Author: Caroline
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The Pacific Science Center is back!
The Pacific Science Center is back!! A tiny part of me was terrified they’d never reopen. We were thrilled to go visit the butterflies and watch an IMAX movie for the first time in two-plus years. I wrote about which exhibits are open and what’s different for ParentMap.
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How to spend a lot of money and have nothing to show for it
The worst part is, $$$$$ later, Paul looked at the new roof and said, “But Mama, it looks the same!” Most unsatisfying way ever to spend wads and wads of money. Merry Christmas kids, for the next HUNDRED years. I’ve watched enough HGTV to know that SOMETHING always comes up during construction. In our case,…
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Peony: b/w or color?
Peony season is short but sweet. I usually love color but this one felt like it should be black and white.
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Where to find the best trees for climbing
The BEST trees for climbing in Seattle are in Volunteer Park.
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Get a free book at Barnes and Noble
The Barnes and Noble summer reading club is really generous. You read 8 books, list them on the back of the sheet, then you get to go pick a free book off this display. For grades 1-6, through August 31. There is no shame in being incentivized to read.
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First Thursday
The most subdued First Thursday at SAM I’ve ever seen. Not a ton to see right now: the American/Northwest Native/Aboriginal Australian galleries are are closed for renovation. Giacometti opens next week.
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4th of July
Happy 4th! These kids got to watch their first ever fireworks show — they were impressed!
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Pho
A bowl of pho is now… $18!!? I hadn’t had gotten pho in forever, and was shocked by the price increase. No cream puffs anymore, either. Oh, inflation.