Tag Archives: Seattle

A Nod to Knob Hill in Ketchum, Idaho

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Heather Larson

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 →

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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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Fran’s Chocolates, So Tasty

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Heather Larson

Some astonishing flavors have originated here in Washington and chocolates made by Fran are one of my all-time favorites. She sold salted caramels before anyone else here and possibly in the nation. Hers remain the best overall with sea salt … 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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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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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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