In January my cousins gave me a birthday gift: a $50 gift certificate for the Seattle Farmers Market. It was a carefully selected gift. They knew that I’ve shopped at the West Seattle Farmers Market for years, take friends there, and encourage others to go. For me it’s also a bit retro: I grew up […]
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Saying Goodbye to a Neighborhood Institution
Barnecut’s Shell has been in West Seattle a whole lot longer than I have, but even that’s a long time. Dick Barnecut and his son, Andy, have been taking care of my cars since I moved to West Seattle in 1988. But on July 1, 2013, they will be closing their doors forever. The economy […]
Sad for My Dog, and for Seattle
We walk by this spot almost every day. It’s our neighborhood in Seattle, a place to enjoy nature in the midst of city life in 21st-century America. Or is it? © 2013 Robyn M Fritz
Take Care of It or Lose It
Tragic—the only word for it. This is my neighborhood, where I walk my dog, Alki, every day. Beach closed because of contamination from a condominium built out over the water. Sometimes things happen that we can’t prevent. This one we could have, with city administrators who think ahead, and think of everyone. Everything. All life. […]
Our Fun Interview at Intuit GoPayment
Sometimes I get lucky and can help out another business, and I get luckier when it helps me out. Such is the case with Intuit GoPayment. Check our out interview at the Intuit GoPayment blog. OR check it out below: I’ve pasted it below this entry. You might know Intuit as the company behind Quicken, which […]
Profiling Andrea Bruckner of Blue Star Astrology
Part of our series profiling people and businesses who walk their talk. I know very little about astrology. That said, I have met a few astrologers who impress me because they have spent a long time learning about the science and art of astrology and take it and their clients seriously. Dedication and smarts rule! […]
Yes, It’s Lettuce
Add it up! Take one amateur photographer. Discover fascination with brilliant red lettuce. Take up close and possibly way too personal photographs. Don’t make people guess what it is. Happy summer from Seattle. © 2012 Robyn M Fritz
Lavender: When Summer Makes You Smile
We joke about summer in Seattle all year—and can’t stop smiling when it shows up! Bonus is, it also smells great, especially when the lavender harvest is in. I am so grateful when I work to establish good relationships with people who love their work, and then I enjoy the fruits of our mutual labor! […]
Chiropractic Care Isn’t just for People … or Dogs
Some days you’re just goofing off and you find news about somebody who makes a difference. This one is ironic to me, since it deals with chiropractic care, this time for race horses, in particular, for 2012 Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another. Here’s a link to the article, “Equine Chiropractic Asset to O’Neill Team,” just […]
Eagles, Fish, Dogs, and Turkeys: Persistence Pays Off
Last year we had a few months that were both fun and hard at our house. Fun because I met wonderful people at writing events and at intuitive events with my crystal partner, Fallon. People who make me believe that community is possible and present and glad that I keep trying. No matter what. […]