Why not join me for a Seattle spiderweb walk this foggy morning? Wear your Spiderman and Spiderwoman costumes if you want. What a bounty of beautifully spun spider webs I came across on my stroll through the neighborhood. One, two . . . I was soon joined by a Dad and daughter who counted at […]
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On Writing: Sharpening the Travel Writer’s Saw – 2013
Last year’s response to Sharpening the Travel Writer’s Saw proved so popular with readers that I’m happy to share nuggets learned from the 2013 Writers on the Sound Conference (WOTS) as well. Once again, I received just the right dose of inspiration and practical information to polish my writing in the days ahead. Here are a few […]
Québec Road Trips: The Ultimate Autumn Getaway
Add Québec road trips to your travel list for the ultimate Autumn getaway. Luckily, my trip coincided with the peak of Fall’s fiery foliage. On a spa-hopping mission through Mauricie and Lanaudière outside Montreal (somebody had to do it), I reveled in the journey, inhaling the Fall fragrance, French language and culture of the region. With a happy heart, I took to […]
iFLY, youFLY at iFLY Indoor Skydiving Seattle
Suited up, ready for my first iFLY Indoor Skydiving moment, I approach the doorway with apprehension. Despite the brief training and pep talk from our iFLY instructor, despite watching others soar before me, despite my outward bravado, there’s no way to know the feeling of skydiving until taking the plunge. I step forward. Arms across […]
Girlfriend Getaway with the Legendary D.B. Cooper
Thanksgiving Eve, November 24, 1971. “Dan Cooper” (aka D.B. Cooper) boards Northwest Orient Airline Flight 305 in Portland, Oregon for what is normally a 30-minute hop to Seattle. But this is not a normal flight. After ordering a bourbon and Seven, he hands an envelope to stewardess Florence Schaffner. As the world now knows, the hijacking […]
Seattle Opera Ring 2013
Seattle Opera Ring 2013. I did it! I just made it through my first complete performance of Richard Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen – a four-opera heroic epic. With great thanks to the vision of Speight Jenkins, General Director; Asher Fisch, Conductor; Stephen Wadsworth, Director; and Thomas Lynch, Set Designer . . . Summarizing the […]
Seafair: Seattle’s Favorite Summer Festival
Since the 1950’s, Seafair has ruled as Seattle’s favorite summer festival spanning several weeks. For most Seattleites, Seafair traditions include the Blue Angels, hydroplane races on Lake Washington and the Torchlight Parade. Even smaller neighborhood events like the Milk Carton Derby at Green Lake and the Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival are all part of […]
Summer Cider Day in Port Townsend, WA
Start with a picture-perfect, quintessential NW day aboard the Edmonds Ferry. After landing in Kingston on the Kitsap Peninsula, follow the scenic route across the Hood Canal Floating Bridge to Port Townsend. Make your way to the new NW Maritime Center at the end of town. Now head upstairs for a special holiday weekend treat: the third […]
Seattle’s 4th of July Celebrations
In my last post, I shared 5 traditional ways to celebrate the 4th of July. So I decided to follow my own advice and check out the happenings around Seattle. Here are a few photo highlights of the day: Nice to see old friends at the Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival! Last Fall I had the […]
Have a Happy 4th of July!
On the 4th of July, whether you travel solo, with a partner or family, take time to celebrate Independence Day! Here are 5 festive American 4th of July traditions you won’t want to miss: 1) Watch a parade. Look for neighborhood parades for an up-close and personal view of the event. Wear your red, white […]