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. […]
4th of July
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 […]
A Happy 4th of July Parfait
Looking for an easy-peasy way to set the mood for your 4th of July holiday? Why not start your day with a healthy parfait filled your favorite seasonal berries – red, white and blue, of course. This hardly needs a recipe, but if you insist . . . Happy 4th of July Parfait Alternate layers […]