tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54684572024-03-07T14:02:26.453-08:00Purl of a GirlKnitting adventures, shenanigans, hi-jinks and whatnot.
Mostly whatnot.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123220924118951732noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468457.post-75317327836325208002012-05-19T23:20:00.001-07:002012-05-19T23:26:27.271-07:00Ballard on Syttende MaiBallard used to be parodied on the local skit comedy show, Almost Live, as a neighborhood in Seattle full of old, cranky, Scandinavians. My favorite involved the Ballard driving school, where you must have your blinker on at all times and your seatbelt hanging out the door to get your license. Today it's more often referred to as a quaint little drinking village with a condo problem. There are plenty of bars and plenty of condos. Some people wonder if it's lost its original charm.<br />
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However, on <a href="http://www.17thofmay.org/" target="_blank">Syttende Mai</a>, the 17th of May or Norwegian Constitution Day, everyone is an honorary Norwegian. And dresses accordingly.<br />
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Check out the socks on that guy! I am impressed. The tassels, the turned up collar, he is pulling it all off splendidly.<br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">A whole boatload of Norwegians! So very blonde. I love the way the sun is shining on them despite the grayness of the sky. The sun is funny like that here, it sneaks up on you sideways.</span><br />
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It just wouldn't be a parade without a drill team. (You know what I'm talking about Opie.) I love the color combination used for their uniforms and the pom poms on their socks. A parade with such wonderful socks must be good.<br />
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Not to mention a Viking Robotics Team. Yes, a Viking Robotics Team. Top that.<br />
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Well, a hundred small children on unicycles is pretty cool. Let's call it a tie until next Syttende Mai.<br />
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The Roozen family have been bulb growers in Holland and the U.S. since the early 1700's. They ship bulbs all over the world. I loved seeing the variety in color, size and height.<br />
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And people come from all over the world to see their display garden. I could hear German, Spanish, Hindi, and many other languages being spoken.<br />
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I'm lucky because their garden is only a few hours north of Seattle and this year my Mom wanted to see them.<br />
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We thought we'd show them to Walter too.<br />
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The place was packed! It was hard to get a photo without other people in it who were also trying to get a photo without anyone else in it. But it was worth it, to see so much color.<br />
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What a way to celebrate Spring!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123220924118951732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468457.post-50302243654950012062012-04-25T12:06:00.000-07:002012-04-25T12:06:53.986-07:00Multnomah FallsIn February I had my first trip away from Walter. I think it was for about 36 hours. But to be a whole state away from him at 7 months old was a feat for me and for him too, I think.<br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Luckily my knitters just wanted a quick trip to Portland and I always want to go to Portland.</span></div>
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For the first time I made it to Multnomah Falls, something I'd been wanting to do for a long time. It was a blustery day. You can even see some white caps in the photos.</div>
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I hope to return again, and maybe next time I'll show it to Walter.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123220924118951732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468457.post-84495691578834650632012-02-13T22:09:00.000-08:002012-02-13T22:09:31.730-08:00The New Normal<div style="text-align: center;">Today was starting to feel like a normal day. The kind of day where I manage to get a few things done.</div><br />
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Where does the time go? I can't believe my newborn is a month old already! Walter Felix Chapman was born July 3rd, 2011 weighing 8 lbs, 14 oz at 20 inches long. Our labor together took about 30 hours and was started quite dramatically by my water breaking on my massage therapists table!<br />
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I didn't know what to expect from labor, despite taking a birth class and reading many books on the subject. All the research added up to the fact that you really don't know until you're in it. For me it was something I was able to do one contraction at a time. Trying not to think of the hours stretching in to days. Working through the back labor I was so very much hoping to avoid altogether. Spending lots of time in the tub. Laughing inside at some of the crazy noises I was making. Feeling utterly secure in the team I had chosen to be in the birth room. Being so very thankful when it was over. We're all very glad he's here. My gratitude to Jesse and Amanda for helping me bring him in to this world is immense. I will never forget the hours they spent laboring with me.<br />
