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...
Hello, hello,
Happy(ish) 2026, Bookish Friends!
First things first, WELCOME to my first bookish newsletter! Thank you for being here. I am hopeful this little monthly offering will bring a smile to your face... and some inspiration for your reading/writing/creativity goals. So, without further ado...The truth is that I just can’t quite quit Christmas this year. I mean, I am never really ready to take down the tree and put away the lights and decorations...
