Category Archives: around town

Yes… And

Posted on March 29, 2010 by The Daring One

Last weekend, I took a young woman friend of mine into Seattle to have lunch with Nintendo, that nebulous Mario-ridden empire of a company, some women and girls doing amazing mentoring work in the community, and stylist Jennifer Rade. It … Continue reading →

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Rules of Engagement

Posted on February 28, 2010 by The Daring One

My kids were going to town fighting on the way to church this morning. Way to bring in the spirit of peace, love and joy! Go team! I’ve often heard cheerleaders yell, “Go! Fight! Win!” Maybe the kids were following … Continue reading →

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How Do I Do It?

Posted on February 22, 2010 by The Daring One

I was walking through Pike Place Market with Wanda in the stroller last week when a woman came up and started making a big fuss over her, as she should. Wanda is unstoppably edible and adorable. “What a cutie!” she … Continue reading →

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I Can See Clearly Now and the Rain is Gone But It Will Be Back RE: I Live in the Seattle Area

Posted on February 21, 2010 by The Daring One

It seems that everyone who lives within a 500 mile radius of Seattle just says they’re from Seattle to save time. I sort of fall into that category. Our plays, concerts, zoos, museums and company parties are in Seattle but … Continue reading →

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Fist Pound for BACA

Posted on February 16, 2010 by The Daring One

In Costco today I spotted a man with a ponytail. He was wearing a Harley Davidson biker jacket with the slogan “No Child Deserves to Be Afraid,” across the back and I knew he had to be one of them. … Continue reading →

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Weathermen are Sinister

Posted on August 30, 2009 by The Daring One

I’m not talking about The Weathermen, although bombing public places is also sinister. I’m talking about the men and women who predict the weather and then talk about it on television. I’m talking about exhibitionist meteorologists. These people are way … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, disasters, scaring the neighbors, television | 9 Comments