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So far so good. We are open to name suggestions. Although I have my secret favorites. Shhh.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123220924118951732noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468457.post-4405880314339524382011-01-06T10:26:00.000-08:002011-01-06T10:26:18.479-08:00A Year with Chickens<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stampalina/4502194613/" title="So cute by Stampalina, on Flickr"><img alt="So cute" height="333" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2747/4502194613_990aeb7265.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
It seems like yesterday they were just cute little chicks. I was able to fit all 3 in my hand at once! Raising them in the house was an interesting experience, I'm not sure if I'll repeat it or not this spring when I add to our little flock. Being able to see them grow every day was amazing, but they need a lot of care and the house is empty most of the day.<br />
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Eventually they were large enough that we definitely <i>didn't</i> want them in the house. Man they poop a lot! But they still liked to wander in when the weather was warm enough for me to leave the back door open. We'd named them Zizou, Oksana and Sarah.<br />
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I could hardly wait to eat that first egg. When I cracked it open I saw it was a double yolk! I considered that lucky. Even if both of them barely added up to one of my grocery store eggs, the yolks were a much brighter shade of orange. You can see the comparison above. They were delicious!<br />
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The chickens even played a part in the scavenger hunt this year. We got points for "picture with a barnyard animal." Thanks to Sarah!<br />
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Unfortunately it wasn't all rosy pictures and fresh eggs. We lost Oksana, the one I named, to a raccoon attack late at night a few months ago. They took her right out of her coop, after a heavy rain the boards were loosened, they pried them open with their tiny hands and pulled her out. It was a shock to wake up in the morning to a trail of feathers and 2 confused chickens. Eventually the neighbors let us know they'd found her in their yard. The raccoons had drained her blood but left her mostly intact. I thanked her for her short life with us, shed a few tears and let her go.<br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Please come to my house tomorrow, September 16th for a <a href="http://fillydesigns.com/">Filly</a> trunk show and Canned Jam Exchange!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
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When Manhattan becomes too hectic and you think to yourself, I'm on vacation I want to relax and stop sweltering in the juices of the city. Ewww. You're in luck! There is a respite and it is almost completely free. <br />
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Enjoy the ferry ride. Especially if you don't get out on the water enough.<br />
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It's a short trip.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123220924118951732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468457.post-29259956963426281192010-09-01T10:29:00.000-07:002010-09-01T10:29:52.672-07:00A Visit to Purl Soho<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stampalina/4926939899/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Purl Soho Wall by Stampalina, on Flickr"><img alt="Purl Soho Wall" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4926939899_79c9c46847.jpg" width="333" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inspiration Wall</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I was worried about finding Purl Soho in their new location. But it wasn't difficult, just a more bustling area than the last one. However, the moment you step in the door it's calm. This wall of projects greets you with cozy felt pillows, hand embroidered dolls and knit houses.</div><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stampalina/4927537308/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Purl Soho Yarn Wall by Stampalina, on Flickr"><img alt="Purl Soho Yarn Wall" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4927537308_670ef70d1e.jpg" width="333" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hand-dyed Cashemre</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Maybe it's the walls of yarn that insulate the store, but a kind of hush falls over people as they enter. They whisper politely in a dreamy state of project planning.</div><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stampalina/4926941715/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Wall of Liberty Fabric by Stampalina, on Flickr"><img alt="Wall of Liberty Fabric" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4926941715_a394f5d701.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In love with Liberty</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I fell into this state myself. A whole wall of Liberty Fabric! It was gorgeous.</div><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stampalina/4926941955/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="So many of my favorite things by Stampalina, on Flickr"><img alt="So many of my favorite things" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4926941955_ab6d463ebf.jpg" width="333" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A rare photo of Jesse without a book<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Jesse was more into reading <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Franzen#The_Corrections">The Corrections</a>, but he was very patient with me and the hours and hours I spent shopping at Purl.