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…

Swedish Pancake Breakfast, A Sweet Tradition

I look forward to the first Sunday of the month. The Swedish Cultural Center host their monthly Swedish pancake breakfast (with exception to July due to 4th of July and Labor day pushes Septembers Swedish breakfast to the second Sunday of the month.)  This has been a tradition for my boyfriend and I since we…

Do something constructive with your time post-Thanksgiving

My boyfriend and I decided to partake on the creme le creme of people-watching…. holiday shoppers on black Friday. During this, we almost partook in the lighting of the Christmas tree here in Seattle. Drawn out too long, we missed the lighting, but did get to see the crowds build up for the event. A protest…

For your Listen – The Good Be Tanyas

Recently I saw the Good Be Tanyas, they played a show at Seattle venue, Triple Door this past Friday, October 14th. Seated in the front row, I got a first hand look at pure talent that this band has.  Band member Sam Parton was in a car accident over Labor Day, she is currently recovering. Listening…