The View from my Window
I recently moved teams at work. This is the priceless view from my new desk. My team will likely move again, office shuffles being a common feature of any corporate environment, but for now every time I stare out the window, it’s a treat. I don’t think I’m daydreaming any more or less than when Read the Rest…
Hotel Review: Residence Inn Seattle
Residence Inn Seattle: A great choice for families. I’ve driven past the Residence Inn by Lake Union in downtown Seattle a hundred times but it was only when Marriott invited me to come visit the hotel at a mom blogger’s event that I got a chance to explore this property. I’m happy to have done Read the Rest…
Weekend Wander: Fremont Seattle
Now that we’re home from our trip around the world with kids, back at school and work, we’re trying to keep the spirit of our travels alive by enjoying our city and state together on the weekends. This past weekend we took a walk to Fremont, a quirky neighborhood in Seattle. On our way there, Read the Rest…
Snow Lake Trail Western Washington
It was mid-June and I thought this trail would be pretty clear of snow but I was wrong. It was a beautiful day, the sun was strong and warm when we passed out from under the tree cover. My kids (rightfully) grumbled at having to hike through snow pretty much all the way up and Read the Rest…
Pig Roast
Early am, the pig has just been placed on the BBQ and some adjustments to torque are needed. First light of day and the pig is coming on well. The glory of the pig – mid-roasting. Check out the ingenuity of the auto-turning device – designed by my pig-roasting friends. Happy, successful, pig-roasters! Thanks for Read the Rest…
Happy Fourth Of July
My day started with listening to the Declaration of Independence being read aloud on NPR. Listening to the language and tone of the document, I couldn’t help thinking about the difference between the small set of remote colonies that the document represented compared to the behemoth that America is now. I love the July 4th Read the Rest…
Flight Delay Lima To Seattle
Today’s post is my entry in the TBEX 2010 Community Keynote. It’s a short essay on my most memorable flight delay as a solo-traveling parent. We found our departure gate and spread ourselves out comfortably: Cillian on the floor with toys, me with one eye on my book and one eye on my child. I Read the Rest…
British Comfort Food In Seattle
Looking for a tasty British-style pot pie in Seattle? Check out Pies & Pints on 65th Ave NE (a block east of Whole Foods). Pies & Pints is one of our favorite weekend brunch spots with large tables and booths and an all-day breakfast menu that keep our boys happy – while we indulge in Read the Rest…
Family Friendly Holiday Events in Seattle
Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year. I love the carols, the lights and decorating a good (real) tree. As my children are getting older, I don’t have as much opportunity to visit holiday-themed events in Seattle but that didn’t stop me finding out what’s going on. (Thanks to my friend Meg Paynor for Read the Rest…
Winter Family Fun In Seattle
This is Seattle in mid-winter. It can be a pretty grey place. At this time of year when it’s dark early in the evenings and daylight hours get shorter every day (shorter by 3 minutes per day from now until December 21st actually), it’s not so easy to drum up enthusiasm (or energy) to get Read the Rest…
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