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May 1st, 2009

Local News & Events

Eagle Creek, a long trusted name in travel accessories, is having a 25% off sale of the Centerline luggage line. Now through August 31st simply purchase an item and immediately get a 25% discount. We have lots of Hovercrafts in stock; an example of savings is the carry-on size Hovercraft 22″, regularly $225.00, on sale for $169.00. The Load Warrior and Flight Companion models, also eligible for this sale, are easily ordered. As always, our buyers bonus plan applies to in-store purchases and Eagle Creek backs their packs with a lifetime guarantee.

Garden time is here! The annual Tilth Edible Plant Sale takes place May 2-3.

Middle Eastern Adventures, a Hosteling International event, is on Monday, May 4th at the Good Shepard Center. Travelers with experiences in Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Syria will tell their tales; come with tales and questions of your own.

Giant Magnet: Global Attractions Playing Locally, formerly known as the Seattle International Children’s Festival (whew!) takes place in Seattle and Tacoma May 12-17. This is the largest performance arts festival for children in North America with acts from Belgium, Japan, Zimbabwe and the USA, among other places. Both kids and those with adventurous spirits are sure to enjoy these events.

2009 Pacific Northwest Shuffleboard Extravaganza, is in Shelton May 19-26. Single, doubles, and team playing are all part of this tournament.

May 20th is opening day of the Wallingford Farmers Market, which runs every Wednesday from 3-7pm through September 30th. Just across the street from our shop, stop by for the freshest fruits and vegetables the season has to offer.

May 22-25 sees the 38th annual Northwest Folklife Festival take over the Seattle Center. Come rain or shine, there’s always plenty of action with music, street performers, good eats and handmade crafts.

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March 2nd, 2009

Spiritual Travel (or How to Book your Cell at the Abbey)

For the last couple of weeks my life has been consumed by stuff. My siblings and I are dividing the contents of my mom’s house now that she’s moved to a retirement community. Every horizontal surface is covered with dishes, linens, knick knacks and the souvenirs of a life well lived and it’s filling me with an overwhelming urge to move to a Zen monastery where my only possession will be my wooden begging bowl. If you, too, are feeling overwhelmed by the minutiae of life, perhaps it’s time to consider a vacation aimed at renewal, reflection or reconnection. (more…)

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