Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas!!

Went over the Cascades to Wenachee (Apple Capitol of the World) a couple nights ago in the moonlight...to pick up my daughter who had been supposedly on a bus to Vancouver BC to visit friends...even the most sincere of girls can get on the wrong bus, I guess! What a trip, how beautiful. Old forest firs covered in snow, that sense of expectancy in the air... now I think Santa must have been somewhere in that forest, preparing for the big day.

I'm working on this blog, it's not really updated yet but the Pike Place Market tour I took will be by January 1st so I will send out the address then...meanwhile, have a truly happy holiday!!!

Wishing you peace & joy in the holiday season and a wonderful 2008.

Seattle is still uniquely itself, humming with energy and a special mix of spice which comes from being The Most Highly Educated City in the US, full of fun and mischief and hopes for the future, and on the Pacific Rim with all the international flavor that brings, each area and neighborhood a delightful treasure trove of things to explore and discover. Of COURSE I found Starbucks coffee under the tree this year, the aroma of coffee is everywhere here, but that's just the beginning. I will try to be better at sharing my experiences of this wonderful place with you as the year progresses.


Hope the coming year gives us many opportunities to spend time together and share our lives.

All the best to you and yours!

Edy

Snow Rain Sun and here comes the 25th

It really has been an especially nice fall season. And it's not that I've done as much as usual, but ... quality people. Thank you, people in my life! Slowing time down and noticing the little stuff. This is not a burning revelation, I know, but it really does make a difference every moment. And it's like... wresting something away from the time monster which is striding down the middle of the road snurffling and holding your (my, our) life in it's hands, headed for the great Time Dishwasher at the end of the freeway exit. When you get there, you're in, hang around with other dirty rushed platters and cups for a bit then zap, it's all over. Whatever happened today is gone and tomorrow is a fresh start. But why don't I feel that clean is the point? Let today linger.

Seattle? Yes, it's there, here I mean. I love driving through Wallingford. On those little narrow streets with the round islands in the intersections so you have to weave around. And if another car starts up the street from the other side, you have to look for a driveway to pull over and let them pass. And you can see Lake Union, the boats, the city and Space Needle behind it in the distance, as you glance up from the narrow street and the green in your face circles and during the whole progress down toward the lake...you are sneaking long timeless glances at the as much as 100 year old homes with various signs of age and glory, most often lovingly cared for and brought with shining honor right up into the present moment by those who live in them and care for them. And saying to yourself... This is Seattle...this is Seattle...this is Seattle...this is sooooo Seattle...