Category Archives: Tour Guiding
jummy buffet sucks
Jimmy Buffet sucks. Festooned with palm trees, Hawaiian print shirts, and a token plastic Marlin somewhere in the background, his whole legacy feels like a Caribbean theme party sponsored by a church basement. I’m sure that when it started, … Continue reading
the parental files: day 9
Today Mom and Dad left Seattle, which was a true bummer. I picked them up at Kevin’s place and we had a quick breakfast at Phinney Market, and then stopped by my place before making the drive down to the … Continue reading
the parental files: day 8
Though I haven’t been able to volunteer in about a year, Seattle Aquarium still feels like home, and I was happy to walk in at 9:30 this morning and wave to Madison diving in the Window On Washington tank in … Continue reading
the parental files: day 7
The morning came too early, as they are wont to do, and after picking up the troops at Kevin’s at 6:30 we were soon standing in line for the Clipper, boarding the ship, and then struggling to stay conscious on … Continue reading
the parental files: day 6
In a city of proud traditions and stores of pride (if at times ironic), it’s a big deal when something like the presence of the Blue Angels stands out as something special. A staple at SeaFair, the Angels announce their … Continue reading
the parental files: day 5
It’s time for the zoo! In flashes of childhood memory I have one that stands out for each parent that I think influenced my interests. For my Dad, it was a day we ventured out in search of Buttermilk Falls, … Continue reading
the parental files: day 4
Since Kevin and I both had to be in our offices today, Mom and Dad were on their own for the first part of the day. After traveling for the almost two weeks straight, I’m sure they enjoyed the opportunity … Continue reading
the parental files: day 3
Fast forward. It’s later in the day this time, but that’s what happens when your car rolls in to the apartment at 10:30pm after a full day in the Olympic sun. And then, of course, by the time you unload … Continue reading
the parental files: day 2
Some days things just fall into place; like waking up a little later, hustling, and basically driving you car onto the 9:10 ferry from Edmonds to Kingston as it’s pulling away. Today was not one of those days, unfortunately. With … Continue reading
the parental files: day 1
Second only to her love of the loathsome green parrot (Paco) that plagues our lives in Bristol is Mom’s love of going out to breakfast. After shaking off the jetlag Mom and Dad were treated to one of our favorite … Continue reading