</div><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stampalina/4926940603/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Purl Soho Counter by Stampalina, on Flickr"><img alt="Purl Soho Counter" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4926940603_8618387e05.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">And when it's time to go they'll ring you up at this lovely counter. I showed some restraint, buying one ball of road to china yarn and a spice <a href="http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/6374">felt bundle</a>. I couldn't choose amongst the Liberties! Next time.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123220924118951732noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468457.post-49501630824483285122010-08-26T12:25:00.000-07:002010-08-26T12:26:28.487-07:00Beat the Heat<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
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</div><div>When the city gets too hot you can do as the locals do. Find a shady park, preferably one with dolphin fountains, and splash about. Ahhhh.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123220924118951732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468457.post-25833059792260043162010-08-25T15:50:00.000-07:002010-08-25T15:58:46.113-07:00Good to the last drop<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stampalina/4926918339/" title="Good to the last drop by Stampalina, on Flickr"><img alt="Good to the last drop" height="265" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4926918339_fd49d8b0d2_z.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.shopsins.com/">Shopsins</a> was everything I hoped it'd be. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Thanks New York, for being so great.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123220924118951732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468457.post-67851785830055703512010-07-28T13:02:00.000-07:002010-07-28T13:02:11.463-07:00Pics or it didn't happen?I hear you saying that oh internet and let me tell you I don't buy it.<br />
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This past weekend I trekked up to Leavenworth but not for the faux Germaness of it all. No, I went for the trees, a campfire and the Wenatchee River. Not to mention the chance to spend time with some of my favorite knitting ladies. Of all the joys <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/">Ravelry</a> has given me the chance to make many great friends has been the best one.<br />
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We floated our inner tubes down the river while we gossiped about dating, drinking beers and dodging driftwood. We ate in a '50's diner with "world famous" shakes while a Three Stooges episode played. We talked and yes, knitted, for hours under the stars next to a campfire. We greeted the snorting deer who came to visit. Who knew they snorted so loudly?<br />
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On our way home we stopped at Gold Dust days in Gold Bar and found treasure amongst the motorcyclists and belly dancers. A lime green bonnet for Molly and a leather purse with two deer on it for me. Sang to 69 Love Songs all the way home. Arrived completely rested. Thank you Summer for finally being here, even without pictures.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123220924118951732noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468457.post-26301658503796878882010-06-18T17:05:00.000-07:002010-06-18T17:05:57.413-07:00Five Senses FridayI've never done Five Senses Friday, but today it seemed like a good idea.<br />
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Tasting:<br />
Asparagus and Rhubarb! Maybe not at the same time, but they're in season so I'm eating lots and considering putting some by for later... Maybe it's time to try pickling?<br />
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Seeing:<br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slings_and_Arrows">Slings and Arrows</a>, a Canadian tv show written by Kid in the Hall, Mark McKinney. Funny and whip smart, it was suggested to me for the rumby pumby but that's not my favorite thing about it. (It isn't bad though...)<br />
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Hearing:<br />
<a href="http://www.heritageradionetwork.com/programs/7-Greenhorn-Radio">Greenhorn Radio</a> on <a href="http://www.heritageradionetwork.com/">Heritage Radio Network</a>. A radio show about young farmers across the USA. I'm looking forward to discovering other shows on this network, just as a quick overview I see some interesting ones on eating in, brewing beer, urban foraging... The <a href="http://www.thegreenhorns.net/">Greenhorn</a> site is very cool too. Join the irresistible fleet of bicycles! (I hope to when the weather finally improves.)<br />
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Smelling:<br />
All my neighbors roses. They smell so much better than mine do, at least mine are pretty and the chickens seem to enjoy eating the petals. :)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stampalina/3793289557/" title="Huge Dragonfly by Stampalina, on Flickr"><img alt="Huge Dragonfly" height="333" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3793289557_65231e3bdd.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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Feeling:<br />
