Austin is easily one of my favorite upcoming artists in the greater Seattle area. I may be a little biased as we did go to High School together. But you can judge for yourself. Take a listen, and if you like it then check out his facebook page here.
He’ll be playing a show in Issaquah on June 11, and another in Kirkland on the 18th.
After spending some time in the Portland Airport I’d just like to note that Sea/Tac is absolutely amazing. Space to sit, a great food court, and lots of little shops to entertain yourself while you wait. (Not to mention about twenty starbucks, I mean it is Seattle afterall…)
It’s amazing how experiencing something like that can make you appreciate things sooooooo much more.
The Seattle Times was awarded a Pulitzer Prize Tuesday for their coverage of the slayings of four police officers in November of 2009. The deaths of the officers was especially hard on my family as my Grandfather was a Seattle Police Officer, the news hit him incredibly hard.
I’d like to commend the Seattle Times on their coverage of this topic and congratulate them on their Pulitzer Prize. Well done Seattle Times.
For more information on the articles and coverage of the tragedy click here.
I’ve always had a weird draw towards cottonwood. I don’t know exactly what it is, I’ve always thought the trees themselves are beautiful. But what always seems to take my breath away is the cotton seeds that fall every spring. As a kid, I used to take long walks and imgine that it was snowing, and as I got older I always associated cottonwood with romance and fairtales. Watching the sunset over my hometown of Carnation, Wa. and seeing the colorful reflection of the sky in the Tolt River is one of my favorite memories. And while it was certainly a beautiful sight to see, it wouldn’t have been nearly as beautiful without the hunreds of white flakes floating through the air.
Cottonwood, though it may seem a menace to some, will always have a fond place in my heart.
Early this morning a small earthquake shook my home town of Duvall, Wa. The quake only registered a 3.4, however it was original thought of to be only a 2.7. The quake was felt as far as Bothell and Issaquah. Luckily there was no damage done, at least none that has been reported, and hopefully there will not be any aftershocks.
While it’s not totally uncommon to see a gray whale in the Puget Sound, experts are concerned about a young whale that has been spotted in the Sound.
In speaking to a few residents of Mukilteo today, the whale was seen surfacing friday. According to the Seattle Times, the whale has been trying to feed off the sediment near the Snohomish River.
Hopefully the whale will be able to make it. Seeing an animal as majestic as the gray whale in such pain is a terribly sad thing. It’s not uncommon for gray whales to die in the Sound, but my hopes and prayers are that this young whale will pull through.
Riding the ferries across the Puget Sound is one of my favorite things to do in Seattle.
For about $6 you can walk onto a ferry and travel to Vashon Island, Bainbridge, or Bellingham. Anywhere you go is an adventure! If you want to take a day trip, pack a lunch and head on out. You only have to pay departing Seattle, it’s free on the way back.
Most of the Ferry rides last about 30-45 minutes, watching the water pass you by you can usually spot some jelly fish and the occasional seal. I’ve seen porpoises as well, and there’s always that slight chance you may see a whale or two!
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Yesterday I had the privilege of going on my first scuba diving experience in the Puget Sound. While the visibility wasn’t amazing, I can truly say I’ve never experienced anything like it. The amount of crabs I saw was incredible, but the colorful anemones were probably what took my breath away the most. It’s interesting to think that this entire world under the surface exists even with all the hustle and bustle going on just 40 ft above. The word that comes to mind is serene. Under water there’s no hurry, and there isn’t much to worry about, life goes about fairly calmly. Of course, there are the occasional spurts of energy. I watched an octopus’ tentacles reach out of an old pipe and wrap around a crab held in my instructors hand. I’ve never seen anything like it.
The Puget Sound is home to octopus, wolf eels, jelly fish, crab, anemones, whales, and yes the occasional shark as well. But the diving here is absolutely incredible. If you ever get the chance to go, don’t pass it up.
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Discovery Park is easily one of my favorite places in Seattle. Located on the penninsula of Magnolia, looking at the view you’d think you were in the middle of nowhere rather than 15 minutes from downtown.
The park is 3 miles in circumference, a loop trail runs the entire park but there are many other trails that stem off it. A lighthouse is found at the bottom of the South Beach trail, while it is currently in the process of being restored, the hike down is well worth it. On a warm sunny day it’s not umcommon to see kite boarders out on the water and the panoramic view of the Olympic Mountains makes Discovery Park one of the most beautiful places to visit in all of Seattle.
Crime down in Pike’s Place has inspired local celebrity chef Tom Douglas to create a “clean up” fundraiser. How? By cooking salmon.
“If you’re going to Hawaii, you have to go to a luau,” he said. “If you’re going to Seattle, you have to go to a salmon bake at Steinbrueck Park.”
Check out the link to the Seattle Times for the full story, and don’t be afraid to get involved!
