Tag Archives: holidays

May Day

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

May Day in Seattle takes two distinct forms. While some take to the streets to march in recognition of International Workers’ Day, others take a more ancient route and gather around maypoles to choose their May King and Queen. I … Continue reading →

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A tree for all seasons

Posted on February 8, 2013 by

On the corner of 65th and Palatine Avenue North in Seattle‘s Phinney Ridge district, there lies a quaint wooden house with a gnarled old plum tree outside; its branches spreading out and draping down low. This is no ordinary tree. … Continue reading →

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2013 Seattle-style

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

Frost was inch thick and the grass was crunchy underfoot but I braved the deep freeze that has descended upon Seattle and made my way down to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks with my brother and sister-in-law. It was … Continue reading →

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My favourite Christmas tree

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

I’ve seen all manner of impressive Christmas trees this year, from tall and theatrical to small and sweet. Fir, pine, spruce and artificial; some of them elegantly dressed in all white or blue and silver; others a delightful jumble of … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Festive

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

After my recent excursions to Candy Cane Lane and Gingerbread Village, I couldn’t help but choose ‘festive’ as this week’s theme. I love how the word ‘festive’ sounds when spoken aloud; it has a deliciously rich, full-bodied mouth-feel like a … Continue reading →

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Not your granny’s gingerbread house

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

Gingerbread houses are the stuff of fairy tales, so how fitting that Seattle’s 20th Annual Gingerbread Village chose the theme “Once Upon a Time”. Fresh from my walk along Candy Cane Lane, I couldn’t resist a visit to Gingerbread Village … Continue reading →

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Candy Cane Lane

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

If you’re in Seattle and in need of some holiday cheer, take a walk along Candy Cane Lane. Park Road Northeast, as Candy Cane Lane is called the rest of the year, has been dazzling Seattlites for over 60 years, … Continue reading →

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Gunpowder, Treason and Plot

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

Remember, remember, the 5th of November The Gunpowder Treason and plot; I see of no reason why Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot. Every fifth of November bonfires are lit all around England and fireworks are set off to commemorate the … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Spooky

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

It’s almost the time of year when hedgerows sprout glowing orange pumpkins… …doorways mysteriously develop intricate cobwebs… …and the creepiest of visitors start hanging around outside your window. Yes, it’s almost time for one of my favourite holidays, Hallowe’en; a … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Summer

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

I’ve been assured by several native New Yorkers that a sure sign summer is here is when they turn the fountains on in Columbus Circle. As I was leaving Central Park a few evenings ago, I heard several people squeal … Continue reading →

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