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Seattle

10.17.2013

nature v. nurture

I know it's been awhile.  We've been immersed in two months of travel, a birthday party, a family reunion and Gravy Too's little pigtails (pics to come).  Earlier this week in Seattle, my lovely Gravy Baby (a big boy now!) took an opportunity to embrace a soup dumpling character at the entrance to read more

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06.17.2010

in seattle, a battle begins

There's a regular list of must-dos whenever we hit Seattle (that doesn't always involve visiting Matsutake Joe.)  We visit our relatives.  We catch up with old friends.  We enjoy the weather, if it cooperates (a balmy Seattle summer day rivals no other, but they're few and far between.) Naturally, read more

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12.04.2009

waiting for matsutake joe, and why i’m like this

Matsutake madness "I'd like to go to Whole Foods today, and then I want to go pick up some mushrooms," my Aunt Jenny told me one morning earlier this week. This has been our routine for the few weeks I've been back in the States.  I've been helping her out by driving around town, running errands read more

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11.25.2009

things i’ve missed about america

Dad's cooking.  Especially these clams (manila, to be exact) in his spicy basil sauce.Pizza.  Even better with amazing cured meat from Salumi, the famous Seattle deli belonging to Mario Batali's family.Fall.  Nothing beats the crisp air, vibrant colors, and warm clothes to bundle read more

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  • The earnestness of my 10 year old continues to kill me. During the distance learning and the lockdown he started a club among neighborhood kids called Forest Patrol to be on the lookout for wildlife and to keep the ‘hood clean. I introduced him @customink for making club shirts, and they arrived today. The club is raising money to pay for shirts; keep your eyes peeled for a doe-eyed boy who may be making the rounds near you offering to pick up rubbish in your yard! . . . . . #wowintheworld #tshirtdesign #kidlife #lifeinlockdown #socialdistancing #savetheplanet #earthday #kidsofinstagram #kidsactivities
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