February 16, 2013
Tags: Arts Food Center, Carkeek Park, Crown Hill Cemetery, Maurice Sendak, Nutcracker, Piper's Orchard
Though I live in a major Seattle neighborhood, the city sidewalks end two blocks south of me. This is rather a point of pride for some of us. In my case, it gives my street as it runs north alongside Crown Hill cemetery a country feel. I can see the street from my studio window Read the Rest…
February 8, 2013
Tags: Crown Hill Cemetery, Four Spoons Cafe, Queens Natural Nails, Sakya Monastery
When I take a walk to the south of my house, I usually begin with a slight jog east through Crown Hill cemetery because the only reason to go due south is to visit my neighbor Gwen who knows something about just about everything. Gwen is not a point of interest on a walk: she’s Read the Rest…
January 27, 2013
Tags: 99 Girdles On the Wall, Crown Hill Cemetery, Olympic Manor, Palm Presence, United Indians Youth Home, Zen Dog Tea House
The other day was stunningly beautiful here in Seattle, a day so fresh, it smelled like both snow and spring. I stayed in all day, feeling puny but longing to be out of doors. Today when I feel like a walk, it’s overcast and raining. So I will imagine a walk one mile to the Read the Rest…