seattle
I {heart} Seattle
It was a crisp October morning, 21 years ago that I moved to Seattle. I was 21 years old. That’s half my life. I was the girl from the small town in Alaska. I had a line on a job, and a line on an apartment and roommates. Neither were set in stone. It was […]
Only in Seattle
Seattle Street Art, Georgetown.
Foggy morning in Seattle
I love foggy mornings in Seattle. Quiet, calm, less chaotic than other days. Everything pared down to just what’s right in front of me. Foggy days just seem simpler.
Pacific Science Center Tropical Butterfly House
Hot, humid, and swarming with tropical butterflies of all colors and sizes, the Pacific Science Center Tropical Butterfly House is a touch of the tropics right here in Seattle – and a great way to spend the afternoon with your favorite kid, or kid at heart. Gem was so taken with the idea that a […]
Seattle Iranian Festival
The Seattle Iranian Festival is an annual event for my family. My husband got his Master’s degree in Persian literature, and through his studies we were introduced to the local Persian community. Each year we reconnect with old friends, and savor the amazing food. Art, colors, texture, music, beauty everywhere… Each year Gem is made […]
Sea lions sunning in Seattle
sea lions sunbathing in Seattle’s Elliott Bay, view of the Space Needle in the background
Pretty City
Seattle has a wealth of beautiful views, but I think my favorite is checking out the skyline from West Seattle. I’m rather fond of this view, too.
Georgetown Trailer Park Mall
The Georgetown Trailer Park Mall is one of Seattle’s hidden gems.
Tour de Pink
Cancer didn’t make me stronger; it sapped my strength like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. You know what made me stronger? Having to make tough decisions and stand by them. Calling bullshit on bullshit. Moving forward despite the fear. Getting up every single day to be a mommy to my little girl, no matter how […]
A sudden gradual change of seasons
Autumn always sneaks up on me. Back to school sales start when the temps are still in the 90s. The thought of wearing leather, or wool, or flannel is laughable. The sun sets a little earlier, but not so early as to impact my day. And the trees might start to take on a little […]