Archive for July, 2009

Summer In Seattle

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Seattle is one of the most amazing places to live.  In the summer, the sky is the brightest blue, people are at ease, and life seems to slow down a bit.  This year, I made a concerted effort to support more local businesses.  In this challenging economy, I think that we really need to support each other.  This vow led me directly to my latest obsession…the farmer’s market!

For a few months now I’ve been shopping the farmer’s markets.  For someone like me who…wait for it…HATES shopping of any kind, farmer’s markets are really fun!  I love talking to people, asking them about their businesses, their products and wares.  There are farmer’s markets all over the Seattle area, some are large, some small, but all have products for sale that you can’t buy anywhere else.  If you haven’t shopped your local farmer’s market, you should.  It’s great.  Bring cash, a large bag, your appetite, and you’re set!

To see what market is near you, go to http://www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org/

I’m off to shop the market later and I can’t wait.  The attached photo is from last week’s purchase.

Enjoy!

~Leslie

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We’re on a Break

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Last week, I took some time off for the 4th of July holiday.  I made a promise to myself, and others, that I wouldn’t work.  I wanted to make a concerted effort to take a breather, just for a few days.

I made it one day without checking email.  I swear I could hear the buzz of the emails coming in while I slept.  This little exercise got me thinking about how important and healthy it is for us to back away from our smartphones.  When you wish your phone would accidentally fall out of your car window on the freeway, it’s time to rethink your relationship!  With that being said, I’ve decided to take a little break from my iPhone, we’ve been too codependent!   I thought it would be easier, less confrontational if I write the phone a letter.  Below is an excerpt from my “Dear iPhone” letter:

Dear iPhone:

You’ve been great, supportive and loyal, but I think we need to spend some time apart…just for a while.  It’s not you, it’s me, really!  This isn’t goodbye, but rather just a little time for some needed distance.

We’ll always be friends!

~Leslie

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