It all started because of over-priced onions. The Pike Place Market was started over a hundred years ago to eliminate middlemen who were over-charging for produce and allow the public to deal directly with the farmer. Today the market covers nine acres and has 200 commercial businesses... … [Read more...]
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Seattle: More than Just Starbucks
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "Seattle"? Starbucks? Frasier? Grey's Anatomy? Well, there's actually a lot more to Seattle besides "McDreamy". Ros' note: More than McDreamy? Somehow I doubt that! "Whatever could it be?" she asked...Why, it's the Space Needle which we visited this summer. The 605 foot tall tower's theme is "Live The View" and you do get a … [Read more...]
PR: WanderWomen Write Contest: Win a 10-day Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia
I know there are more than a few of you who will be interested in this contest: SEATTLE, WA. October 1, 2010 - Wanderlust and Lipstick, the ultimate resource for women travelers, announces the third annual WanderWomen Write Contest for female travel writers. Participants may enter their original travel stories for a chance to win a spectacular 10-day tour for two through South Vietnam and … [Read more...]
My 1st 30-Day Challenge
Hmm... what can I say? I only made it through 20 days of my first 30-day challenge, which was to give up high-calorie beverages such as wine, beer, orange juice, hot chocolate and the like. Let me blame it on Evelyn Grazini (ex-Affiliate Classroom/Lurn) for a moment at least. Evelyn showed up for a 4-day visit knowing that I like beer - ales, to be specific. So, she stopped at a Costco … [Read more...]
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Here is a funny parody on the traditional "Twas the Night Before Christmas"... 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, except Papa's mouse. The computer was humming, the icons were hopping, As Papa did some last-minute Internet shopping. … [Read more...]