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With documentary film crew taking our interviews down for posterity the crew of chalkies were up to their usual works of color and fun. Check out the pics below and make sure you get over and vote for your favorite. More »
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The other day I saw some beautiful light and white gracing the visage of our beautiful giant Mt. Rainier. More »
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Sunday I picked a healthy crop of blueberries from two little bushes on the side of the house. This is the first time they've produced anything worth while. More »
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Sunday I had the pleasure of heading to this year's Woofstock over on the UPS campus with Ensie, Frinklin and their Jeffrey who was a very good boy for our outing. The outdoor pet adoption and music fest had a great energy about it with tons of happy owners strolling about mingling and having a look at all the booths. More »
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I wasn't able to make it down for last weekend's Latino Fest but a by-product of it has dazzled me each morning this week on my way to work. Her name is Gloria and she's a stunning tall ship from Colombia. More »
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It was a fabulous day for art and today's chalk off in Frost Park didn't disappoint. The competition opened up nationally a bit with guests of Laura Hanan's vacation spot from New York City participating. More »
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Got an invite from the patriarch of the Stowe fam here in town earlier this week to take a peek inside their periodic BBQ's get-together's. Ensie and I joined the Stowe's, their Seattle friend, jcbetty and little lady, Dawntown, and Mandiferous for Meaties this afternoon. More »
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I stopped downtown Saturday morning on the ol' Vespa to get an early start at this year's Showcase Tacoma. The celebration was just getting underway as the city woke up. More »
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I missed out on the main event that involved Angela Jossy performing and catering by Herban Cafe. Nevertheless, my drive from our company retreat went smoothly and I stopped by Frost Park about 1:20pm to see who was left behind. More »
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Saturday day night The Red Hot let it all hang out for it's first birthday. The business was in front and a party was added in the back but not in a bad, mullet kind of way. More »
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Well nearly sunset. After a quick dinner at home last night I headed out to the nearby University Place DOL office to see about spying the course for my motorcycle endorsement drive test today. More »
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Though I couldn't stay to the bitter (but hopefully more sweet) end today I enjoyed Frost Park today. There was a crazy mash-up of new chalkies, wee kittens, impromptu music, a visit from the Mayor, and even a huge mob of yellow-shirted Boys and Girls Club kids. More »
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I needed to get out yesterday so I took in a hike at the nearby Pack Forest. It's a UW owned forest used for research but it's open to the public as well. More »
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The evening after my Sunday hike I drove from my house down Stevens and spied a stunning sight looking toward a usually stunning viewpoint. The overlook where I've watched a couple fireworks shows was shrouded in a partially enveloping mist. More »
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