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The Other Side Of Washington

Posted on March 22, 2011

I’ve never been able to brand myself as a consultant before. Yet this is a role I fell into last weekend when I cruised to the other side of the Evergreen State to Spokane, where I helped Gonzaga University host … Continue reading →

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On Assignment: Pac-10 Tournament

Posted on March 11, 2011

I’ve spent the past 10 days in Los Angeles on work business with the University of Washington. I used to hate coming to LA, but nowadays there are few places on the Pac-10 circuit I enjoy more. Trips to LA … Continue reading →

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December 24

Posted on December 24, 2010

Whatever you happen to celebrate this December, spend it with loved ones. With family spread across the country, I’m thankful to have such great future in-laws here in Seattle to enjoy this time of the year.

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Montreal-Style Bagels Arrive In Seattle

Posted on December 18, 2010

Bagels are one of the creature comforts Lisa and I have missed since we moved to Seattle years ago. Sunday mornings with bagels, cream cheese, tomato and lox from Barney Greengrass are no longer regularities, like they were in our … Continue reading →

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Scenes From The Apple Cup

Posted on December 6, 2010

This was my first Apple Cup on the Palouse. Living in Seattle, you sometimes become blind to the fact there is a real hatred for the big state university in the eastern part of Washington, and that was evident at … Continue reading →

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Thinking Back To Berkeley

Posted on November 28, 2010

Had a few extra pictures from the Huskies’ win at Cal that I thought were worth sharing. One more until we’re bowl eligible (for the first time since 2002). I’m not adverse to spending late December in San Diego either. … Continue reading →

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The Last Frontier

Posted on November 25, 2010

Never let it be said my work doesn’t take me to interesting places. This week it was Anchorage, Alaska, a place I had never been and, honestly, never thought I’d go. I’m glad I did. My welcome to Alaska moment … Continue reading →

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Dog-sitting

Posted on November 1, 2010

Because one can never post enough shots of dogs, particularly golden retrievers. One of the projects this weekend was to take care of Kasey, who belongs to Lisa’s family. She’s a little temperamental (insane) for my tastes, but it’s hard … Continue reading →

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Lamb, Icelandic-style

Posted on September 17, 2010

Last May, Lisa and I had the chance to spend five amazing days in Iceland. We cruised our rental car along the Ring Road, soaked up the stunning scenery at Gulfoss and Geyser and soaked our tired bodies in the … Continue reading →

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Island Life

Posted on August 3, 2010

Sometimes I forget how spoiled I am to live in Washington. There’s something special in being able to escape Seattle, board a ferry and within a few hours decamp to the quiet San Juan Islands, leaving all of life’s stresses … Continue reading →

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