Seattle; Discovery Park and Continuing Impressions
Discovery Park is this lovely 500+ acre hiking park on the Magnolia Peninsula in Seattle. We hiked the loop trail and then went down to the beach front. At 60, my mom is a...
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Seattle; Flight and Initial Impressions
I flew out to Seattle at dark o’clock yesterday morning. I had my first encounter with TSA’s barefoot shuffle. Apparently carrying too many gadgets immediately draws their attention. “Sir, what does this do?” The...
Espresso lovers protest proposed tax
Seattle, Washington (AP) — Some 200 coffee roasters, espresso bar owners, and ordinary caffeine lovers turned out to protest a ballot measure to tax espresso drinks to raise money for preschool programs.
Espresso tax worth a shot?
Seattle, Washington (AP) — A possible espresso tax here is creating a tempest in a coffee cup. In just a couple weeks, voters in this city will decide whether to impose a dime-a-cup tax...
