Category Archives: Family

What is Santa’s favorite midnight snack?

We’re not religious but we like celebrating so this year we did both Hanukah and Christmas. Above is the note Simone left Santa. It is a two-sided plea to find out what Santa most likes to eat in the middle … Continue reading

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A party about stories

This party started off with the adrenaline and excitement of being together with good friends and conversations in the globe to catch up and share confidences, ambitions… the view. BUT Then, Tom Skerritt handed out movie scrips and assigned parts … Continue reading

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Santa stopped by the tower.

Naomi saw this image and asked me, “Mama, how cold was the North pole? Did you like working in the toy shop? I’m glad you are back, Mama.”

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Round and round

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Ten Favorite toys!

I’ve been thinking about Simone and Naomi’s favorite toys. 1.) A horse tire swing ($79.99)  We’ve tied this swing to a zip line across our living room and use it everday.  Sheets get thrown over the zip line to create a … Continue reading

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14 GREAT Children’s books (7 for a 3 year old and 7 for a 6 year old)

All 14 books have a few things in common.  They have kooky unpredictable plots. They have terrific illustrations.  They have marvelously moody characters that evolve and transcend their predicaments.  Naomi and Simone each received a book a day during the first … Continue reading

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Violin

It was nerve wracking for sure. Simone considered not even going to school the day of the recital but when the time came for her to play…she did it.

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Storytelling gathering for the holidays

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Are you honing in on the virtues or letting them slide? Honestly?

My good friend Valerie Tarico writes a monthly column about developing virtues. She starts each post with a note about the particular character trait including a few quotes to ponder, discuss and share and then ends with an example of … Continue reading

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A global beginning to the day

Simone said, “Mom, Is it okay if I head up to the globe to do some reading?” Hope said, “What a great idea Simone. I’ll grab a book and join you.” My good friend, Hope, is visiting from Maryland for the week. … Continue reading

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Naomi’s KOMO tour of the Tower or “What was on the cutting room floor?”

This KOMO news piece turned out well. In the hopes of championing ACT Theatre, which I love, I mentioned them dozens of times. I tried to weave ACT into whatever they asked about. “Yes, I DO love living downtown, especially … Continue reading

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115 "area ways" below the streets of Pioneer Square

After school the girls like to play in front of the building for a while. It’s our “porch”and on sunny days it is a fun place to hang out. Typically we get out the bikes, chalk and a few toys … Continue reading

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First time

Naomi’s adventure came about when KOMO news asked to do a story on the apartment. Heather Reese and photographer Ben Barnett arrived when Naomi and I were chalking up the sidewalk outside the Tower. The crew let Naomi lead the … Continue reading

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Brunch with Margit, Ben, Sarah, Rob and Pascal or Hot Lava

The morning started in the backyard with Margit creating crowns from the giant leaves. Ben and Naomi were doing an improvisation about a family of animals. We seem to descend on Ben and Margit fairly frequently on Sunday mornings. Naomi … Continue reading

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Simone’s laptop

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Why are you smilin’ like a rabbit in a briarpatch?

We are fairly frequent visitors to the CLAMS house. Cora is 4, Liam is 5, Annie is the mom, Miela is a dog and Scott is the dad. Like their other parties, this one was wildly fun! The horse theme … Continue reading

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A One Nation Sunday

A One Nation demonstration is happening on 2nd Ave. The girls are watching folks congregate in the street and tell me that there are a buses driving up 1st Ave bringing more people to the rally. Then as quickly as … Continue reading

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Instead of Driver’s Education, Children attend Biker’s Education

Just read on Truth-out that in both Utrecht and Copenhagen Driver’s Education has been replaced with Biker’s Education. In the 3rd and 9th grade, kids learn cyclist traffic laws, bike etiquette, agility on two wheels and safe ways to commute. … Continue reading

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Hot Lava

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Naomi at work

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