BlackBerrys and Smartphones - 06/26/07 09:55 PM
A while ago, I blogged “Oh oh, my purse fell in the toilet” and I told of that misadventure. This is chapter two. It really did mess me up--ruined my Palm Pilot and I thought it had ruined my cell phone. Actually the cell phone dried out, after a … (7 comments)
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When Paying Off Doesn't Pay - 06/25/07 11:58 AM
For those of you that are contemplating whether it is good to pay off your mortgage or not Yahoo.Finance.com has an article by Ben Stein in his "Your Money or Your Life" column entitled When Paying Off Doesn't Pay. Mr. Stein says, "Why not just pay off the mortgage slowly … (0 comments)
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World's Ugliest Dog - 06/23/07 03:12 PM
If you go to this link, N.J. Dog Crowned World's Ugliest, you will see an article on I found on ABCNEWS.com. The dog was crowned the winner last night and came in second place the year before. Elwood, is a 2-year-old Chinese Crested and Chihuahua mix. He was rescued two years … (7 comments)
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Tip on Posting Pictures on Your Blog - 06/23/07 12:49 PM
I know some people that are starting out blogging do not know how to get pictures in a format so that they can post them. I use Photo Bucket, for image hosting in order to post pictures on my blog. It is free. I am not one of those … (4 comments)
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Plastic Bag Revolt Spreads Across Britain - 06/23/07 12:29 PM
For quite a while I have been trying not to get plastic bags from the grocery stores. This is a very interesting article from ABCNEWS.Go.com, written by Mark Rice-Oxley, "Plastic Bag Revolt Spreads Across Britain, Spurred by a Filmmaker's Documentary, the English Town of Modbury Became the First in Europe … (1 comments)
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Seattle Baseball Question - 06/22/07 09:23 PM
You probably know that Ken Griffey Jr. is in town playing for the Cincinnati Reds against the Seattle Mariners. The news stations have been saying they expect Seattle to give him a warm welcome. The Mariners are hosting a pre-game ceremony on the field for him tonight, so we will … (1 comments)
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King County's kid-friendly bike paths - 06/17/07 07:31 PM
There was an article in yesterday's Seattle Times "Whole family can gear up for fun on kid-friendly bike paths" By Stephanie Dunnewind. She gives six different trails in King County that are "kid-friendly"--that means they are good for novices (that would be me). Some of the longer trails you can … (3 comments)
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Can you inspire your teenager to get a summer job? - 06/17/07 12:43 PM
Nothing about real estate this time, it is personal finance and saving (my second favorite subject).It is that time again, when teens are out of school and need something to do. I highly recommend a summer job (don't we all). Not only does it alleviate the boredom, it can give … (4 comments)
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Pictures from the Fremont Solstice Parade - 06/17/07 11:42 AM
Yesterday, I blogged about the Fremont Fair that is going on this weekend. If you go to this Seattle Times link you can get to a slideshow. You may want to check it out to see if you want to attend next year in case you missed it.
The Fremont fair … (3 comments)
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One big chunk of downtown Seattle up for sale - 06/16/07 10:00 PM
The Seattle Times had this article today by Amy Martinez "One big chunk of downtown Seattle up for sale". It is nearly 13 acres in what is known as the "Denny Triangle" and it is something the Clise family has been accumulating for four generations.