<a href="http://www.blueskyalpacas.com/yarn_detail.php?yarns_ID=10">Blue Sky Alpaca Sportweight</a> Melange yarn in Cinnamon. For World Wide Knit in Public Day I cast on for a <a href="http://www.zephyrstyle.com/patterns.html">Ms. Marigold</a> vest. Odd Summer knitting perhaps, but perfect for the weather we're having! This lady seems to be enjoying it in warmer weather, lets hope I do too.<br />
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I did volunteer at <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_open_features&branchID=4&cid=1124728207601">Beacon Hill Library</a> as I do almost every Saturday. The program is "talk time" where we practice conversational English in an informal environment. This time the topic was medicine, which was more enjoyable than it sounds. Everyone has something to say about it and I learned a lot about many of the participants. I like it best when we talk about food. The Vietnamese ladies have a lot to teach me! And it helps me to be more adventurous with my cooking. I think I'm ready to make Spring Rolls at home, heaven knows I like to eat them!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://georgetownfarmersmarket.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/thebadthings.jpg?w=450&h=293" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="http://georgetownfarmersmarket.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/thebadthings.jpg?w=450&h=293" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">The Bad Things performing at Georgetown Farmers Market on June 5, 2010. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">Photo copyright 2010 by Zachary D. Lyons.</span></div><br />
Jesse and I also made it to the opening of the <a href="http://georgetownfarmersmarket.wordpress.com/">Georgetown Farmers Market</a>. They had a truck with mobile knife sharpening! I wish I knew that before I arrived. I have many dull knives and scissors. Sigh. Next time. This is also where I learned about the <a href="http://www.urbanfarmhub.org/2010/04/bringing-a-food-forest-to-beacon-hill/">edible forest</a> that the Jefferson Park Alliance is working to build in South Beacon Hill. The concept is amazing! I've never heard of a such a thing. It will function like a park with a p-patch and recreational areas, but most plants in the park, even the shrubbery and trees will provide berries and fruit. What a cool thing to have in an urban area. The Farmers Market isn't just about food for me, in fact we only bought apples there. Feeling like part of a community, while learning about an urban forest and getting a chance to try out some giant hula hoops... that's why I go to the Farmers Market.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123220924118951732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468457.post-53361436542502328722010-06-04T13:52:00.000-07:002010-06-04T13:52:24.889-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I will never be able to do all the things planned for this Saturday but I can try:</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.greenfestivals.org/seattle/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>Green Festival</b></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b> -<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> I'm interested in the DIY zone and the Local Food and Farming area. But do I want to pay to go? Only $5 with a bus transfer...</span></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">June 5-6, 2010</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Saturday – 10am – 7pm</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sunday – 11am – 6pm</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">WA State Convention Trade Center</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">800 Convention Place</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Seattle, WA 98101</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><b><a href="http://exploitseattle.com/3495/Punk_Rock_Flea_Market.html">Punk Rock Flea Market</a></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><b> - </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Two wonderful things combined!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Underground Events Center, 2407 1st Ave in Belltown. Starts at noon.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The PRFM is a full on flea market selling everything you can imagine, including records, clothing, furniture, computers, stereo equipment, housewares, haircuts, toys, videos, bicycles, tacos, falafels, vegan treats, skateboards, political propaganda, information from non profit groups, book stores, artists selling their work, bike repair, baby stuff, tarot readings & whatever else we can fit into the space."</span><br />
<div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">All ages until 8 pm<br />
Market is until 6 pm; bands will play after that." </div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The opening of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://georgetownfarmersmarket.wordpress.com/">Georgetowns Farmers/Flea Market</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> from 10 am to 3 pm. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So exciting for this neighborhood to have their own market, especially as there is a dearth of grocery stores in the area. This Saturday is the very first one, but they will be continuing every Saturday through September 26th.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.farmerjane.org/">Farmer Jane</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> speaking at </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://ravenna.thirdplacebooks.com/">Third Place books</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> in Ravenna.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been reading this book in short bursts for inspiring stories of women working in Food Education and Justice.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #003366; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>6504 20th Ave. NE</b></span><br />
