Skywatch: Incandescent Blue

Photo & Text © 2010 Kim- Seattle Daily Photo. All rights reserved; no use, alteration, reproduction or republishing in any media.

Wishing all who are celebrating it a happy third night of Hanukkah. The last bit of western light in the sky above University Village was such an intense blue it made even the mundane outline of shopping center buildings look special in all their holiday lights and finery. To see interesting and beautiful skies from cities around the world, visit Skywatch Friday.

Skywatch: Incandescent Blue

Photo & Text © 2010 Kim- Seattle Daily Photo. All rights reserved; no use, alteration, reproduction or republishing in any media.

Wishing all who are celebrating it a happy third night of Hanukkah. The last bit of western light in the sky above University Village was such an intense blue it made even the mundane outline of shopping center buildings look special in all their holiday lights and finery. To see interesting and beautiful skies from cities around the world, visit Skywatch Friday.

Rachel's Dream

Photo & Text © 2010 Kim- Seattle Daily Photo. All rights reserved; no use, alteration, reproduction or republishing in any media.

Rachel, the life-size piggy bank at Pike Place Market, enjoys entertaining visitors with her prize-winning porcine features and helping them pose for portraits with her. As handsome and fun as her striking figure may be, Rachel is one very serious pig. Serious about collecting much needed money. Rachel donates every penny stuffed into her magnificent self to help the disadvantaged adults and children who receive vital social services through The Market Foundation. She's dreaming of a full Christmas so that she can share it all with the dear people living even more on the margins than usual in this very challenging economy. Not able to visit Rachel in person to drop coins in her slot? She's able to receive them on line :-) and has some fun goodies for benefit sale. You can check out the extent of the programs funded by the Market Foundation here (scroll down to "Housing & Social Services"). It's why this little piggy went to Market.

Rachel's Dream

Photo & Text © 2010 Kim- Seattle Daily Photo. All rights reserved; no use, alteration, reproduction or republishing in any media.

Rachel, the life-size piggy bank at Pike Place Market, enjoys entertaining visitors with her prize-winning porcine features and helping them pose for portraits with her. As handsome and fun as her striking figure may be, Rachel is one very serious pig. Serious about collecting much needed money. Rachel donates every penny stuffed into her magnificent self to help the disadvantaged adults and children who receive vital social services through The Market Foundation. She's dreaming of a full Christmas so that she can share it all with the dear people living even more on the margins than usual in this very challenging economy. Not able to visit Rachel in person to drop coins in her slot? She's able to receive them on line :-) and has some fun goodies for benefit sale. You can check out the extent of the programs funded by the Market Foundation here (scroll down to "Housing & Social Services"). It's why this little piggy went to Market.

Theme Day: Time

Photo & Text © 2010 Kim- Seattle Daily Photo. All rights reserved; no use, alteration, reproduction or republishing in any media.

It's ten to ten and the late night taxi cab rush has begun after downtown performances let out and drivers dash to pick up new fares. Seattle is decked out in its holiday finery and Pike Place Market is adorned with lights, giant fruits and vegetables, and dozens of Christmas trees and swags of greenery. This was the rainy night scene at the Market when I walked by after a concert Monday night. The City Daily Photo Blogger's December theme day is "Time. You can see the many clever ways photographers from around the globe found to picture time. Click here to view thumbnails for all participants.

Theme Day: Time

Photo & Text © 2010 Kim- Seattle Daily Photo. All rights reserved; no use, alteration, reproduction or republishing in any media.

It's ten to ten and the late night taxi cab rush has begun after downtown performances let out and drivers dash to pick up new fares. Seattle is decked out in its holiday finery and Pike Place Market is adorned with lights, giant fruits and vegetables, and dozens of Christmas trees and swags of greenery. This was the rainy night scene at the Market when I walked by after a concert Monday night. The City Daily Photo Blogger's December theme day is "Time. You can see the many clever ways photographers from around the globe found to picture time. Click here to view thumbnails for all participants.

Competition for Pumpkin Pie?

Photo & Text © 2010 Kim- Seattle Daily Photo. All rights reserved; no use, alteration, reproduction or republishing in any media.

Well, probably not, but certainly great for the day before Thanksgiving, right? These autumn beauties were on display in Trophy Cupcakes' shop window. You might want to try their Candied Yam Cupcake today. Wishing all the Americans prepping for Thanksgiving a lot of fun whipping up their favorite recipes in the kitchen today for tomorrow's big gathering. Seattle's own amazing Gluten Free Girl has a dynamite vegan pie crust recipe and lots of other gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes that everyone at your table this year can enjoy. And check out this recipe for gluten-free pumpkin cupcakes she recommends! Ooo la la. Double lap around Greenlake.