Please let the warm days come

Spring brings with it lovely flowers that I enjoy, however most of all it brings sun. Warm sun that lets getting out near the water feel good and sights like the one in this photo possible. The tide pools at one of our local county parks, Salt Creek, are just full of colorful life. On a sunny warm day in the spring there is almost nothing better than a day spent out at the tide pools.

Seattle's True Icon

Built for the 1962 World's Fair, The Space Needle. I won't even admit to how many photos I have of this icon in my collection. You can't drag it out of me! Well maybe you could get it out of me for the new Quickutz Silhouette SD. I enjoy finding new vantange points to capture The Needle from when I'm in the area. Here is what I got while at the EMP. When you visit Seattle you must go up to the top, the view is amazing at night and there are no words to describe it on a clear day with the Cascade mountains as well as the Olympic mountains visable.

New Seattle Icon

About a decade ago the EMP, Experience Music Project, came onto the scene in Seattle. It has become an icon not only for what is inside its doors but for its exterior design. It is a building that comes alive almost as you move around it.

When the sun came out later you could appreciate the architecture even more.






In only a few areas are you allowed to take photos inside the EMP. Here are some photos from those areas.

The Roots and Branches Sculpture - it is two stories and all of the galleries and exhibits are located off of it. It is sort of the center of things.

The Sky Church - Live music is played a lot here. During the day they have a light show with music going all the time. It is just nice to sit and enjoy.

On our visit I fell in love with Prints/Ads/Posters featured in the Hatch Show from the Smithsonian. Hatch press started in 1879 carving wood blocks to make ads and posters for companies and concerts. (They still do it the same way today) The combination of history, color and design just had me giddy. It was my favorite part of the EMP this visit. How I wish I could show you more, but that was an area where photographs aren't allowed.

Tiramisu

Just in case you haven't seen Sleepless in Seattle or if it has been years the scene starts at 6:33 in the clip below. This movie is adorable.

Iconic Seattle

Pike Place Market - This is what I think of when my thoughts drift to Seattle. It is one of my favorite places to wonder around. I've found though that most people are in such a rush to see it, that they miss most of it. The market if full of colors, smells, and more than just the first floor. I beg you, take more than a moment. Oh please, see more than the famous Pig!

If you have seen Sleepless in Seattle, this is where Tom Hanks and Rob Reiner eat while discussing dating and Tiramisu. I know it for my favorite clam strips!

Love the Web

I posted about my hunt for new music yesterday and a site a I enjoy IndieHeart. One of my favorite songs is "Dreamin' Of" by Carly and Mark. Mark, and I'm not sure how, found this entry of mine, commenting that they had new songs at their website. They have some great new songs and a new album. Connecting people so quickly for something as enjoyable as new music is why I love the web! Well that and staying in touch with all of my friends.

Enjoy this song from Carly and Mark that I found posted by them on youtube.

Dig for New Music

I mentioned in an earlier blog that I live in an area that has one radio station. That station is an AM talk station. No music to speak of gets played, however they are great at keeping up with local news. Just not too much in the way of ear candy. In order to find new music I search Amazon.com, youtube, Zune and one of my favorites is a site for independent artists - IndieHeart. You can listen to songs and several you can download for free as the artists post them, wanting you to download and enjoy.

A couple of my favor ties are "A Life Profound" by Mica Lee Williams, "Dreamin' Of" by Carly and Mark, and "The River" by Chapman

Show at Sunset

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Here the show is often not in the west at sunest, but in the east. The colors reflected off the snow on Mt. Baker bring out such detail that I often forget to look west.

I'm an Addict!

I have a true addiction to Chai Tea! I confess I drink pretty much this, water, and milk along with the occasional OJ. I'll even confess that I drink a lot of this. I love it hot or cold. Costco is my savior when it comes to my addiction as they carry it in bulk at about 1/2 the cost of the grocery store. I had to give up coca~cola a year ago, so this is my only vice and I'm thrilled to have it! It is one of those simple pleasures in life for me. The first sip always brings a smile to my face.

I'm so behind

Sometimes living in this beautiful place leaves me feeling so far behind in ways. This song is a perfect example. I heard it today for the very first time while watching a fan made video for a Jane Austen movie. (Yes I'm a dork and like movies based on Jane Austen books but that is a whole other post. ;) ) The song came out in 2003, so I'm left asking what rock have I been hiding under? How did I miss this? I'm trying very hard not to kick myself for missing out on this haunting voice. I'm reminding myself that there is one radio station in town and it is a talk AM station. Trying to keep in mind I have to dig for new music, and bug my friends to find out what they are listening to, in order to find anything new & good. Having friends all over the country has to have its benefits at some point! They let me down on this song though. Can't believe someone didn't mention it before now.