Welcome to the land of coffee, computers, art, brew pubs, marijuana, tattoos, facial hair, lakes, mountains, ferries and people who take them to work, and mayors whose primary concerns have been creating bicycle lanes and tent cities (never mind the rain). Welcome to Seattle and the Northwest.
All of that is Seattle, and, that is what makes it so interesting. But the Northwest goes beyond Seattle, and, there is so much more. Having grown up in the area and lived and worked in Seattle, I took for granted the natural beauty and its offerings. But in moving away and coming back to visit for extended periods of time, I have come to really appreciate and enjoy its wonders. I have also come to admit that there is a fair amount of eccentricity that contributes to the Northwest vibe, which may well help explain the creativity that permeates the area.
So, rather than trying to create “rhyme and reason” to my Northwest posts, I will just label them with the topic being discussed. Join me for my upcoming posts.