Martinez says in her article "The Clises … (1 comments)
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Fremont Fair Solstice Celebration is Going on Now, June 16 - 17, 2007 - 06/16/07 01:10 PM
It is beautiful out right now and a perfect way to start your summer would be to attend the Fremont Fair. It is going on today and tomorrow. The SeattlePI.com has an article “Come one, come all to welcome summer with Fremont's goofy parade and fair” that talks about some of … (4 comments)
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Seattle Area Condo News--Continuing Trend of Expanding Inventory, Fewer Sales, Rising Prices - 06/15/07 07:45 PM
According to the Northwest Multiple Listing Services June 6th, 2007 report, Condo sales dipped last month. Brokers reported 99 fewer pending sales compared with the same month a year ago for a 5.5 percent decline. In King County, where about two-thirds of the pending sales occurred, the volume nearly matched … (0 comments)
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The rich's ‘insatiable appetite’ for pricey goods - 06/15/07 05:57 PM
This is not my own title; it is from an AP article today on MSNBC.com discussing how much some of "the rich" are willing to pay for luxury items. "NEW YORK - Forget about the $350 stilettos. Shoes with status these days come with $1,000 price tags. And $600 … (0 comments)
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Kent SR 167 HOT Lanes Pilot Project - 06/15/07 02:07 PM
I just received an email from the Kent, Washington Chamber of Commerce that the Washington State Department of Transportation is going to have a SR 167 - HOT Lanes Pilot Project. The WSDOT explains it as: "State Route 167, located in King and Pierce counties, connects communities between Renton and … (1 comments)
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Financial Choices - 06/14/07 01:49 PM
I was reading Yahoo.Finance.com (one of my favorite things to do) and came across an article entitled "My So-Called Financial Life" by Penelope Trunk. Her theme is that you should change your job if you want to, and that sometimes you have to make big sacrifices to do so. … (1 comments)
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Meridian School, Private School in North Seattle's Wallingford Neighborhood - 06/13/07 02:48 PM
Meridian School is located in the historic Good Shepherd Center within North Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood. It has Kindergarten through 5th grade classes. I know about this school because I volunteer at the Wallingford Senior Center that is located in the same building. The other day the children put on a play … (0 comments)
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Independent 529 Plan, College Savings - 06/13/07 01:50 PM
I just received an email from the Independant 529 Plan--it is their college savings quarterly. It has a link to reading lists for preschoolers through highschool. Also from this email a client can go to their own account and make a contribution on the spot. They gave this reminder … (1 comments)
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Road Scholar Excursions, Educational Travel - 06/13/07 01:16 PM
When I wake up in the middle of the night and often will read to put myself back to sleep. Last night I picked up the latest catalog of Road Scholar that came in the mail. My favorite vacations are educational combined with travel; and I was so engrossed with the … (2 comments)
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Washington State Presidential Primary Date Change - 06/11/07 05:12 PM
KIROTV.com has just announced Committee Chooses Feb. 19 For Wash. Presidential PrimaryThis is a big deal for we political news junkies. Many states are doing this so that they have a "greater stake in selecting nominees and shaking up the 2008 political calendar". See the following article from a recent USA … (0 comments)
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Oh oh, my purse fell in the toilet - 06/10/07 05:53 PM
I know, probably half of you cannot relate to this problem but I thought I would just mention it. I have never liked placing my purse on the hook of the bathroom doors because I always pictured someone reaching over the door and taking it. Last week (after a … (9 comments)
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A Bill Gates' Quote Worth Remembering - 06/10/07 05:12 PM
"Remember, the final measure of your life won't be how well you live, but how well others live, because of you." These words were said by Bill Gates at the graduation ceremony at the campus of St. George's School in Spokane, Washington. It reminds me of the John F. Kennedy … (5 comments)
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Have a Llama Help You Hike--Washington State - 06/10/07 04:17 PM
I found a new adventure that you may want to consider. If you are like me, you like going on day hikes but do not like carrying things (like a pack). I saw this article on Evening Magazine on King5.com, "Have a Llama Help You Hike" and found it very … (3 comments)
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Northwest Senior Games--Seattle and Eastside - 06/09/07 10:17 AM
This morning's Seattle Times has an article by Taya Flores entitled "For the love of the Senior Games" "Formerly called the Greater Seattle Senior Games, the name changed this year with the games' expansion to the Eastside cities of Redmond, Kirkland, Mercer Island and Bellevue. Events include 11 different sports … (0 comments)
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