Smiling faces and friendly greetings of “Gong Xi Fa Cai!” follow me as I stroll through the bustling Asian shopping extravaganza. Here at Aberdeen Centre, hundreds of Chinese lanterns hang high overhead. Everywhere I look, a sea of red and gold, lucky colors in Chinese culture, light up storefronts in dazzling vendor displays. Packages of red envelopes, […]
Holidays
Ring in the New Year in Rio!
(photo courtesy of flickr – Leandro Neumann Ciuffo, Rèveillon 2013 – Copacabana – Rio de Janeiro) So, how do the Cariocas (as Rio’s fun-loving city inhabitants call themselves) ring in the New Year in Rio? Let’s take a look . . . Fireworks As with many cultures, the start of the New Year in Brazil represents […]
Happy 4th of July 2014!
Land of the free . . . Home of the brave . . . In a day marked by BBQs, fireworks and John Philip Sousa tunes, 431 people from 70 nations were honored today as new citizens of the United States in Seattle. The oldest candidate to be sworn in at Seattle Center’s 30th Annual Naturalization Ceremony was Korean-born Mr. […]
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 […]
Photo Friday: Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! I like the premise of actress Drew Barrymore’s new book, Find It in Everything, her collection of heart-themed photos from sightings in everyday life, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Wherever there are hearts, can love be far behind? Today when we celebrate the Valentines in our lives, where will your heart […]
Curly (the Extremely Curious) Camel at Seattle’s Swansons Nursery
“Hello, Gorgeous.” Curly (the Extremely Curious) Camel loves posing for visitors at Seattle’s Swansons Nursery. But only during the holiday season when he’s waiting for Santa. See for yourself: “Which way do you want me to pose: this way or . . . “ “that way?” “Time to pucker up. Come a little closer . […]
Hunting for Pumpkins on Halloween Eve
Happy Halloween, all you ghosts, goblins, and little ghouls! You still have time to head to your favorite pumpkin patch and select just the right pumpkin(s) to bring home with you. Now that you have just the right pumpkin, will you carve it to make a jack-o’-lantern to keep away evil spirits? In case you’ve […]
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 […]
D is for El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Photo courtesy of carmichael library – flickr One of the many cultural holidays that I have yet to experience firsthand is Mexico’s El Dia de los Muertos. Celebrated annually on November 1st and 2nd, the holiday brings family and friends together to remember, honor and pray for the deceased. Photo courtesy of Elaphurus – flickr […]