New Years Miracle

Via the wonders of Google Video Chat, I got to listen to my little sister practice Auld Lang Syne on her accordian. Seriously, the internet is wonderful. Happy Future, everyone!

I Do Not Think That Means What You Think

Sign on the Taekwondo studio on 45th. Talina concurs, but maybe not for the reasons they had in mind?

Higher Road

Mill Creek is near its boundries, full of snow melt. We tried to play Pooh Sticks, but all the sticks were buried under the snow, and the ice floes we tossed in all melted and disappeared in the torrent.

All Downhill From Here

We took the tobagan out to some snowy hills.

Happy Christmas to All

And to all, a good night!

Knuckle Down

2 more inches of snow this morning.

In With The New Bird

Crafty project inspired by the internets and the snow.

The Weight

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Originally uploaded by Arboreality.

We went on a walk in the park nearby and took a bunch of pictures -- go look on Flickr! Now we are (almost) all warm and safe in the house, waiting for T to come home from work to enjoy the snowy night with us.

Winter Wonderland

A very creative neighbor made this snow sculpture at the ampitheater in Volunteer Park.

Love and Joy Come to You

Required viewing: The Claymation Christmas Special.

White Knight

This man got us home.

18 Hours and Counting

About a block away, the train is sitting. Has been, for almost 30 minutes. And we are waiting. And waiting.

Update!

Helper Cat Is Helping

I spent my morning catching up on the internet. Hachi, seen here in her least obstructionist position of the morning, gets jealous of the laptop. I like to think she is just offering me moral support.

Greyhound trapped on Mercer

Metro The Only Safe Bus Service?

A greyhound bus trapped on our block.

People Power!

Snow covered marketplace.

The Way I Always Will

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Originally uploaded by Arboreality.

Finally posting a shot of our newest neighbor, a beautiful, TINY hummingbird who is basically living on our balcony these days.

Ho Ho Ho

My car will be laden like Santas sleigh on the way to Oregon next week. Recession? What recession?

You Can Never Have Too Much?

As seen at Twice Told Tales.

Update!

White Christmas

It started snowing about 3 hours ago and we already have an inch or more. I am ecstatic. Hooray for telecommuting in the snow!

Confused About Your Priorities?

Conflicting displays at my local grocery store. Happy Hannukah! Don't Die In The Weather!

Dressed in Holiday Style

The Space Needle and its tree are barely visible through the falling snow.

Full House

Meany Hall, night before the show opens.

Disco Ball Traffic

Trapped in "winter weather" traffic on the way home from my last day on assignment. But its okay, because we have the club music station and our own van disco ball. Party in the vanpool lane!

Community

... While we are on the subject of holidays, allow me to celebrate this building near me, which demonstrates community spirit with full onlights AND an inflatable penguin. Nothing says "community" like Christmas lights in December.

Holiday Spirit

I felt personally affronted when someone down in Olympia stole the Athiest Plaque from the capitol building. So, we decided to address things locally with a sign of our own. Its going up on the balcony tonight!


I like the idea so much, I made a store, so you can share in my Solstice joy: Buy Yourself some Sol!

Update: Our banner made the local blognews!

Update2: Here is what the banner looks like from the outside!

Everything's Happy and Bright

Well, the birds are happy, anyway, and its almost bright.

And I Am Telling You

The Seattle Men's Chorus (and Jennifer Holliday) kick off our holiday season with a great concert, including this lovely scene from the sing-along Winter Wonderland.

Holiday Tree

Christmas tree up! This year we added items obtained on our trips to the tree... Dutch shoes, catholic charms, seashells from the north shore. What gets added next year?

Ain't That Something

The Adding Machine, at ACT.

Gay Marriage & Folk Festivals

See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die

And now that you're feeling the love (and the good economy), please go visit Northwest Folklife and give them some money, so I can go to the festival next year.

And now back to work.