Category Archives: Events

Naomi’s party

We made lanterns at Naomi’s birthday party. Pirate Naomi attacked the bull pinata with everything she had. And Annabel swung on the tire horse. Until Eli finally broke the pinata open and let the toys out. The party guests hanging … Continue reading

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“You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back.” or How many times have you been married …to the same person?

“You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back.” -Barbara De Angelis —————- Don’t you think re-reading vows and being part of a raucous party makes sense.   Proposing again?   Better skip that part.  Chances are, at … Continue reading

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A sheet holding confetti and balloons

The girls went over to Trixie and Vivian’s house for a Disco New Year’s Party. Sarah and Scott Miller have been doing this for a few years and the kids love it. At 7pm there was a huge countdown and … Continue reading

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Why are you smilin’ like a rabbit in a briarpatch?

We are fairly frequent visitors to the CLAMS house. Cora is 4, Liam is 5, Annie is the mom, Miela is a dog and Scott is the dad. Like their other parties, this one was wildly fun! The horse theme … Continue reading

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A One Nation Sunday

A One Nation demonstration is happening on 2nd Ave. The girls are watching folks congregate in the street and tell me that there are a buses driving up 1st Ave bringing more people to the rally. Then as quickly as … Continue reading

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Instead of Driver’s Education, Children attend Biker’s Education

Just read on Truth-out that in both Utrecht and Copenhagen Driver’s Education has been replaced with Biker’s Education. In the 3rd and 9th grade, kids learn cyclist traffic laws, bike etiquette, agility on two wheels and safe ways to commute. … Continue reading

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Venture Capital Panel at Bell Harbor or "Due Diligence Live"

This morning was a fun Venture Capital Panel at Bell Harbor Conference Center for ZINO. Six of us reviewed twenty companies competing for two $50,000 checks and about $400,000 more in follow-on investments. The twenty presenting companies ranged from sports … Continue reading

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Naomi & Annabel on their First Day at Evergreen School

Naomi is sitting on teacher Judith Hart’s left in a red shirt and ponytails. Next to her is Annabel in fuscia. This is the Pre-School class at Evergreen with Judith Hart and assistant teacher Melissa Norby. Simone had Judith back … Continue reading

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Claudette & Susan do Seattle

Claudette and Susan arrived in Seattle with a purpose.They wanted to visit the Sea Otters. Simone and Claudette watching the Skates and Sturgeons in the underwater dome. One of the fun things you can do at EMP is create a … Continue reading

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The surface of the water at Moss Bay

Simone had Moss Bay sailing and kayaking camp this week. It must have been quite a workout. Five minutes after getting into the car, Simone was asleep. She was not belted in. She was not even in her seat. We … Continue reading

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On Thursday We Were A Circus

Today our itinerary at the Pacific Science Museum begins at the circus exhibit and then moves on to “BiPed Game Show” about our human ancestor, Lucy and what her remains can teach us about BiPedalism. There is a tightrope in … Continue reading

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Zombie Parade or The sum was far greater than its parts

Fremont put an urgent call out for Zombies to gather for the annual “Red, White and Dead” parade. Fremont gathered 3,894 last year but lost the Guinness world record to England by a wee 132 undead brain eating participants. By … Continue reading

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Mazama Migration 2010

Every Spring for a decade, we’ve been migrating north to sunny Mazama around the time of David’s birthday on May 25th. Our tribal gathering place is now Michal Friedrich’s Wesola Polana. You can see the rusty steel “Herd” lined up … Continue reading

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Event at Perkins Coie

Joe Ruben with Funding Post asked a few of us in the early stage investing arena to talk about the start-up environment. The event was sponsored by Perkins Coie and held at their downtown Seattle office. Bill McAleer, Managing Director, … Continue reading

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Yelling at the TV

“Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.” Aristotle Founded by Tracy Newman, Linden Rhoads, Gemma Daggatt, Patricia Atkinson and a few others who were extremely tired of yelling at … Continue reading

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The BIG DIG Treasure Hunt or Simone’s 5th or Great Traditions

We have a few traditions. One of these is the annual sailing trip, another is the annual BIG DIG treasure hunt that happens every year for Simone’s birthday. We bury chests with treasure across the Global Gardens beach, pass out … Continue reading

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Simone sounds out

Simone joined me at the WWFC Pac events and managed to get a few sounds out with each guest.   There is a bit more about the Political Action Committee on this page.   Barrack Obama gave the money we … Continue reading

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