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Monthly Archives: October 2010
Washington Boasts Fantastic Children’s Book Authors
Our state seems to attract artists of all kinds, but especially writers or at least that’s the art I know the most about. Last night 18 authors and illustrators gathered at Park Place Books in Kirkland to present “The Inside … Continue reading
Posted in Art
Tagged Bonnie Becker, books, chapter books, Children's Book Authors, early readers, Erik Brooks, J. Elizabeth Mills, Jesse Joshua Watson, Kathryn Thurman, Kevan J. Atteberry, Kirkland, Liz Callen, Maggie Smith, Park Place Books, picture books, Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, Washington
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Spending Time at the Pacific Science Center, Eating at the Crab Pot
I worked at the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, the one Elvis Presley visited and President John F. Kennedy opened. If I told you more about how young I was then, those that are good at math might figure out my … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurants, Seattle, Uncategorized
Tagged 1962 Seattle World's Fair, Bubbleator, Crab Pot, Des Moines, Elvis Presley, Harry Potter exhibit, Mindbender Mansion, Pacific Science Center, Pier 57, President John F. Kennedy, Science Center, Seattle, Space Needle, Tot Town, Tropical Butterfly House
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Haunted Happenings in Yakima
I love free, fun activities and here’s one that shouldn’t be missed this month. Shorty, a stage hand has been caught haunting the Capitol Theatre. Hear all about his handiwork on this tour. The P.A.S.T. is Present Paranormal Investigation Team … Continue reading
Posted in Free, Tours, Towns, Uncategorized, Wineries
Tagged Capitol Theatre, Depot Restaurant, fishing, free, golfing, Haunted, hiking, outdoor activities, Paranormal, Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail, shop, spa treatment, tour, walking, Yakima, Yakima City Hall
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Val Mallinson, Author of Dog Lover’s Companion Books
Today we welcome the premier Northwest dog writer, Val Mallinson, to the blog. If it’s in Washington, Oregon or parts of British Columbia and you can take your dog there, she knows about it. Her books are very handy guides … Continue reading
Posted in Dog-friendly, Guest Posts, Hotels and Other Lodging, Wineries
Tagged Bellingham, British Columbia, Cape Disappointment State Park, chocolate Lab, CityDog Magazine, Dog Lover's Companion, dogs, Double Bluff Beach, Golden Retriever, Guemes Island, Hertz Trail, Inn at Discovery Coast, Lake Chelan, Lake Whatcom, Long Beach Peninsula, miniature dachshunds, Motel 6, mountains, Mt. Baker, Mutt Mixer, Old Fairhaven, Oregon, pet package, pets, Seattle, Starwood Hotels, The Dog Lover's Companion to Oregon, The Dog Lover's Companion to Seattle, The Dog Lover's Companion to the Pacific Northwest, Val Mallinson, W Hotel, Washington, Whidbey Island, Willows Lodge, wineries, Woodinville
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Dining on San Juan Island
I am always discovering new places to eat on San Juan Island and on my last trip Public Relations Manager and Film Liaison for the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, Robin Jacobson, introduced me to two I’d never tried before. … Continue reading
Market’s Grisly Ghost Tour
We met at the Gum Wall. I’d heard about the Gum Wall, seen photos of it and thought it sounded cool – until I saw it. The brick wall filled with chewed gum truly is disgusting and ranks as the … Continue reading
Posted in Seattle, Tours
Tagged ghosts, Gum Wall, Market Ghost Tour, Market Theatre, Pike Place Market, Post Alley, Seattle
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