7 days – and counting – to Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Sunday! Woo hoo! As always, the Seahawks’ 12th Man stands ready to help catapult the team to victory over the Denver Broncos in the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII. So what exactly is the 12th man – and how can you join the club? Here’s what […]
Au Revoir, 2013!
Memories of 2013 may be fading fast, but before we leap too far into 2014, here are a few snapshots of the roads I’ve wandered over the past year . . . In 2013 I re-discovered the beauty of the Pacific Northwest with trips to the San Juans, Whidbey Island, Idaho, The Dalles and Seaside, […]
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 . […]
Dreaming of a White Christmas in Seattle
It could happen. Miracles do, you know. Especially at this time of year. Weather forecasters are predicting a possible dusting in Seattle tomorrow morning – which could very well extend to next week. Okay, I made that last part up. Still, let’s keep hope alive. We could have a white Christmas yet . . . […]
Passports with Purpose 2013 Needs You!
photo courtesy of flickr – DFID – UK Department for International Development Passports with Purpose 2013, the travel blogger community’s annual fundraiser, launches today! This year’s goal is to raise $115,000. for buildOn whose ” . . . mission is to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy and low expectations through service and education.” Specifically, PWP […]
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 […]
A Conversation with Cookbook Author Tina Ruggiero
* Photo by Bill Bettencourt A culinary conversation with cookbook author Tina Ruggiero brings her audience back to basics: cooking and eating as two timeless traditions best shared and cherished with family and friends. At Idaho’s Sun Valley Harvest Festival last month, I had the chance to sit down and chat with Tina following her popular cooking […]
Seattle Spiderweb Walk
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 […]
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 […]