Category Archives: Seattle

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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Two Restaurants You Should Try

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Heather Larson

There’s nothing I enjoy more than good food and this week I had two outstanding meals at two different restaurants.   Tuesday I had the chance to dine on some tasty crab dishes at Duke’s on the Tacoma waterfront. Seven … Continue reading →

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King Tut Exhibit Opens in Seattle

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Heather Larson

Tomorrow, May 24, 2012, the Pacific Science Center welcomes visitors to view Tutankhamun: The Golden King and The Great Pharaohs’. Today, I had the privilege of seeing this phenomenon as a member of the press. I love my job. Go … Continue reading →

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Snow White and a Milk Flight

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Heather Larson

As a child I always wanted to be a ballerina and dance on my toes. Instead my parents signed me up for accordion lessons. If I’d known how hard toe dancing was then, I probably wouldn’t have minded the accordion. … Continue reading →

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Art at the Airport

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Heather Larson

Seatac Airport literally bursts with art of every kind and dimension – so much that the Port of Seattle (the airport’s overseer) offers a map of where the artwork is. Glass, sculpture, photography and sound installations by both renowned and … Continue reading →

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Indoor Skydiving Lands in Seattle

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Heather Larson

Indoor Skydiving Lands in Seattle Last month, my grandson celebrated his 13th birthday with four of his friends, by skydiving indoors at the new I Fly facility located near Southcenter. This experience rated better than any of those video games … Continue reading →

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“Creep:” A Book Review

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Heather Larson

“Creep,” written by Jennifer Hillier, is a work of pure fiction or at least I hope so. Given some of the irrational behaviors reported by the news these days, it could be close to the truth. But I really think … Continue reading →

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Jaunt Up to Joe’s Gardens

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Heather Larson

For the freshest and most delicious produce around, a trip to Joe’s Gardens in the Happy Valley district of Bellingham is in order. They grow tons of different vegetables and more than 300,000 potted plants.   For something very special, … Continue reading →

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A Ride-Along We’ll Not Soon Forget

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Heather Larson

About two weeks ago, my husband, grandson and I had the opportunity to take a ride with the Seattle Police Harbor Patrol Unit. This came about through a purchase I made at a fundraising auction. I’ve always loved seeing how … 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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