Home for the Holidays

This year I spent Christmas 2012 with my boyfriend’s family in rural Northeast Ohio. It was my first trip to the state of Ohio. Being from Lancaster county, PA, I was familiar with the small town setting. While I greatly enjoy my metropolitan setting of Seattle, it was a nice retreat. From Rome, Ohio where…

The Year of 2012 in Retrospect. Looking Ahead to the New Year

The year began with my boyfriend’s five day journey from Ohio to Seattle. A wonderful thing to start off the year. Our relationship blossomed Spring of 2011, and stays strong to this day. Like all things in life, there are ups and downs, but I wouldn’t trade in one memory I’ve had with him. What…

PNB presents the Nutcracker

I was first introduced to the Nutcracker by my father. He would play intermission for the Delaware Ballet. I attended these performances for several years until I moved West. Wanting to continue the tradition of watching the Nutcracker during the Christmas season, I asked the locals about the Nutcracker show local to Seattle. I was…