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Mon Jun, 7th 2010

I was at the Port Townsend Brewery last Friday night when four travelers walked in - kids in their early 20s, each of them shouldering backpacks.  They saw me, ambled over, and asked if there was somewhere nearby to eat.  "Yes," I said.  "But you're here.  You should have a beer first....

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Tue May, 25th 2010

My beautiful niece, Baby Caroline, celebrated her first birthday with a party last weekend.  There was cake.  There were presents.  And there were many family members and friends in attendance to celebrate.

Below are pictures of Caroline and her friends.

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Mon May, 24th 2010

If I had the opportunity to re-write my "Reasons to Move to Port Townsend" list, there is one item I would add:  tall ships.  When I see those graceful ships gliding across the bay, I can't help but fantasize about pirate adventures and centuries past.  These pictures...

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Mon May, 17th 2010

In Port Townsend, we have an entire summer full of festivals.  We have a Wooden Boat Festival, Fiddle Tunes, a film festival, jazz and...

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Tue May, 11th 2010

The Cinco de Mayo celebration at The Port Townsend Brewery was the social event of the season.  The Delta Rays entertained us with hours of danceable music.  Bub's Tacos provided sustenance for the evening.  Yummm...  Tacos...  And as always...

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Mon Apr, 26th 2010

This is the last post in a series of discussions about private mortgage insurance.  If you'd like to peruse the previous posts, see The Ins and Outs of Mortgage Insurance, Mortgage...

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Thu Apr, 22nd 2010

My favorite blog in the whole world is The Pioneer Woman.  It's written by an Oklahoma ranch wife.  She cooks, she cares for cows, she takes much better pictures than I do.  And, last fall, she published a cookbook.  At that time, The Pioneer Woman embarked on a national book tour.  But she didn't come...

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Tue Apr, 20th 2010

Many thanks to Phil for his brunch invitation last Sunday.  The mojitos were refreshing and perfectly sweetened.  Amber's Popovers were moist and delicious.  Beth's Cinnamon Rolls were a taste of heaven.  And The Flamenco Eggs were unique and savory.  Or were they Flamingo Eggs?  They did look a tad pink...

Brunch was a spectacular culinary...

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Fri Apr, 16th 2010

This is the third post in a series of discussions about private mortgage insurance.  If you'd like to catch up on what you missed, see The Ins and Outs of Mortgage Insurance and Mortgage...

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Wed Apr, 7th 2010

It's a frequent dilemma in my home.  What on earth am I gonna fix for dinner?  It's especially heinous when I'm cooking for other people.  Most folks are quite opinionated about food!  Seriously, I've heard it all.

Green peas are the spawn of Satan.

I like onions, just not too many...

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