Hometown pride :The Solanco Fair

The Solanco Fair is an event that I attended since I can remember. Members of my extended family would join my family to sit out on our front lawn and take in the festivities. As time progressed, I lost my interest in attending the fair activities; watching the parade from the living room window of…

Simplicity of Summer

As it nears the end of August it means the end of Summer is drawing near.  I type this with a big sigh of relieve. I wish what they said was true, “Seattle only gets one week of Summer.”  This statement is false, yes false. I’ve come to believe that Seattle locals tell outsiders this…