Monthly Archives: June 2011

Fair and Festival Season

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Heather Larson

We just started fair and festival season in Washington and last week my husband and I attended Meeker Days in Puyallup. Billed as the largest festival in Pierce County, it certainly lived up to its name. You’d walk down a … Continue reading →

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Mount Rainier, a Spectacular Beauty

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Heather Larson

She’s the definition of majestic and our grande dame of natural beauty. Mount Rainier starkly contrasts to Mount St. Helens. Both are major volcanic icons. But Mount Rainier hasn’t erupted yet so she stands tall and snowcapped. Natives say, “The … Continue reading →

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Outstanding Customer Service: Johnny’s at Fife

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Heather Larson

My husband and I tend to frequent the same restaurant, Johnny’s at Fife, every Sunday for breakfast. The food tastes good and when we ask for it prepared a special way, that’s what we get. They know us by name … Continue reading →

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Cranberries: Treasured Berries

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Heather Larson

You probably think cranberries grow in water like the ad for Ocean Spray depicts on TV. Actually flooding the cranberry bogs with water is one way that they are harvested. They can also be dry harvested. Most of the cranberries … Continue reading →

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Close Encounters at the Cougar Mountain Zoo

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Heather Larson

Last weekend we finally got around to visiting the Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah and it was a delight. The grounds are kept extremely clean and well landscaped. Viewing the animals doesn’t require binoculars and in some cases you’re allowed … Continue reading →

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