reading and relaxing in Seattle
There are some scary movies that are so frightening they make you jump out of your seat with fear. They are the movies that are so horrifying they require watching through the slits in your fingers as you cower in the corner of your chair. They are the movies that make you terrified of stepping near Read the Post
This weekend I finally received an answer to a question I had been pondering for a while – “Does it snow in downtown Seattle?” I was aware that it was known to snow in other parts of Washington, but I wasn’t sure if that powdery concoction fell in the downtown area. Having previously resided in Read the Post
Photo: The Small Object Like many people I have a great fondness for lists. Lists of books I’ve read, books to read, things to buy, makeup to try, blogs to read, letters to write, things to clean, movies to screen. There are lists all over my apartment – on my fridge, in my day planner, on Read the Post
It's the first week of the new year, so while you are busy sticking to your resolutions, dieting, and getting organized, here are a couple things to make you smile: The New Year means new journals, new calendars, and new planner pages and this week I am smiling about journal and planner Read the Post
2012 is going to be huge. From the Summer Olympics, to the Presidential Election, to the end of the world, this year is going to be remarkable. The new year is a time to make a fresh start and when I keep and follow through on my New Year’s resolutions, I too will be remarkable. Even though roughly Read the Post
It’s the end of the year so I thought I would compile a list of my favorite highlights from 2011. 1. The Royal Wedding. There was this wedding. You may have heard about it. Some guy named Will married some girl named Kate. Just a couple of kids in love. Oh yeah, and one day, they’ll be the King Read the Post
I spent the Christmas holidays in Southern California and found myself faced with the challenge of how to occupy my time on Christmas Day after presents had been opened. Growing up, I could usually be found on December 25th riding my new bike in the street or playing with new toys outside, but as an Read the Post
Christmas is my favorite holiday. I wait patiently all year, killing time through spring, summer, and fall until the most awesome of days arrives - the day after Thanksgiving. No, not because of Black Friday. I don't care about waking up at 2am to get to the stores to get that one hot item on sale. Read the Post
There are many reasons why I read. I read because I adore books and the tales they hold. I love the written word and the way those words are arranged to tell a story. I read to learn and to expand my knowledge about the world and objects around me. I read for enjoyment and to pass the time. I love Read the Post
A few months ago I made the cross-country move to Seattle from the east coast. When I told people I was making the Pacific Northwest my new home, the most popular advice I received was to bring an umbrella. Never having lived in Seattle or the Pacific Northwest before, I wasn’t sure what to expect, Read the Post