<div class="textbody1" style="color: #003366; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>Seattle, WA 98115</b><br />
<b>(206) 525-2347</b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #003366; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>7:00 PM </b></span><br />
<div class="textbody1" style="color: #003366; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px;"><b>Cost: FREE</b><br />
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</b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Su<a href="http://www.youngstownarts.org/refresh2010">stainable West Seattle Festival</a></b></span><br />
<div class="textbody1" style="color: #003366; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 12px;"><br />
<a href="http://www.youngstownarts.org/files/images/logo2010.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><b><img border="0" height="213" src="http://www.youngstownarts.org/files/images/logo2010.gif" width="400" /></b></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Delridge Community Center from 1pm to 5pm: "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">a free community celebration featuring live performance, creative arts and environmentally-minded workshops, speakers, family activities, and over 100+ community organizations and resources for Southwest Seattle."</span></span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123220924118951732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468457.post-32164411936183409152010-05-28T12:16:00.000-07:002010-05-28T12:17:03.118-07:00Need Saturday night plans?If I were going to be in town this weekend, I would definitely do this:<br />
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<div>The UW Student Food Cooperative is looking to raise seed money to build a sustainable cafe on campus next fall! Come join us for an amazing night of food, music and drinks! Invite your partner, friends or family to come out and kick-start this community-supported project! </div><div><div><br />
</div><div>Menu: Spiraled zucchini noodles with spinach pesto, smoked asparagus, raw kale chips, roasted garlic white bean spread, local cheeses, and much much more. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Dessert auction (tables will bid collectively): To name a few... chocolate swirl cheesecake, gluten free black bean brownies, vegan chocolate cake from Chaco Canyon, or how about some home made truffles & salted caramels.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Local bands: The Foghorns, and Pillow Army. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Happening near Gasworks Park at:</div><div><br />
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2210 N Pacific St<br />
Seattle, WA 98103</td><td nowrap="" width="10px"></td></tr>
</tbody></table></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From 6 pm to 10:30 pm.</span><br />
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</div><div>*Beer (from Fremont Brewery) and Washington wines will be available for those 21+ </div><div>*Please bring cash or check for auctions. </div><div><br />
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Tickets available online thru<br />
<a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/112864"> http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/112864</a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">*At the door, prices will be $15 (students) and $22 (general public)*</span><br />
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Doesn't that sound like fun? <br />
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I will be in Cheney/Spokane for the holiday weekend. Hoping to see some sun, go for a hike with a real geologist and get lots of knitting done in the car or at least read the oft-neglected book club book.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123220924118951732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468457.post-41043886418059112902010-05-26T12:35:00.000-07:002010-05-26T12:35:09.807-07:00I won!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23px;"></span><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: normal;">Wow. I won something. It's perfect because I've been meaning to do it, really I have, but it's so much better to have this extra push. What did I win? I'll let Annette of <a href="http://www.sustainableeats.com/">Sustainable Eats</a> explain:</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: normal;">I</span></span>’m giving away a pantry makeover! A What Not to Eat episode custom tailored for you and yours by me. Fun fun!</div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2070" height="282" src="http://www.sustainableeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Pantry.jpg" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Pantry" width="425" /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><strong style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">What Not to Eat—a Pantry Makeover</strong></div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><em style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Go from plasticized processed to local, sustainable, nutritious real food!</em><br />
