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Visiting Bellevue Botanical Garden
Living in the Pacific Northwest, I can tell you that almost eight months of the year it rains here. A rumor says that "the locals say that to drive away tourists." That is funny. Alright, it doesn’t rain every single day for straight eight months, but about every...
How to make mint tea from fresh leaves?
Got fresh mint leaves? There is a beekeeper and a gardener who works near us. He and his wife planted vegetables this past summer. I yearned for what was inside their garden–– chives, Italian parsley, voluptuous tomatoes, arugula. He and his wife gave me good ideas...
Where to get donuts in Seattle for the first time visitor?
Craving for Donuts I am writing a road trip novel, called One Light Year Road Trip. Every time I write about a character eating sweets, I have to take a break. And because I have been seeing Halloween cookies, candies, cream everywhere these past few days, an...
What to do in autumn?
Take a drive If you are a new visitor or a local, and you are wondering what to do in autumn, this is a good time to take a drive through see autumn colors in your favorite neighborhood. Today the music man and I went grocery shopping to grab some bread, milk, and...