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The Seattle Traveler

Archive for April 2008

April 10th, 2008

This Weekend. . . Listen to the Compline Choir

This Weekend. . .
. . . hear the voices of the Compline Choir at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral.
Compline historically consists of psalms, short passages from scripture, hymn, a canticle, litany, collects and additional prayers.  It is offered up when the work of the day is completed, when people gather to give thanks for [...]

By Mary Jo -- 1 comment

April 8th, 2008

Climbing Trees at the Pacific Science Center

At the Pacific Science Center this Spring kids can explore the trees and the forest in a traveling exhibit sponsored, in part, by the Arbor Day Foundation.
Exploring Trees Inside & Out is a simple (translation:  non-electronic) environment that’s both educational and fun.  Kids can learn about the gift of nature while also enjoying some [...]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

April 7th, 2008

Plant Yourself a Seattle Spring

Although our weather has been a bit crazy lately, it really and truly is Spring.  And that means that many of us are looking in our yards and contemplating projects.  It also means that it’s the time of year for find all sorts of good buys at local area plant sales.
Plant sales are happening [...]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

April 6th, 2008

Photo Op: US District Courthouse in Seattle

Details:  The U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle is located at 700 Stewart Street, Downtown.
If you want to see how justice works, or doesn’t work, stop by the courthouse and watch a trial.  Court cases are not like you see on television, and most people are amazed at how tedious it can be.
 
Photo credit:  personal [...]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

April 5th, 2008

How is Washington Like Italy?

I’m traveling in Italy right now, and have a week to spend in Tuscany. 
In many ways, Tuscany is a little like the agriculture part of Washington State — sparsely populated with people and heavily populated with wine grapes. 
This photo was taken overlooking one of the many valleys in the region where grapes [...]

By Mary Jo -- 1 comment

April 4th, 2008

The Seattle Traveler Welcomes The Tokyo Traveler

The Seattle Traveler is just one of several destination blogs here at b5media.  It’s a great group of diverse people, who live in various places around the world, who enjoy sharing their passion for their city and/or country with you.
The most recent addition to the channel is The Tokyo Traveler, written by Shane Sakata.  [...]

By Mary Jo -- 1 comment

April 3rd, 2008

This Weekend. . . Go Antiquing

This weekend. . .
. . . go antiquing at the Aurora Antique Pavillion.
With over 30,000 square feet of retail space, it will take some time to get through everything, but veteran antiquers report some wonderful finds from this Edmonds location.
There’s a variety of things to dig through, from day to day stuff, to [...]

By Mary Jo -- 2 comments

April 2nd, 2008

A Seattle Visitor Shares Some Favorites

Today I have a guest post from fellow b5media blogger Milo Riano.  Milo lives in the Philippines, and shares some of his favorite restaurants and places here in Seattle.  It’s a fun glimpse at what someone who lives outside the U.S. finds endearing about Seattle.
 
I have been to Seattle three times – 2006, 2007 [...]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

April 1st, 2008

Don’t Be a HOV Lane Violator

Have you noticed how empty our freeway HOV lanes are?  Been tempted to speed up your commute by using them — even though it’s just you in the car?  Maybe you even done it, figuring odds were on your side and that you wouldn’t get caught?
Get caught and you’re looking at a moving violation [...]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments