Teenagers are great :)
I had almost forgotten how much I enjoy teenagers. My first job right out of college was as a Youth Minister at St. Nicholas Parish in Gig Harbor. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole four years I worked and...
View ArticleThoughts that give me peace of mind
I hope you don’t mind this very personal post. I am sharing it in the hopes that, in some small way, it will contribute to your peace of mind as well. Thoughts that Give Me Peace of Mind I Am the...
View ArticleUW Mother’s Day Scholarship Brunch
A note from Christy Austin, the event organizer: We are very excited and proud to have Jean Smart, our Hollywood-success UW grad to be our keynote speaker, along with Michelle Esteban from KOMO TV as...
View ArticleTaste of West Seattle
Here’s a good excuse to eat out while supporting a great cause. Proceeds benefit West Seattle Helpline. A number of West Seattle restaurants are participating to make this fun event be a major...
View ArticleWestwood Neighborhood floral display
One of the big pleasures of my day is walking with my dog, Tess, around our under-appreciated Westwood Village neighborhood. This time of year is especially enjoyable because of all the flowering...
View ArticleSomething to wine about
I love a good “win-win” situation, so I am creating one for you and me. From now until August 31, 2012, I am pairing up with Martedi Winery, which operates out of Monroe, WA, to offer a complimentary...
View ArticleGot fruit? Donate surplus fruit from your trees
Wild blackberries Do you have fruit trees in your yard that produce more than your family can use? Consider donating the surplus fruit to one of the local organizations that will distribute it to needy...
View ArticleSecond Annual “Santa Paws” is Coming to Town
SANTA PAWS is a free photo op with Santa for you and your pet happening this Saturday, Dec. 1st from noon-3PM. Hosted by Prudential Northwest Realty, this 2nd Annual event takes place at the Prudential...
View ArticleThe trouble with Yelp
The trouble with Yelp is… What good is it to have your own blog if you can’t use it to vent your frustrations once in a while? I’m told that a lot of people swear by Yelp and won’t make a move without...
View ArticleFood drive to benefit White Center Food Bank May 18, 2013
The White Center Food Bank needs our help, so I am joining with some of my Prudential Northwest Realty colleagues to sponsor a food drive benefitting White Center Food Bank on Saturday, May 18th....
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