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I was born and raised in Edmonds. At 10 years old, a trip to the AM/PM for an overcooked hot dog was pure joy. At 16, a job at Anthony's Beach Cafe provided freedom and independence. I may have led you to your table or fumbled while opening your wine.

I looked on in amazement as, day after day and year after year, the "Edmonds Beach Water Temperature Taker Guy" waded in the water, in his cutoff jean shorts – rain, snow, sleet, or hail. As an experienced beachgoer, I can only imagine this to be, in part, a daily meditation ritual.

Spending my childhood taking in our gorgeous surroundings...