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Category Archives: Seattle
Rain in the Emerald City
Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like the scent of the rain, the taste of your favorite food, or the sound of a loved one’s voice. ~ Joseph B. Wirthlin So much rain, lovely … Continue reading
Seattle Times: At 92, area’s last typewriter repairman loves his Selectrics
This was such a cool article I just had to share. The area’s last typewriter repairman is 92 and he’ll tell you all kinds of stories. Bob Montgomery has the time for stories because he’s not that busy these days. … Continue reading
A Cold Summer for the Emerald City in 2014
“Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” ~ Anthony J. D’Angelo I’m sitting here finishing some projects and looking out the window here near the Emerald City aka Seattle. Mid to high 50s most … Continue reading
Meet the Super Geek League
This Seattle phenomenon is called the Super Geek League, where I have some friends playing with shock music. I keep meaning to find time to go to their show and now that they are releasing their third CD, will have … Continue reading
The Seattle Great Wheel (aka Ferris wheel)
So many family and friends have asked about the Seattle Great Wheel that I have created this blog post. Wikipedia sez, “The Seattle Great Wheel is a giant Ferris wheel at Pier 57 on Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington, United … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Photograph, Seattle, Vacations, Yelp
Tagged Ferris wheel, Great Wheel, Joe Lourenco
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Seattle Plans for a Biosphere ~ Seattle Sphere
Recently, the Amazon planners released this recommendation for how they would use the common area between their two new 22 floor building in the South Lake Union part of Seattle. “The intent behind the new design shown in the MUP … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, Architecture, Art, Community, Seattle
Tagged biosphere, green earth, public, seattle sphere
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A Tourist in Seattle
“To some extent, Seattle remains a frontier metropolis, a place where people can experiment with their lives, and change and grow and make things happen.” ~ Tom Robbins Dear tourist, we were talking about your trip here during our meeting … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Culture, Eating, Entertainment, FAQ, flickr, Guides, Seattle
Tagged Ferries, Pike Street Market, Tula's Jazz Club
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Happy Independence Day Homies
“You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where … Continue reading
Posted in Health and wellness, Holiday, Quote, Seattle
Tagged 4th of July, American, Erma Bombeck, flag, Independence Day, Seattle Times
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The price of gas and other commuting atrocities
“The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry does not own the sun.” ~Ralph Nader I was sitting on the bus last night and happened to look up from my iPad to see miles … Continue reading
Posted in Bicycles, Community, Commuting, Ecology, Economics, Employment, Everyday Science, Getting a Job, Guides, Health and wellness, Humor, Politics, Seattle, Tips and Tricks, Travel
Tagged gas price, iPad, Jon Stewart, Ralph Nader, scooter, Steven Wright, summer of 2012, transit
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From my Bucket List: Small Ensemble Musings
“As good as I am, I’m nothing without my band.” ~ Steven Tyler I was thinking about some of the things on my bucket list, most of them job, family and music related. I am not brave enough to share … Continue reading
Posted in Band, Band Management, Big Band, Bucket List, Hobbies, Jazz, Music, Sax Quartet, Seattle, WCB, YouTube
Tagged Dissonance, ensembles, professor gadget sax quartet, woodinville community band
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The Bis Key Chronicles 