Tag Archives: William

How we ended up in the Smith Tower lighthouse?

Posted on June 20, 2010 by petra

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

Posted on March 19, 2010 by petra

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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Daily Rituals or Off to School

Posted on February 25, 2010 by petra

In the morning, the girls pack their backpacks with school stuff (lunches, sweaters, sneakers) and after-school stuff (leotards, swim suits, snacks) and then head downstairs to say good morning to Kumar, Hamilton and/or Nelson running the building elevators and Michelle, … Continue reading →

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Holiday 2009 or slinky on the hotel stairs

Posted on December 19, 2009 by petra

Our holiday tradition is a feast with friends around the table that goes on late into the night. The dinner is usually a couple weeks into December. The food has been the same for the last 8 or so years. … Continue reading →

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