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Thu, Oct 20, 2011 

 

What I (don’t) like about golf

It’s an Edmonds kind of day and the golfers are out in force, particularly the Country Club crowd. But let me give you my take on that scene. A typical afternoon at the links for one of these guys goes something like this. Showing up at the clubhouse he is greeted effusively by a club functionary, who expecting a generous tip, treats the guy like Tiger Woods himself.

Tue, Nov 23, 2010 

 

Fine British workmanship

One fine day, long long ago, a big ol’ British industrialist showed up at our Seattle offices, looking to fill his plant in Britain with work. And of course, there was a meeting between this guy and our major big shots, which somehow I was invited to attend.

Thu, Oct 14, 2010 

 

A great effort by the Edmonds Arts Commission

The Edmonds Arts Commission has done it again.  Or more accurately, done it again for the 25th time. Their “Write on the Sound” conference, hosted on the weekend of October first and second, was a resounding success, bringing together twenty-seven presenters, and 247 writers and authors. 

Thu, Sep 30, 2010 

 

My take on the sports greats

We hear lately that Tiger Woods is taking up Buddhism, So let me give you my take on that. Having kicked around the Far East for years, I have picked up a bit about Buddhism myself, and am thinking about the eighth step on the Buddhist "Noble Eightfold Path to Enlightenment", which in part says, “Use … personal willpower to act with integrity and overcome cravings”.

Thu, Jul 15, 2010 

 

People’s choice? Not really

Mayor Gary hasn’t even got his desk cleaned out, and some Council members are beating the drums for a new City Manager form of government. This new way is said to be more efficient, but I call it a power grab. 

Thu, Jun 3, 2010 

 

Fly the friendly skies of...

Southeast Asian airlines are generally among the best in the world, particularly when it comes to customer service. But I have had my share of “fun” on them as well.

Thu, May 13, 2010 

 

A big night out at Canlis

Everyone in Edmonds has heard of Canlis, the fine Seattle restaurant that offers excellent Midwest steaks, served by demure servers, in an elegant setting.

Thu, Apr 8, 2010 

 

Maintaining order at the air museum

Lately, I have been doing my civic duty by volunteering to guide little kids through the air museum. And sometimes it gets interesting, even before we get in the door, but let me take a moment to explain.

Thu, Mar 18, 2010 

 

A huge Westport tuna tale

We had been looking forward to this tuna trip for a long time, but when we arrived in Westport, the boat we had chartered had blown an engine and was hors de combat. So we decided to do some research and review our options 

Thu, Mar 4, 2010 

 

The (not so) fabulous Mexican Rivera 

Our travel gang had decided it was time for a cruise.   And to the Mexican Riviera, no less. Looked to be a lot of  fun.  Well, everyone piled onto the boat, and took stock of the surroundings.  The cabins were great, with two of them being sumptuous suites, but not, unfortunately, with hot and cold running girls.  

Thu, Feb 18, 2010 

 

The elegance of eating in Japan

When dining in Japan, one was not always sure what was really on the plate. Or worse yet, one knew what was on the plate, but to save “face”, had to choke it down anyhow.

Thu, Feb 4, 2010 

 

Poor kid asked for an iron for Christmas

My young friend Carson, who just turned two in November, is getting to be quite a golf aficionado. But let me tell you about it. Seems that all summer he has been hanging with his grandpa Jurgen, at the Everett Golf and Country Club.

Thu, Jan 21, 2010 

 

Casablanca adventure

Once, long ago, while hanging out in southern Spain with buddies Mark and Gary, we decided to drive to Casablanca, of Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart fame, for a long weekend. First stop, of course, was mysterious Tangier, across the Strait of Gibraltar, via ferry.


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