Since I moved to Seattle in March 2006 I have been hearing this discussion on what to do with the viaduct. I have talked to everyone who will listen, but I think this video sums up my view perfectly.
Enjoy!
Via StreetFilms
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NFL Playoffs 2009.01.10
Jan 10th, 09
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Ravens over Titans
Panthers over Cardinals
Giants over Eagles
Chargers over Steelers
Random quotes from my visit to the Taco Bus
Aug 29th, 08
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Tonight Kelly and I wanted a quick meal… and is there anything better than Taco Bus???
As I was waiting for Kellys burrito and my 4 tacos I overheard a couple memorable quotes:
Older lady:
Do you like to cook?? I know I don’t, I might just drive this bus home!”
Mechanic who just got off work:
How much are the Tacos? ($1.20) Ok, I’ll take 15
Playoff Update — 2008.01.06
Jan 6th, 08
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Well I was pretty surprised by the performance of the hometown Seahawks. Looks like I may have underestimated them. Can they beat Brett Favre and the Packers in Green Bay next week??? Well, for now you will have to wait. I will be releasing my predictions on Friday for the Divisional round.
2007 NFL Playoff Record:
3-1
Wild Card Weekend
Jan 5th, 08
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We have finally reached the NFL playoffs and I have to say that I am actually 
pretty excited. The local Seattle Seahawks are in the playoffs, and we have the possibility of witnessing the second undefeated season in the history of the NFL. The top two teams in each conference have a bye this week, so I guess we are stuck watching the “working middle class” this weekend.
Here are my picks:
Redskins will go into Seattle and win easily, but not a blowout: 28-14
Jaguars will also win on the road in Pittsburgh. I predict a tight game: 24-21
The well-rested Buccaneers will lose big to the Giants: 35-10
And the only home team that will win this weekend… the Chargers should handle the injury depleted Titans: 28-10
The Savages
Jan 4th, 08
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My Grandma has dementia…
Not an easy thing to deal with. Not for me, not for my parents, not for my sister, and especially not for my Grandma. I was fortunate enough to be able to visit her last fall and it was a very strange thing to be able to look at her and know that she doesn’t really understand her 
surroundings. She was able to remember me and we even had a few laughs about my childhood. She also got to meet my wife which was great.
Now my Mom and her siblings have to figure out how to take care of her. Do they move her in with one of them? Try assisted living? Nursing home? None of them are great choices which makes the decision quite difficult.
I know what you are thinking… and no I didn’t name this blog post “The Savages” based on my family. I actually went to see a great movie last Tuesday called The Savages. It is about a highly educated brother and sister who suddenly get a call from Arizona regarding their father. They haven’t spoken to him in what seems like quite a few years and he is in the later stages of dementia. It stars Laura Linney and (my all-time favorite actor) Phillip Seymor Hoffman.
I believe it is still playing at the Landmark Harvard Exit if you feel up to seeing it.
Hendrick’s Gin
Dec 23rd, 07
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I’ll be the first to admit that I am not a connoisseur when it comes to liquor, but I do occasionally enjoy a concoction or two.
I recently discovered Hendrick’s Gin at a small off-the-beaten-path Greek place downtown. The bartender recommended it, so I took a chance, but I was a little surprised when it came with a cucumber rather than a lime. Since I was at a Greek bar, I just figured it was a Greek thing and left it at that. In fact I had a Hendrick’s gin and tonic at the Garage in Capitol hill and it came with a lime, so that reinforced the "Greek" line of thought.
Just today I went to the liquor store for some rum (Kelly was making toffee) and I spotted a bottle of Hendrick’s. It piqued my interest, so when I got home I did some research. Turns out that the producer of Hendrick’s actually recommends that it be served with a cucumber since it is infused with rose petals and cucumbers – I guess it brings out the flavor. Whatever is happening, the end result is quite pleasant. I know what you men out there are thinking – rose petals and cucumbers? May sound foofy, but don’t knock it until you try it.
Commuting
Dec 19th, 07
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The last two nights I have averaged 13 mph commuting from Bellevue to Seattle. I don’t know why it has been wearing on me so much lately… really all you are doing is sitting down and from time to time moving your hand a bit to guide the car down the road. It could be that I haven’t seen the Sun outside of work in a while. Friday the sun rises at 7:54am and sets at 4:19pm. Darkness… rain… long commutes…
Would it be better to take the bus to work?? I know it will take longer and I have to transfer but at least I will be able to read or listen to a podcast or two. I have been thinking about cutting down on the cost of gas and just in general being more “green” by taking the bus 3 days a week. That would lower my commuting costs by 60%… hmmm not to bad!! In fact, yeah… I think I will take the bus tomorrow. We’ll see how that goes.
Alright folks… now I want some feedback from you. How is your commute? Do you drive? Bus? Bike? Walk??
Frites!!
Jul 19th, 07
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I guess all good things must come to an end:
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/food/324154_tf219.html
Frites, the little place with the great fries on Capitol Hill, tucked in behind Neumo’s nightclub, has closed.
In a mysterious e-mail to Yelp.com, owner Anthony Falco said he has shuttered Frites “due to unforeseen circumstances. I cannot go into detail because of legal action being taken against former employees.”
July 11th, 2007
Jul 11th, 07
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Hottest July 11th on record in Seattle… 98 degrees.
The temperature hits record 98 degrees
I know its no where near as hot as it gets in Turlock… but if you have an A/C unit in Seattle you are the exception to the rule. I would rather deal with 110 in Turlock with AC then 98 in Seattle without AC.