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My husband and I had a delightful trip to Victoria, BC this month (you might remember from previous newsletters that we are trying to do an adventure each month in 2026). We visited most of the “must-sees,” The BC Royal Museum, The Parliament Building, Chinatown, The Empress (for afternoon tea), Butchart Gardens, Oak Bay, Roger’s Chocolates, MUNRO’S BOOKSTORE (if you haven’t been – it’s a gorgeous space). Simply put, Victoria is a stunningly beautiful city, full of stunningly beautiful...

My husband and I committed to having some brand of adventure each month in 2026. Thus far, we have visited a local arcade (and spent a small fortune playing skee-ball), attended a raucous musical at our favorite Seattle theater, enjoyed a peaceful weekend getaway in Port Gamble (lovely afternoon tea service included), and this month… we “did” the spring fair.

The Puyallup Fair is always something we enjoy (whether the spring or fall offering), and after attending many (many) times, we have...

It's That Time Again...

March is my birthday month (yay), and I always look forward to it (yes, even as I get older… and older):)

Each year, in preparation for the big day, I think about how I would like to celebrate the passing of the previous year and the welcoming of the next. I have spent birthdays enjoying my favorite meals, being pampered at beautiful spas, riding my favorite attractions at Disneyland, playing laser tag with some of my closest friends, receiving surprise deliveries...

It's That Time Again...

My husband and I celebrated Valentine’s Day by taking a ferry to Seattle to see “Spamelot” at the 5th Avenue Theater (not for the first time). As we waited for the show to start, we chatted with one of the staff about how delightfully silly the show was, and how therapeutic it felt to be able to have the opportunity to laugh alongside other people (perhaps especially in this moment in time – when it can sometimes feel like we are being constantly bombarded with...

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Happy(ish) 2026, Bookish Friends!