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The Washington Park Arboretum is on Lake Washington, east of downtown and south of the University of Washington.  The park offers a network of paths through different tree groves - Birches and Poplars, Larches, Rhododendrons, Asiatic Maples, Magnolias, Oaks, Camelias to name a few. A wide green swath running down the middle of the park is called "Azalea Way" but there are many side paths that zig zag through the park.  We were there on a beautiful Spring, crowded day and still found a quiet spot with a bench to hang out and enjoy the birds and trees.

The library is one of my most favorite places and sometimes after I’ve returned I feel like the books, CDs and DVDs I’ve checked out are like a box of candy.  I can’t decide which one to bite into. 

With the libraries online ordering I can find almost any resource I’m looking for at some branch and by putting it on hold it will eventually end up waiting for me at my local library.  I still go into the library and moon over the stacks sometimes but most of my library goodies come from the online service.

The customer staff on location and online are both especially helpful and firiendly.

Lenten Rose

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Since I’ve spent a good portion of my adult life in New Mexico at 7000-8000 feet above sea level with snowy cold winters that last from November to sometimes late May - the idea of a full bush of flowers like these Lenten Roses appearing in mid-February is somehow miraculous.  I was so surprised and very happy to find this plant growing in the yard before even the crocuses came out!

The Ballard or Hiram M. Chittenden Locks are a link between the saltwater body Puget Sound and the fresh water bodies; Salmon Bay, Lake Union, Portage Bay and Lake Washington. 

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This is the closest park to where I live in fact I can easily walk there. It’s a great place to sit in the sun during the summer. There’s a huge grass lawn with picnic tables and it’s all right on Lake Washington. The Burke-Gilman trail goes right through the park. There are alot of sweet (and a few mean) ducks, geese and blackbird/ravens there as well as squirrels and seagulls. (more…)

Home made vegetarian food you’d be proud to make yourself but don’t have to if you eat here. My favorite is the Sunlight Nachos. Hot corn chips, brown rice, melted cheddar cheese, black beans and vegees in a huge mound with scoops of salsa, guacamole and sour cream on top. The peanut butter pie with whip cream is heavenly. (more…)

This is an excellent beach / park on the Puget Sound. We spent Thanksgiving afternoon walking along the sandy beach, and lolling at a picnic table drinking hot Gingseng tea we’d brought with us. There were some incredible Parasurfers sailing across the ocean at a clipping pace, occasionally jumping up and twirling mid-air a couple of times before landing again and shooting across the water. (more…)

I find myself at the library two or three times a week finding books, CDs, DVDs, and books on tape to my heart’s desire. I know I read a broader variety of books and feel free to indulge in all kinds of musical curiosities when I can borrow instead of buy media. Beside why do we each need a copy of Thus Spake Zarathustra when most of us will be just fine sharing one.