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Gals in the Neighborhood: Wooden Boats and Summer Bliss
We know a few tricks for making the most of a sunny Seattle weekend without breaking the bank. One of those tricks, however impossible it might seem, is boating. No joke. Boating for free. You could scour Craigslist for a free boat or you could mooch off your boat-owning friends, but we know a better…
A Day with the Gals: Animal Lovers to the Core
Sometimes, you can’t help. You simply don’t have time, or you’re already carrying too many responsibilities. Sometimes, if you try to juggle just one more burden, all the others will come crashing down. Sometimes when you see a need, you have to say “no.” Let’s jump back in time. Not too far—just a few years,…
Gals in the Neighborhood: Gas (Fire)Works Park
If you’re in Seattle for Fourth of July, Gas Works Park has your back. It’s the place for freedom festivities. Flag waving, fireworks watching, friendly partying. Trust us—it’ll be good. Gas Works Park is a gem, for starters. The city abandoned an old coal gasification plant in 1954 when imported natural gas rendered it obsolete.…
A Day with the Gals: Saving Lives
“I can’t tell you how many dogs we’ve picked up over the years,” Johnine said. She has a rule: “If I see an animal in danger, I have to stop and help.” And Johnine sees a lot of animals who need saving. Dogs often escape their yards and wander through the streets with no leash, no owner, and often not even…
Giving Report: Fine Wines & Felines (with interview!)
We recently donated $1,000 to MEOW Cat Rescue. If you’ve been reading our blog, that probably won’t come as a surprise—we’re pretty outspoken when it comes to animals. And it really won’t come as a surprise for those who already know about Fine Wines & Felines auction. If you already know about FW&F, skip to…
Gals in the Neighborhood: Archie McPhee
“Eclectic” is too stuffy. “Weird” is too mean. “Goofy” doesn’t really capture it. Archie McPhee, Wallingford’s toy/joke/gift/party store, is just awesome. If you’re looking to encapsulate the place in a single word, that’s it right there. Awesome. And Archie McPhee knows it. “We supply awesome stuff to awesome people. From Rubber Chickens to Narwhals, we’ve got it all!”…
A Day With the Gals: Dog Days
Johnine has a rule: if she sees an animal in danger, she has to do something about it. Like any real estate agent, Johnine spends a lot of time driving. She previews properties, scouts out neighborhoods, drives clients through the city. And when you’re doing that on the day-to-day—well, as you might imagine, Johnine’s rule has…
The Life of an Animal: Why No-Kill Animal Shelters Matter
Not all animal shelters are created equal. Some shelters find good homes for animals even if it takes years to do so, and even if those animals require special training before they can be a safe pet. Other shelters, though, kill healthy cats and dogs just to make room for new ones. In the wrong…
Gals in the Neighborhood: The Seattle Speakeasies
Prohibition never ended in parts of Seattle. Three modern-day speakeasies hide within a mile of downtown, infusing the city’s nightlife with a little mystery and a lot of class. Step inside any one of them to find low lighting, murmured conversation, and a setting so secretive you’ll quickly forget these establishments do, in fact, have…
World Travelers & Impossible Obstacles (continued)
Part 1: Lose the Shackles Part 2: The Buyers With a Secret “We owned for ten years,” Brian said. “It’s time to be unshackled.” Brian and Kim owned a house in Broadview, but the travel bug had bit them. Hard. After a long attempt to have it all (home ownership and long, exotic journeys) they realized they…
World Travelers & Impossible Obstacles
Part 1: Lose the Shackles Kim and Brian have traveled the world. We’ll admit it—we’re jealous. They work in cancer research and software engineering, respectively, but back when they first started traveling, Kim and Brian were fresh UW grads on a ten-week backpacking trip. They fell further in love with each other during that trip, and they also fell…
Gals in the Neighborhood: 5 Summer Yoga Opportunities–Free!
New to Seattle? Try yoga. Looking for a community? Try yoga. Want to get healthier? Try yoga. It’s Seattle’s thing—or rather, one of Seattle’s many things, because our city has a lot going for it. According to Forbes, Seattle ranks as the #2 yoga city in America. Seattle-area residents are 46% more likely to do…