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One of my favorite ways to spend a day in Seattle is to pretend I’m a tourist, giving all the attractions and sights that I usually take for granted a new lease on life. Rather than dismiss things as for tourists only, I plunge headfirst into the adventure, trying to see my city as others [...]
I’m really getting into the holidays spirit. The tree is up and decorated, I’ve baked and eaten a few holiday cookies, and I found myself humming “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” the other day. I had a day in the city last week and a couple more scheduled for this week, and seeing the [...]
I didn’t go shopping on Black Friday. I felt no need to join in the throngs who mobbed stores at midnight or lined up even earlier. As I think about the approaching holiday season, I realize how little I need and how much I have. It may be a perspective that has come with age, [...]
In just a little over 6 months, the Pacific Science Center will host the boy king with the opening of Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs. Seattle is the final stop for this touring exhibit, a partnership between National Geographic and the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities, before its return home to Egypt. [...]
I’m up early today because I’ll be heading out on a road trip. Yes, me, a road trip. It’s a 5-day road trip with some other writers from the Seattle area and is sponsored by some nice folks in Oregon. (A full list of sponsors will accompany subsequent posts.) Joining me will be: Andy Hayes [...]
Breast Cancer. It’s hard to find a person who doesn’t know someone who’s impacted by the disease. Whether it’s a friend or loved one who is in recovery, currently undergoing treatment, or who has lost their life to the disease, breast cancer hits all too close to home for every one of us. I lost [...]
As big of a fan as I am of seeing the world, I’m likewise a fan of seeing my own community. So it was with that in mind that I’m staying close to home this Labor Day Weekend. The Seattle weather forecast is sunny and warm (score!), there’s tons to do around the King-Pierce-Snohomish area, [...]
Has summer finally arrived here in Seattle? There’s been sun, warm weather, and the Blue Angels. That sure sounds like a Seattle summer to me. . . although a bit later than expected. Still, the countdown to the start of school is on, with stores offering their back to school sales and families trying to [...]
Reading time once again. I offer up a good variety to keep you informed and entertained this Sunday afternoon. Consumer Traveler – Chris Elliott shares good advice about dealing with a bankrupt, or soon-to-be bankrupt, airline. Ignore this advice at your peril. Ciao Amalfi – Taking the boat from Salerno to Amalfi. Just a little [...]
It’s been a busy week of travel for me, with overnights in Vancouver BC and Chicago, but I still managed to find some great travel posts to share with you this weekend. Velvet Escape tackles the weighty topic of. . . refrigerator magnet. I love them! And now, I think I’ll start a collection of [...]
In addition to traveling, Mary Jo likes lingering over a cup of coffee, wandering in a museum, sipping wine at a cafe, enjoying a relaxing massage, and sharing it all with friends and readers.
Her most recent travels were to Portugal and Italy.
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