Hing Hay Park appeals to me in so many ways. A fusion of languages. East meets West. Old World merges with New World. Active and passive space. Welcoming. Having grown up with two cultures--Japanese and American--this park is special to me. I see faces that remind me of my mother, her family and friends. I... Continue Reading →
What if a neighborhood got together and through a gigantic garage sale? Would folks come out for it? The answer is YES. My West Seattle neighborhood does this annually each May and this was the 14th year for the event. It's organized by the good people at the West Seattle Blog and this year there... Continue Reading →
I wandered outside as night turned to day. It was raining, the wind blew lightly and the black-capped chickadees called out to each other. A refreshing start to my Sunday and I share it with you! (You will need to go to the post to listen to the video)
I don't often see sunrise. Our best window views at home are to the south and west. I'm also preoccupied at dawn getting ready for work. But every winter, we head to the scenic Methow Valley on the eastern slopes of Washington's North Cascades. It was on one of those visits that I witnessed this... Continue Reading →
Need some inspiration? Look down at your feet. While exploring nooks and crannies in my Seattle neighborhood, I recently discovered this mosaic gem in a nearby pocket park. Its rich colors and uncomplicated design captured my attention and I had to photograph it. We are surrounded by inspiration if we look for it. Look up.... Continue Reading →
