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Friday, September 14, 2007

Utilikilt Redux

Yesterday in the parking lot of Metropolitan Market on Queen Anne, I spied a Utilikilt and asked its wearer if I could snap a few shots. He kindly obliged and his girlfriend smiled. . .I'm just now realizing how weird that must have seemed but they took it in stride as if it happened everyday. He explained he liked the snap front model better and that these were constructed more like pants. As I was looking back for the link to this I realized it had been a year to the day since I had first featured these on SDP. That's spooky! These utilitarian everyman kilts originated here in Seattle. I never seem to have camera in hand, the right lens, or good lighting when I spy them being worn around town, like the night I saw three guys in front of a bar on Ballard Avenue wearing them (we all have our "the one that got away" stories ;^).

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Washington Wines

. . .and wines from around the world are available at this and many other wine bars and specialty shops in Seattle. Washington state has come into its own in the last 20 years or so as a wine region and boasts many wonderful wineries. Most are east of the Cascade Mountains, but there are a few within bicycling distance of Seattle on the Burke Gilman trail, including the well known Chateau Ste. Michelle (take your panniers for your purchases!).

Wine is not something I purchase frequently, but we did live in San Francisco near the Northern California wine regions for a long while and visited enough to know our way around a wine list. Its hard for me not to fall back on those favorite familiar vintners when looking at a restaurant list or choosing a wine for when friends come to dinner. Small shops like The Wine Shop on Twenty Fourth with knowledgeable owners who host free tastings can help expose their customers to new gems from around the world and are a fun way to learn about Washington's wines and support small local businesses.

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Wednesday, September 12, 2007

See For Yourself

A very sunny day in downtown Seattle. When I took this in the late afternoon there was an outdoor swing dance going on across the street at Westlake Plaza and these folks had decided they needed some sunglasses. The street vendor in front of Westlake Center held a mirror for them to check things out. I enjoyed seeing their fashions too. After an unusual less-than-blue-sky- summer, we are finally having some clear sunny hot days. . .but I hear that will change again by the weekend. . .sigh. Wear those shades while you can! For photos of the swing dance, see my More Seattle Stuff page.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

In Memoriam

For those lost six years ago, for those grieving and suffering still, for a nation and world taken advantage of by misleading opportunists in the aftermath, may we find justice and peace.

Monday, September 10, 2007

Mid Century Modern

This vintage TV and lamp tree were in the display window of Rain City Video in the Sunset Hill area of the Ballard neighborhood. Furniture styles of this era are popular among Seattle collectors, with many design and consignment shops specializing in vintage and reproduction classic pieces.

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Sunday, September 9, 2007

Ray's Boathouse Sunset

After a perfect sunny day the sun retired behind the Olympic Mountains across the Puget Sound. From Shilshole Marina on the Ballard shore the sign for Ray's Boathouse replaced the sun in the sky. The peak called The Brothers is to the left of the sign platform. Have a restful Sunday!

Saturday, September 8, 2007

Going Dotty!

Thought you might enjoy a bit of visual humor today. Here is a case of carrying a theme too far. I passed this woman at a sidewalk cafe in the Greenlake neighborhood . .her spotted jacket seems to have inspired her pants to join suit (I can hear even Michael groaning now!!). The table support, coffee cup sleeve and chair have joined in. Thank goodness her skin and the bricks held their ground or you'd think her whole world was going chameleon. Its sunny Indian Summer weather in Seattle, with a feel of fall in the air. Have a wonderful Saturday wherever you are!

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