Tag Archives: Pioneer Square

Which moments do you remember?

My neighbors and good friends, the Strains, were written up in the Seattle Times today. Jeff believes that living downtown proffers more family moments..those revelations, discoveries and “good times” that you stumble upon together during a neighborhood romp.  He says, these … 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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Circumnavigating 100 feet from home court

Pausing to enjoy the adventure of life in the Pioneer Square neighborhood. Simone and Naomi love the rush of “urbanity and motormania” that hits you as you step out the giant doors of our building. Simone has her bull and … Continue reading

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How we ended up in the Smith Tower lighthouse?

One beautiful Seattle day, I looked up and was hypnotized by the pointy triangle on top of the Smith Tower.  I contacted the Samis Foundation (owners) about taking a look at the upper floors of their massive inventory of downtown … Continue reading

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Pioneer schmoozing

Pioneer Square is a wonderful place to live and Annie Strain has been a huge positive force. She gathered a big group of the Pioneer community at her beautiful home to greet the incoming Mayor Mike McGinn. Here is a … Continue reading

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Dinner with the Strains across the Square

Our neighbors, the Strains, live across Pioneer Square from us. We can wave or flashlight morse code from our windows. Annie Strain has a great blog about life in Pioneer Square. Jackson Strain is the same age as Naomi. They … Continue reading

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