Water has such healing properties any time of year, but in particular in the Autumn season as storms roar into the Pacific Northwest, blowing leaves off the trees and dumping snow in the local mountains in ways that empower Winter sport enthusiasts. Where Spring’s element is fire and Summer the earth, the key element of Fall is water and appropriately so — November feels … [Read more...] about Water’s way to wash 2020
9 Best Tacoma North End Restaurants | Where to Eat in Tacoma, Washington
"Over a hundred years ago, my ancestors moved from Ireland to the tiny town called Ruston, which at the time was an enclave surrounded mostly by rural landscape, except for the copper smelter. Today this area blends into the rest of Tacoma city limits — on the North End of town. This part of the city has many cultural and tourism areas, including numerous waterfront … [Read more...] about 9 Best Tacoma North End Restaurants | Where to Eat in Tacoma, Washington
Seattle in Winter — the best outdoor things to do
Seattle may be best known for our well-watered greenery, particularly during the darkest, dampest time of the year. Thoughts of moss practically growing underneath the shoes go hand in hand with brooding coffee shops and entire garment industries supporting waterproof everything. No, we don't use umbrellas -- thank you! And, while I've written about Spring flowers as a salve … [Read more...] about Seattle in Winter — the best outdoor things to do
What does home for the holidays really mean?
Some days I'm more frustrated by the global pandemic than others. It was a difficult decision for me to decide not to drive home to Oregon this season for Thanksgiving, but I feel the need to do my part, at least energetically, to follow the guidelines that might be our only chance to help "flatten the curve" and save additional lives -- even on the brink of effective … [Read more...] about What does home for the holidays really mean?
Greenland Qamutit — “sled house” yearning for what is home
Konstantin Ikonomidis (Costa) is a bursting ball of kinetic energy -- the kind that exudes creativity mixed with a playful kindness. We first met almost ten years ago while he was a student in a one-year Danish architectural exchange program at the University of Washington, in Seattle. He was seeking a room to rent and I was a recent transplant to Seattle myself, with a new … [Read more...] about Greenland Qamutit — “sled house” yearning for what is home