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I have been trying to make changes here and there, but it's going to be great to have someone help me take it on all at once. I'm so glad I won! I'll keep you posted on how it goes. I hope Annette is ready for my kitchen...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123220924118951732noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468457.post-87252134628231124212010-05-21T15:16:00.000-07:002010-05-21T15:16:20.590-07:00This WeekReading: <a href="http://www.farmerjane.org/">Farmer Jane</a> by Temra Costa. This is an inspiring book about women working in food production/distribution/education. And she's coming to Seattle June 5-7. Which of the many events shall I stalk her at? The <a href="http://www.bookstore.washington.edu/">UW bookstore</a> reading? The <a href="http://www.greenfestivals.org/speaker-directory/san-francisco-spring-2010/temra-costa/">Green Festival</a>? <a href="http://www.ravennathirdplace.com/">Third Place books</a>? So many options!<br />
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Watching: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_IT_Crowd">The IT Crowd</a> I have to admit that Maurice Moss is my favorite. I don't know what I like so much about watching British computer nerds in sitcom format, but they are adorable. Seeing Noel Fielding as Richmond on this show just makes me want to watch the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mighty_boosh">Mighty Boosh</a> over and over again. Which I do anyway. I can't describe the Mighty Boosh, but I highly recommend it.<br />
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Volunteering: I already volunteer at the library year round. But this is a special time of year. The <a href="http://www.siff.net/">SIFF</a> festival has begun! I'll be seeing, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1149361/">Micmacs</a> by Jean-Pierre Jeunet<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> of Amelie fame and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1534075/">Strange Powers</a> the Stephin Merritt/Magnetic Fields documentary. And many more I'm sure because I'm so ready to nerd out!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Wearing: As much <a href="http://www.nau.com/">Nau</a> as possible. Sustainable, comfortable, fashion. It's a good thing they have warehouse sales... Looking forward to pulling out my summer clothes but it's still too unpredictable for that.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Eating: <a href="http://www.mollymoonicecream.com/">Molly Moon</a> lavender honey ice cream with lemon curd, whipped cream, ginger crystals and real bits of lavender on top. Delicious!</span><br />
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</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123220924118951732noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468457.post-32422205231588178332010-05-04T12:12:00.000-07:002010-05-04T12:12:38.194-07:00You've Got To Know Your ChickensAfter a prolonged talk with the landlord, about urban ecology and stewardship some new members were added to the household. Chickens! I've been wanting pets for so long and Jesse seemed more open to the idea of pets who are also <i>productive </i>and just happen to poop outside. So chickens it is.<br />
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These little gals were mailed right after hatching and I picked them up and took them home on the bus. That was a wee cold trip for them, but they all made it. They are Dominiques, a heritage breed that is supposed to be good for beginners as they are docile and handle confinement well. And adorable to boot!<br />
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These pictures are their glory days of adorableness. I have to admit that they are somewhat smelly teenagers now, but the upside is they will be fully feathered and ready to go outside soon. Then: Eggs!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123220924118951732noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468457.post-22322317877017102922010-03-12T15:06:00.000-08:002010-03-12T15:08:19.652-08:00How to Deal with Global Warming DeniersI couldn't resist posting this, because I have these days too.<br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/U5nNbPWYHOA&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/U5nNbPWYHOA&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />In other news, soon I will really have chickens! Really! How many do you think you need to have to introduce yourself as a chicken farmer?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123220924118951732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468457.post-40534153435618245342010-02-26T12:17:00.000-08:002010-02-26T12:24:28.073-08:00Cupcake Camp<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cakespy.com/storage/post-images/20100215cupcakecamp.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1266213828091"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 391px; height: 566px;" src="http://www.cakespy.com/storage/post-images/20100215cupcakecamp.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1266213828091" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />For those of you who love cupcakes and camp let me spread the word about <a href="http://www.cakespy.com/blog/2010/2/18/cake-byte-cupcakecamp-seattle-is-coming.html">Cupcake Camp</a>! Via <a href="http://www.cakespy.com">Cakespy</a>. That is her lovely illustration above.<br /><br />It'll be in Seattle April 10th but sadly I will not be in the country to enjoy it. I really want other people to tell me how great Cupcake Camp is. So go forth and do your part. <br /><br />If Seattle is not your home base fret not, <a href="http://cupcakecamp.org">Cupcake Camp</a> is worldwide!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123220924118951732noreply@blogger.com1