13 Days of Halloween: Historic Seattle Graves

13 Days of Halloween: Historic Seattle Graves

In addition to graphic design and movies, another one of my passions is history. In particular I am very interested in the history of my city, Seattle. In the spirit of Halloween here's some pictures of the grave stones...

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Reflections of Seattle

Reflections of Seattle

Here's some pictures I took a while back of my home town. Featured are the Rainier Tower and Rainer Square Tower.

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Some Minoru Yamasaki Buildings

Some Minoru Yamasaki Buildings

I admire the brilliant work of Seattle born architect Minoru Yamasaki. His work exemplified mid-century corporate modernism, one can like or hate that, but it was always exquisitely crafted. The following are several examples of his work in...

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Art Interruptions

Art Interruptions

I was dropping off some overdue books at the Library the other day, (SORRY SPL!!) I was surprised and delighted to encounter the fantastic temporary art Installation Orca - Wolf Transformation by Micah McCarthy. Really outstanding work. it as...

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Shaping Seattle: Great Use of Data and Maps

Shaping Seattle: Great Use of Data and Maps

I found this well done mapping service showing building construction in my home town of Seattle, Shaping Seattle: Buildings Map from the  Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections. It is a really well done mapping tool that you can use...

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Downtown Vistas

Downtown Vistas

Looking through some old photos on my phone and loved these shots of downtown Seattle at sunset. Pandemic and so full of hope.

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Lost Gypsy

Lost Gypsy

Jimi Hendrix died 50 years ago yesterday. Only 27 years old he died on September 18, 1970. A tragic loss, especially for one so talented. I have two small connections to Jimi, first a friend of mine went to...

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Vernacular Typography on 35th Avenue

Vernacular Typography on 35th Avenue

I went on an night stroll through my neighborhood recently, in addition to the exercise and fresh air, I find it to be a great time to be alone and think. On this stroll I paid particular attention to...

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Out with the Old (Spaghetti Factory)

Out with the Old (Spaghetti Factory)

A while ago I saw a very sad sight, the removal of the trolley from inside the Seattle Waterfront's Old Spaghetti Factory. I work nearby and we were all sad to see the place go. I have memories of...

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Holiday lights are bright downtown

Holiday lights are bright downtown

I was digging through some old pictures and found a few worth sharing. I enjoy shooting at night in Seattle, the clouds, lights and puddles combine to make quite a tapestry of motion and beauty. Last Christmas the family...

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Cool Mid-century Modern Building

Cool Mid-century Modern Building

I try to have coffee with a good friend every week at Louisa's Cafe & Bakery  in Seattle's Eastlake neighborhood. This restaurant is great and I enjoy hanging out there. Beyond the great coffee, another thing that I love...

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Lake City Murals

Lake City Murals

I love walking around and taking pictures of what ever peaks my interest. On a recent walk I grabbed a couple of shots of these love able goofy murals on the restrooms at the Meadowbrook Playground near Nathan Hale...

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