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August 23-25, San Francisco was the site of the first "Writing for Change" conference.  For what I could estimate there were about 300 authors, writers, publishers, agents, editors, journalists and other literati in attendance.  It was a conference for writers to gain more knowledge about the ...

The Spirit of Seattle

The Story of a City, Its World's Fair, Its Future

Written in 1961 by Harold Mansfield

I have sensed the air of the Seattle World's Fair, the needle in space, the spring toward a century ahead-the flower of a dream, as an artist might pluck for his canvas, then plant in his garden instead...

"Twas a dream of a center ...

For fifteen years my husband has set his watch by the Spirit of Washington dinner train coming through on the tracks adjacent to his shop in south Bellevue.   Watching the happy people cruising by from Renton to Woodinville is a thing of the past.  The tracks are being removed for improvements to I-405 and the train has made its last run. 

Stay tuned as negotiations continue to move the dinner train ...

Bat Lovers Unite

Join the folks of BatsNorthwest for a rendez-vous under the stars.

Scientists and educators connected with Bats Northwest hope to make the role of bats in our environment understood. You may expect to hear new things and learn a lot.

When: Tomorrow, July 10 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Greenlake Park, meet at the north shore near the Bathhouse Theater 7312 W. ...

Pencil this in: July 18, 12:00 noon, grab brown bag lunch go 2 Microsoft Auditorium, Seattle Central Public Library.

Mark Hinshaw, FAIA FAICP, Director for Urban Design at LMN Architects (partner of OMA in designing the library) will give an inspired presentation of his new book True Urbanism: Living In and Near the Center.

True Urbanism is published by the American Planning Association ...

A few days ago, I wrote a post about Fremont's Outdoor Movies.  Well its quite a bubble living in the "Center of the Universe."  Its a big world out there and it seems that outdoor movie venues are more prevalent than the old Drive-In Movie Theaters.

The Friday "Seattle Times" Ticket tabloid features a full schedule:  Here's the link:

Seattle Times Outdoor Movies

Here's more venues, steps from ...

I eat to live rather than live to eat. I have been known to search out the best Chicken Fried Steak in the state. But, I'm not one to go for artsy food, especially micro portions washed down with a $12 glass of wine. And, then there's that human condition when we eat in groups where we ...

Have you got a book wurm in the family? One who, even when others are out in the backyard building a tree house says: "Eh, I'm right in the middle of a very exciting chapter. Call me when it's ready and I'll come over."

Well, that's the least of your worries, as long as s/he gets some exercise in between ending one and starting reading a new book. Walking to the ...

Read 3, Get 1 Free

If you are a member of the King County Library and in middle, junior or high school, all you've got to do this summer is read 3 books, write 3 reviews and you'll get 1 prize book for free, to keep!

Remember to describe what the books are about, why you liked them, and what you liked about them. Think about the characters when you ...

Make tracks to the "Center of the Universe," "Watch out for Deja Vu" and don't forget to "Set your watch back 5 minutes," and participate in the 23rd Annual Fremont 5K Fun Run and Briefcase Relay.

Schedule of Events:

4:00PM: Day of Race Registration, number and T-shirt pick-up at N. 34th & Fremont Ave./Adobe Plaza

5:30PM:  Briefcase Relay Team Inspection at Adobe Plaza (Rules below).

6:00PM:  Briefcase Relay Start at Adobe Plaza

6:00 PM: Foxy's ...