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Birthday Magic at Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park
The Farrel-McWhirter Farm park is a Redmond city park that also happens to be a working farm. Bunnies, goats, chickens, pigs, cows, horses, and ponies
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Seattle Childrens Museum
a day full of adventure at the Seattle Childrens Museum, which is situated in the lower level of the Armory at the Seattle Center.
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Breakfast and Legos
The summer heat chased us from the apartment early; we were left wandering, in search of breakfast and air conditioning. What we found were legos. Lots and lots of legos. We discovered a new cafe/kids play area dedicated entirely to legos – big duplos for the littles downstairs, and upstairs massive amounts of regular legos. The lego table is in the center of the room, with tables for the parents around the outside. It’s called Wunderkind, if you’re interested, and in the Ravenna neighborhood of Seattle. Wifi, coffee, air conditioning, snacks (with many healthy options), beer, wine, sweeping views of the cemetary (hey, its actually quite a serene view) – including…
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A Note to Mom | Listen to Your Mother
The day before Mother’s Day, thirteen Seattle area writers came together to share their thoughts and observations on motherhood at Seattle’s inaugural production of the Listen to Your Mother show. I was one of those writers. Today, videos of each segment of the show were released. I appeared first, so my clip is up first, but you can keep watching to see the whole show. What an amazing experience. I’m so honored to be included with this amazing group of writers.
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Party with a Purpose – benefiting pediatric cancer research
Cupcakes and wine and a party with a purpose… this looks like fun. The issue of cancer is near to my heart. It was so terribly difficult for me to get through, I can’t imagine what it would be like for a child. Party with a Purpose takes aim at childhood cancer. This family friendly party is a fundraising event, and the proceeds benefit the pediatric cancer research at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Along with the cupcake and wine pairings for the grownups, there will be doughnut decorating activities for the kids. Party with a Purpose Party With A Purpose is a charitable event for the benefit of Pediatric Cancer Research…
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Little Free Libraries in Seattle
our neighborhood is full of these Little Free Libraries, and it does help to build a sense of community in the neighborhood.
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Triple Coconut Cream Pie
The Dahlia Lounge has the best coconut cream pie in Seattle. Maybe anywhere. Here's the recipe.
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Blogging in a Coffee Shop
Every once in a while I get the opportunity to do my work at a coffee shop, my favorite place to settle in and get some writing done.
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Bird nest with a guardian angel
This bird found the perfect place to build her nest – complete with guardian angel. I took this picture a few years ago. The piece I referred to as a guardian angel is one of the terracotta figures that adorn the front of the Suzzallo Library at the University of Washington. It is a stunning work of architecture. The Reading Room inside the library is also worth a look. It’s one of my favorite places to take a quiet moment and goes by the nickname, the Harry Potter Room. WW Linky is on page 2
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Shrine
A plaque inside the shrine had the following invitation: Leave your thoughts, prayers and wishes. Twice a year they will be burned and your intentions will join the universe.
