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Studio Potter, Penny Sharp Sky, creates beautiful and functional pieces that inspire you to host a dinner party – just to show them off. What causes a woman to stick her hands in mud? What makes her stay there, shaping it with her palms and her fingers as it sticks to the tops of her […]
Jan 31, 2017 History and elegance seem to tumble into the same sentence as “Victoria, British Columbia.” Though this quaint city has certainly transitioned into the 21st Century, it has retained its old world vibe. This provincial capitol is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. On a clear day, you can see stunning […]
Dec 22, 2016 On the edge of the US and Canadian border, where the ocean flows freely between the two countries – water locked drops of island oases can be found. With the Olympic Mountains lining the horizon and old-growth forests aplenty, the 250 days of sunshine beckon visitors and delight locals. Friday Harbor, the […]
Nov 11, 2016 Today of all days, we want to recognize those brave men and women who have put, and are putting, their lives on the line in defense of our freedom. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Your sacrifice and dedication means the world. Veterans Day may only come once a year, […]
Aug 19, 2016 Mikaela Judd At the corner of Bothell Way and 73rd, where traffic is common and horns often honk, Gaul Culley and Staci Adman are adding the finishing touches to the Kenmore Mural. The two artists are on a tight schedule. The official ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for September 5 from 11 […]
Jul 15, 2016 Mikaela Cowles A bird’s-eye view is a great way to get your bearings when you’re in a new place. It lets you wrap your head around the neighborhoods and topography. But after you’ve drunk in the lakes and building tops, neighborhoods and needle points (hello Space Needle!), putting boots on the ground […]
Jun 23, 2016 Mikaela Cowles They came to the water’s surface like elegant dancers, their dorsal fins tickling the air. Breaths were gasped. Pictures were snapped. Little children pointed with glee. Until then – until that moment when I saw my first Orca – I didn’t get it. I’d been told that images, video, and […]
Jun 19, 2016 Mikaela Cowles It is little wonder Tristan Blair joined the Kenmore Air family. His dad, Chris, has been flying with Kenmore Air since before he was born. A love for planes was practically imprinted on Tristan’s DNA. “I started working the line here, just like Tristan,” explained Chris, Tristan’s dad and Kenmore […]
Jun 7, 2016 Mikaela Cowles With cities that continue to grow and traffic that won’t relinquish its grip, the old-school nature lover must travel beyond freeway-mapped routes. They must trek where cars can’t reach and people rarely venture. Sure five star hotels and luxury spas are nice. I love them. I really do. But there’s […]
May 26, 2016 Mikaela Cowles A need for uninhibited travel plans propelled Chuck Perry to earn his pilot’s licenses. Little did he know, his weekend hobby would lead to a second career. In the 80s and 90s, Chuck lived and worked in Ketchikan. Today, the town is a popular stop for many cruise lines. Back […]
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