Whidbey Island, Washington prides itself as “a community that loves the arts.” Spectacular panoramic vistas of land and sea, natural habitats and abundant wildlife invite artists to stay for a day or a lifetime. Art galleries, studio tours, hands-on classes, and special events abound, inspiring creative expression as a way of life. Just follow the Whidbey Art Trail, […]
Whidbey Pies Cafe Revisited
My ongoing quest to crack the code of perfectly handcrafted pie crust has led me to Whidbey Pies Cafe at Greenbank Farm on Whidbey Island more than once. Each time I’ve stopped by for a slice of their delectable berry pie, I’ve asked if proprietor, Jan Gunn, would consider sharing her recipe for publication. Each time my request […]
Summer Books for Boomers Worth Rereading
Why summer, if not for spending long, lazy afternoons in a gently swinging hammock, absorbed in one great book after another? Especially when those books hold a universe of magic, mystery, adventure, play, romance, reflection, or simplicity – the very essence of summer. Here are a few summer books for boomers worth rereading. Timeless treasures, reading pleasures . . . Magic […]
Seattle Art Museum’s: “Miró: The Experience of Seeing”
Looking for a spur of the moment weekend or mid-week getaway? Hop on a plane, walk or run to Seattle Art Museum’s latest exhibit, “Miró: The Experience of Seeing.” The program focuses on the synergistic play between the Spanish artist’s sculptures and paintings at the end of his six-decade career and is the only stop on the West Coast. […]
10 Fun Ways Boomers Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
Here are 10 fun ways boomers celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. Why? Because everyone knows you don’t have to be Irish to have fun on St. Patrick’s Day (though it helps). On March 17th, everyone with a spirit of play are honorary Irish folk whatever your family name. #1 – Form Your Own […]
International Women’s Day – May I Quote You on That?
To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, I’ve compiled a few of my favorite inspirational and empowering quotes by notable women around the world: Adventure Photo courtesy of iFly Seattle “When a great adventure is offered, you don’t refuse it.” – Amelia Earhart, Aviator Assertiveness “I love to see a young girl go out […]
Spirits Afoot: A Grand Distillery Tasting Adventure
Take a rain-drenched Sunday afternoon in Seattle. Invite a few of your favorite distilleries for a grand tasting tour at the Old Rainier Brewery. Sell tickets to the general public to benefit the Washington Distillers Guild. Sound like all the makings for a singular event? You bet. Fun, educational, plus the chance to sample some of the best […]