What is it about neighborhood bookstores that invite us in out of the rain? Growing up I remember ducking in to Elliot Bay Books in Pioneer Square when the skies would open up. I remember the smell of …
Are You Overcomplicating Things?
My dad used to tease us when we were growing up, “Halloween has been cancelled this year!” For our children, when they discovered there were no celebrations in Italy, Halloween was in fact, cancelled. …
Capitalizing on Lessons From Capri
I can’t even count how many times I was told “Don’t waste your time with Capri, it’s not worth it. There are TOO many tourists.” Over and over again, I heard the naysayers but I could not get the …
Attempting to Communicate The Meaning of Amalfi
I will never forget how I felt the day after our wedding. I remember people were trying to show me photographs they had taken and share stories from the day, and I just wanted to hold it silently in …
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To Be or Not To Be: Are You An UBER Planner?
I have learned how to play Magic the Gathering, Monsuno and Ms. Mary Mack in the last 30 days. I have had my hair and make-up done by my five-year old daughter countless times and my boys have made me …
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An Overdeveloped Appreciation for The Sun
I was born and raised in Seattle. I love the Pacific Northwest. One of the gifts of growing up in the Pacific Northwest is an overdeveloped appreciation for the sun. My husband calls it anxiety, and I …
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