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Author Archives: Heather Larson
Kevin O’Brien’s Unspeakable
One of my favorite thriller writers has a new book out titled “Unspeakable.” In it, a child actor (Collin) realizes that when he’s hypnotized another person emerges, a very dark, sinister and dangerous boy who lived 50 years before. While … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Personalities
Tagged Century 21, Elvis, Kevin O'Brien, Kindle, Nook, Seattle, thriller, Unspeakable, World's Fair
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Petting Farms
I drove my granddaughter, Kita, to her preschool field trip yesterday. As we made our way to Windwater Farm in Auburn, I decided to use our time together in the car as a teachable moment. I got what I deserved. … Continue reading
A Nod to Knob Hill in Ketchum, Idaho
In March I attended the beginning of the Sun Valley Film Festival for a writing assignment. Green Rubino, a public relations firm in Seattle, was kind enough to find me lodging at Knob Hill. Before my flight I checked out … Continue reading
Posted in Hotels and Other Lodging, Idaho, Towns
Tagged cemetery, Ernest Hemingway, Green Rubino, Idaho, Ketchum, Knob Hill Inn, Rick Steves, Seattle, Sun Valley Film Festival, Tripadvisor.com
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You’ll Never Get Closer to Elk: Oak Creek Feeding Station
At the beginning of March, two other travel writers, a VisitRainier employee and I experienced the feeding of the elk at Oak Creek Feeding Station, off Highway 12 near Naches in Eastern Washington (yes, it was a press trip). We … Continue reading
Posted in Family Fun, Free, Seasonal, Tours, Zoos and Wildlife
Tagged Carrie Uffindall, elk, feeding program, Highway 12 Naches, Naches, Oak Creek Feeding Station, VisitRainier
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White Pass Stages a Winter Carnival
This should fall under the heading, “Did you know?” Every year on the first weekend of March, at the summit of White Pass a Winter Carnival beckons snow lovers. I just experienced the 27th annual carnival and found the wealth … Continue reading
Free Help for Tax Time
And a Giveaway Although this post doesn’t have much to do with Washington State besides all of us have to file taxes by April 15, too, there’s something here for everyone. Julie, my tax preparer, was kind enough to send … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Free
Tagged 2013, charity, February 15, gambling, in-home business, IRS, J. K. Lasser, tax preparer, taxes, Your Income Tax 2013
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“Exploring Washington’s Backroads” Paints a Perfect Picture
John Deviny, author of “Exploring Washington’s Backroads,” was kind enough to give me a copy of this most intriguing book. It’s a short, concise volume packed with trips throughout our state that anyone, traveler or local, would enjoy. Photos on … Continue reading
What One Seahawk Does On His Day Off
Tomorrow the Seattle Seahawk’s football team plays one of the most important games in its history against the Washington (DC) Redskins. It’s a wildcard NFL playoff game where the winner moves one step closer to being a contender for Super … Continue reading
Posted in Personalities, Seattle
Tagged Ashton Wilson, Children's Hospital, football, ill, kids, NFL, quarterback, Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks, Super Bowl, Washington Redskins, wildcard playoff
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Dinner and a Movie at the Tin Room, Tin Theatre
This month my son and his wife took my out for an experience like no other. We ate dinner at the Tin Room in Burien, just outside of Seattle. It’s called the Tin Room because in the past a tin … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurants
Tagged Burien, dinner and a movie, It's a Wonderful Life, Ted, Tin Room, Tin Theater
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Walter’s Fruit Ranch: What a Find
Outside of Spokane, in an area called Green Bluff near Mead, you can find produce, cheese, farm animals and more, at more than 40 farms. You can easily spend a day here and not see it all. If my experience at … Continue reading
Posted in Family Fun, Seasonal, Towns
Tagged apples, apricots, Arlene Morrell, cherries, Green Bluff, Mark Morrell, Mead, peaches, pie, pie crust, Spokane, Walter's Fruit Ranch
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