Category Archives: Personalities

What One Seahawk Does On His Day Off

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Heather Larson

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 →

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Explore the Recycled Spirits of Iron Sculpture Park

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Heather Larson

When I visited the place where Dan Klennert creates and displays his artwork, I had no idea that my husband had been there a number of times before and had taken several of his friends and a brother to see … Continue reading →

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Envy, A Thriller for Young Adults

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Heather Larson

Several renowned thriller authors have taken their first step into the young adult genre recently. One of those lives right here in Washington and is one of my favorite writers, Gregg Olsen. The time this New York Times best selling … Continue reading →

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Treat Yourself at Ciao

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Heather Larson

With a little help from my friend Sherrye, I discovered a new restaurant in Coupeville on Whidbey Island. Mark Laska, the owner and chef at Ciao, likes to use local ingredients and the freshness they impart makes food taste so … Continue reading →

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Eccentric Inventor First Lived at Arbor Crest Wine Cellars

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Heather Larson

Arbor Crest Wines not only taste good and satisfy the connoisseur, but their place of origin is stunning. The grounds have a panoramic view of the Spokane River, Liberty Lake, downtown Spokane and the Spokane Valley. The Cliff House Estate, … Continue reading →

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The Cinnamon Roll Lady

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Heather Larson

The North Cascades Highway or State Route 20 is the northernmost route across the Cascade Mountain Range in Washington. It affords travelers a wide array of beautiful vistas and is part of the Cascade Loop, a 400-mile driving tour through the … Continue reading →

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Getting Cherry-ed

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Heather Larson

Everyone knows we grow apples here and then there’s the espresso stands – with one on every corner, you’d think they were mating. But did you know we’re one of the nation’s largest producers of cherries? Actually we are the … Continue reading →

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Ukulele Teacher Works Out of Consignment Shop

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Heather Larson

You wouldn’t expect to find ukuleles for sale in a plus-size consignment shop, but that’s exactly what’s going on at Queen’s Closet in Lakewood. Ray Alonzo Sr. gives ukulele lessons and sells instruments as well as any supplies you might … Continue reading →

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