Category Archives: Seattle

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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Kevin O’Brien: A Favorite Author of Mine

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Heather Larson

For relaxation, I read thrillers, thrillers and more thrillers. But I’m fussy about what I select. I don’t care for stories that have detectives or agents as the main characters and I’ve found legal thrillers, for the most part, a … Continue reading →

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3 Seattle Blocks, 3 Happy Hours

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Heather Larson

Today I’m happy to have a guest post from Haley Shapley who blogs at Girl About the World. Here’s what she has to say about happy hours in Seattle: They say there’s a Starbucks on every block in Seattle, and, … Continue reading →

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Book Winner and Roundup of Events

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Heather Larson

Congratulations to Bahiya S. who won a brand new copy of “The Cheap Bastard’s Guide to Seattle” by David Volk. Bahiya – please send your mailing address to my e-mail, writemix@harbornet.com, and I’ll get the book mailed right out. Thank … Continue reading →

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Win a Book: The Cheap Bastard’s Guide to Seattle

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Heather Larson

Hot off the press, The Cheap Bastard’s Guide to Seattle by David Volk reveals all kinds of secrets for living the good life – for less – in Seattle.   Did you know you can get free passes to advance … Continue reading →

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Top Travel Trends for 2011: The Washington State Version

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Heather Larson

Happy New Year to you all. Thomas Stanley, COO of Cox & Kings laid out his top predictions for the kinds of travel people want to take in Luxury Travel Magazine recently. Lo and behold, I discovered that every one … Continue reading →

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