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 […]
Product Review: Anatomie Tayla Tank Top
I’ve been in one of those ruts lately. You know the kind I mean, don’t you? The kind of rut when you look in your closet right before you pack for your next trip, then whine: “I never have anything to wear!” Yeah, that kind of rut. The kind that makes you go around saying […]
Seattle Summer Sunsets
We Seattleites are used to hearing jokes about our rainy weather: “What do you call two straight days of rain in Seattle?” Answer: “A weekend.” “When’s the rainy season in Seattle? Answer: “August through April and May through July.” “What does daylight saving time mean in Seattle?” Answer: “An extra hour of rain.” “When does […]
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. […]
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 […]
And Still She Rises: Maya Angelou, 1928 – 2014
Photo courtesy of flickr, Janet Hennessey Today’s “Fearless Women Friday” honors the life and legacy of the extraordinary activist, poet and performer, Maya Angelou. I had the pleasure of attending Dr. Angelou’s lecture in Seattle several years ago. Long after her beautiful, bold words washed over us, the memory of her resonant voice – that voice! […]
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. […]
Pack Light with Favorite Travel Items – Part II
I received so many helpful responses to the question I posed to fellow travelers, “How do you pack light?” that devoting only one blog post to the topic wasn’t enough to cover everyone’s packing suggestions. So in addition to Items to Lighten Your Luggage, here are a few more ideas to keep you traveling light: […]