A Seattle dad writing about tech and family travel
I had a fun opportunity a few weeks ago when Volkswagen came to Seattle for the Red Bull Global Rallycross event. They held a small event with two of their drivers, Scott Speed and Tanner Foust, during which we had a little cook-off at Sur La Table … [Continue reading]
Riding a bike in Seattle would be a lot more fun if it wasn’t for all of those pesky hills. On flat land, I can zip around and ride a bike for miles. But when I am up against a steep hill, it can be easier to walk my bike than to wear myself out … [Continue reading]
It is a lot of fun to fly a drone, but I have to admit that those first few flights were scary. The DJI Mavic Pro is a complex gadget and it was hard to think about anything other than not crashing it. It took several flights before I felt … [Continue reading]
Just outside of suburban Redmond, you’ll come across a mile-long stretch of road that is paved in red bricks. This isn’t some lazy road management by King County, rather it is a historical landmark known as The Old Red Brick Road, part of a highway … [Continue reading]
Chevrolet was kind enough to let us test drive a Buick LaCrosse for a few days. The timing worked out great because my dad was in town, and it was the week of Seattle's annual Seafair festivities. We played tourist with my dad and drove the … [Continue reading]
Women Hold Up Half the Sky is a new, special exhibit at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center in Seattle. The exhibit was inspired by the critically-acclaimed book, Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity Worldwide, and … [Continue reading]
Visiting St. Louis is in July is like stepping into a sauna that is inside an oven. I had a great visit, and hope to be back someday, but I have never sweat so much in my life. I apologize to all those who came near me during the trip. I was a sweaty … [Continue reading]
When the sun comes out in Seattle, most people call in sick to work and head to the water. Lake Washington quickly becomes filled with boats because, quite frankly, it is one of the best places to take in a view of the city. Our family took a … [Continue reading]
Seattle chefs will soon have a new place to find cookware and an assortment of local food items. On June 24, Williams Sonoma will open a new store in Seattle’s University Village and they have a full weekend of events planned to mark the … [Continue reading]
When you become a parent, a little switch in your head flips, and suddenly safety becomes the top priority. Instead of driving fast and staying out late, you become the person who won’t start the car until everyone has their seatbelt on. The … [Continue reading]