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Moving to Seattle — 13 great ways to connect with Washington

July 21, 2021 by Matthew

This panoramic view of the skyline of Seattle includes the Space Needle and the Columbia Center amongst other prominent buildings. The lush blue water of the Salish Sea is rolling with gentle waves while two kayakers in bright colored boats navigate the gentle waters.

Post summary: a helpful list of easy ways to connect with nature for those new or moving to Seattle.Seattle has been my home for ten years now. The abundance of nature in every direction inspires me everyday — flowing waterways, majestic mountain peaks and green textures all combine to form a rich fabric of organic goodness. My life living in the Capitol Hill neighborhood … [Read more...] about Moving to Seattle — 13 great ways to connect with Washington

Bremerton day trip from Seattle — the best way to seize the day

January 20, 2021 by Matthew

Three pieces of vertical artwork from the streets of Bremerton, Washington depicting a navy ship, a cedar tree and buoys used for fishing.

The coronavirus lockdown is taking a toll on the mental stamina of people all over the world -- and it's no different in the Pacific Northwest. Especially in the Seattle area, primarily because the cold and wet weather does not lend itself well to hanging out in parks or eating in outdoor spaces. At the time of this writing (Jan 2021), Washington State is shutdown for … [Read more...] about Bremerton day trip from Seattle — the best way to seize the day

Bracing in Bremerton — exploration in the time of the storm

January 17, 2021 by Matthew

A bronze statue of a father passing on a shipbuilding tool to his young son. They are standing in front of a giant propulsion screw of a ship.

Movement is in my bones. The same way I used to annoy coworkers in office meetings with a tapping ball point pen, I cannot seem to stay still. In the time of coronavirus I’ve turned social distancing into a tool to learn how to walk alone in nature — completely content and at peace. In this way, I’m thankful for my experiences discovering even more nooks and crannies of the … [Read more...] about Bracing in Bremerton — exploration in the time of the storm

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