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Monthly Archives: July 2014
Breaking Bad
Yes, I am both late and accidental to the Breaking Bad sensation. I needed a backup time killer for a business trip. I have lots of “me time†during those trips. Exercising is difficult, I am usually tired or inconvenienced. … Continue reading
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San Juan Islands
In the summer, whale watching is a very nice day trip from Seattle. The easiest way is to board the Victoria Clipper to Friday Harbor at San Juan Islands. From there, whale watching tours are for your choosing. It is … Continue reading
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Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior
I still think Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow, is the best. This one shared some of the stories and studies, but also added some more new concepts. It was also a read. The authors outlined 7 “sways” that affect … Continue reading
Chihuly Garden & Glass
Dale Chihuly, born locally, is an internationally renowned glass artist. In 2012, partnered with the city, he started this permanent exhibition in Seattle Center. I believe some of the works were originally made for this exhibition and others were collection … Continue reading
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Tagged Chihuly Garden & Glass, Dale Chihuly, Seatle Center, Seattle
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1Q84
If I buy the paper version of this book, it would be about 1,000 pages, or slightly over 3 inches thick. (Harry Potter 7 is nearly 800 pages.) But it was an (e)library loan, so I did not notice. I … Continue reading
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Tagged 1Q84, B004LROUW2, Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin, Philip Gabriel
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How about Steaks?
Of course there is a matching recipe for steaks. Silly you. Buy the best steak you can find. USDA Prime will be excellent. Other than that, the exact cut matters little, as long as it’s about an inch thick and … Continue reading
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