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Today's post is from Ruth Hultengren, a long time King County employee who has been talking about her experience with Tom Douglas' new cookbook. Today it's our favorite (maybe-not-so-healthy) thing. "This is my new favorite thing. I just baked the coconut pie for my son’s birthday and it was sooooo good – worth every calorie. ... Continue Reading →
Boots. I love boots. This year, I see many, many people wearing boots. My favorites are my brown cowboy boots. I bought them in a thrift store in 1986, for $25. I can't believe I still have them and wear them. The other day, while I was riding light rail to work, a woman asked... Continue Reading →
French Pressed high quality coffee. Yum. This is definitely one of my favorite things. It's even better when I get the opportunity to sit down a drink a cup with my husband. My favorite coffee comes from Africa. Probably the very, very best cup of coffee I have ever had was Ethiopia Yirgacheffe. It's hard... Continue Reading →
From the Stranger: Judge Craighead: The King County Superior Court judges have learned that Seattle City Hall was unable to accommodate all of the couples who wish to wed on Sunday, December 9th. Some of our judicial officers have volunteered to come to the King County Courthouse on their own time on Sunday to do... Continue Reading →
One of my very, very favorite things in the world are books. The most indulgent weekend for me is to hike somewhere remote and spend a few days just reading and reading. The trick is, though, to have the right reading material. Because, of course, not all books are equal. This year, I read a... Continue Reading →
It's so simple - a light where you need it with no hands. And now they're so affordable (I saw a pack of 3 for $10 at Costco - and they included an emergency strobe function, also good for impromptu Raves by the campfire). You can keep one in every car, closet and jacket. Maybe... Continue Reading →
Whether I am going on an outing near or far, a parks pass is one of my Favorite Things. I have both an "All Agency Pass" that works in National Parks, National Forests, DNR lands and others. It is something I buy every year to support our national parks and also to gain access to... Continue Reading →
Thanks to Oprah, this is the time of year we think of and talk about Favorite things. We will be sharing our healthy favorite things for the month of December....starting right now! If you have a favorite thing, please let us know! One of my top, top favorite healthy things is my Patagonia puffy pullover. ... Continue Reading →
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