Category Archives: around town

I am Not Responsible for Josh Groban

Posted on February 3, 2009 by The Daring One

Dan has a hard time distinguishing between Josh Groban and Michael Bublé. I can understand the difficulty. They are both male and they both sing songs and both of their careers were created by the United States of Oprah, respectively. … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, driving, save me from myself, scaring the neighbors | 14 Comments

Still Here

Posted on January 9, 2009 by The Daring One

So we’re experiencing the worst flooding here in ~90 years and our town is cut off in every direction from the rest of the world. Dan made it home before the flooding and our house is up high enough that … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, disasters, driving, parenting, weather | 9 Comments

Fat Boy

Posted on January 6, 2009 by The Daring One

Sitting eating hot dogs outside the Costco tire center today, Magoo went nuts when he saw the Michelin sign and noticed that it prominently featured an overfed STORM TROOPER! Somebody needs to hit the imperial gym in a big way. … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, fun, fun, fun | 6 Comments

Library Patrons Suck Less

Posted on January 5, 2009 by The Daring One

Coming out of a movie theatre the other night Dan and I couldn’t help overhearing a conversation between 4 teenagers. One of them had lost his wallet and they were all trying to find it. He said he was desperate … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, I can read | 16 Comments

Uphill Both Ways

Posted on December 27, 2008 by The Daring One

I have a post up at Parenting today about our experiences being snowed in for Christmas. I submitted the post a couple of days before the 25th so it does not include our experience of waking up Christmas morning to … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, driving, holidays, weather | 25 Comments

From the Top of Queen Anne

Posted on December 15, 2008 by The Daring One

When weather gets bad in Seattle, it is almost always reported from the top of Queen Anne Hill. We’re not totally sure why. I guess it gives a good view of the city. It’s sort of tradition. Maybe each new … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, family fun, holidays, weather | 10 Comments