Rain and Mist in the American Pacific Northwest
By Deborah Crooks on July 22, 2012 in North America, Pacific Northwest, Photos, Seattle, USA, Washington
Setting for the Port Townsend Writing Conference at Fort WordenCrabbing at Port HadlockFort Flagler between the thunderstormsI have a mixed relationship with the Northwest: love its beauty and cool people and wildlife, don't love its...
Happy 236th Birthday America! July 4 Festivities Around the Country Celebrate Independence Day
By Renee Blodgett on July 4, 2012 in Boston, California, Chicago, District of Columbia, Events, Featured, Festivals, Illinois, Las Vegas, Massachusetts, Memphis, Michigan, Midwest, Nashville, Nevada, New England, New York, New York City, North America, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Photos, San Francisco/Bay Area, Seattle, Tennessee, Texas, USA, Washington, Washington DC
America shuts down or rather lights up on July 4, its Independence Day. Each city and most small towns celebrate in their own way through parades, and often, with fireworks in the evening. Many yanks...
Olympic Mountain Range looking West, Seattle Bound
By Douglas Crets on April 3, 2012 in North America, Pacific Northwest, Photos, Seattle, USA, Washington
Olympic Mountain Range looking West, towards Seattle....
On MEOW & ROCKRGRL's Carla De Santis Black
By Deborah Crooks on April 1, 2012 in Austin, Events, Featured, North America, Pacific Northwest, Photos, Seattle, South, Texas, USA
One of my favorite events during my time at SXSW 2012 was the WIMPS (Women in Professional Music Society) and MEOW (Musicians for Equal Opportunities for Women) High Tea Ladies Luncheon. One hundred and twenty...
Top 5 Recommended Restaurants For Any Foodie Who Travels To Seattle
By Megan McDonough on December 9, 2011 in North America, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Photos, Seattle, USA, Washington
During my trip to the Pacific Northwest I made sure to balance out my eating with a little outdoor exercise. Making the most of the spectacular mountains, oceans and parks, I partook in a little...
Pacific Northwest: On Defending Hostels
By Megan McDonough on December 4, 2011 in Lodging, North America, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Photos, Portland, Seattle, USA
Until recently, the only hostel I had ever stayed in was in Europe. It didn't even occur to me to book one on a recent trip, as I was staying in the country. It seems...
Reggie Watts Entertains Maine!
By Renee Blodgett on November 1, 2011 in Events, Featured, Festivals, Maine, New England, North America, Photos, Seattle, USA, Videos, Washington
I had the pleasure to meet and hang with Reggie Watts recently who flew from Seattle to Maine to perform for the PopTech crowd this past October. Words that sum him up if it were...
12 Rich and Famous Backyards of Celebs & Beyond
By Renee Blodgett on October 5, 2011 in California, Featured, Florida, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York, New York City, North America, Orange County, Photos, Seattle, Tennessee, USA, Washington
Celebrities have never really understood the concept of "modesty," at least in comparison to the typical American. To most of you reading this article, modesty is three bedrooms and two baths. But to the average...