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Just a Small Gathering
See More: Just a Small GatheringWhat can I say? I don’t think I’ve had so much fun as I did this weekend. I’m sitting in my friend’s apartment on First Hill, listening to the rustle and hustle on the street below. I’ve missed the energy of living in a big city. I’m going to move back. Easier said than done, but I’ll figure something out; if there’s one thing I know it’s that I’m more tenacious and resilient than I gave myself credit for. Leo, Rob and I walked downtown to watch (and follow) the Pride Parade to the Seattle Center and there I met up […]
Pre-Pride
See More: Pre-PrideSpending the weekend here in Seattle has reminded me just how much I’ve missed this place. It’s loud, dirty, there’s a lot of homeless people, and it’s outrageously expensive to live here. That being said, I think I’m going to move back. 50 Is staring me down – 43 days and counting. I’m single, my house will be on the market sometime shortly, and I have nothing tying me down. It’s time for a new adventure. My earliest memories are of my folks taking me to the Pike Place Market. Back in the ’90s it was a weekly tradition. Mom, Dad […]
Cruising
See More: CruisingI would be lying if I said the last couple of months haven’t been difficult. I’ve had to step outside of my comfort zone and place myself in situations I would normally shy away from; mainly, socializing. To most people I come across as an extrovert, but I’m really just the opposite. Stating that, I am in a much happier place today than I’ve been in years. I’m reconnecting with myself, taking the time to be selfish and focus on my needs first, without compromise, and putting myself first. I haven’t done that in a VERY long time. My dear friend, […]
With a Little Help from My Friends
See More: With a Little Help from My FriendsDay one in Seattle. I left Leo sleeping and got up at 6:30 AM and walked down the block to Starbucks Reserve on Pine & Minor. This is fast becoming one of my favorite haunts and it’s a good place to people watch. I got here right before the mad rush at 8:00 AM and hung out for about an hour. My friend Mark came down and joined me for a bit.
The Red Heart Crumpled in the Side
See More: The Red Heart Crumpled in the SideI slept a good 14 hours last night and am feeling on the mend; however, this fucking cough is becoming a serious drag. I knew today was going to a long day, but I didn’t expect to be on the road over 7 hours. It was all good, though; I was able to stop in and see my folks for a couple of minutes and the drive to Seattle was pleasant, albeit there were a lot of rain squalls. This was my new car’s first road trip, and I got to say, I am very impressed with the new Subarus. This […]
Not Today, Satan!
See More: Not Today, Satan!Sometimes I have wantedto throw you offlike a heavy coat.Sometimes I have saidyou would not let mebreathe or move.But now that I am freeto choose light clothesor none at allI feel the coldand all the time I thinkhow warm it used to be. Vicki Feaver “Coat” Day 7 of being sick. Day 7 of not being able to go to the gym. Day 7 of feeling restless. Day 7 of being generally miserable. My voice is returning, albeit gravelly, perhaps even sultry, like Kim Carnes. I should belt out my own rendition of “Bette Davis Eyes.” Everyone seems to be going […]
Two Sticks, Twine and a Little Perseverance
See More: Two Sticks, Twine and a Little Perseverancenois a necessary magic nodraws a circle around youwith chalkand saysi have given enough boundaries There’s something intensely gratifying about wearing a garment you make yourself. Knitting a sweater can best be compared to a brief romance, 2-3 months in duration. There’s the excitement of finding that special pattern one wants to knit. Next is finding the right fiber. Should it be a fine virgin Merino wool? Perhaps, an alpaca/wool blend. Should the yarn be a solid, natural hue, or slightly varigated, or maybe even a tweed? When one considers the hundreds of hours they’ll invest in knitting this garment, these […]
Snotmeggedon – Day 6
See More: Snotmeggedon – Day 6… My head is bloody, but unbowed. William Earnest Henley “Invictus” I think one of my enemies has a voodoo doll of me and has been dunking it’s head in green goo. Today is day 6 of having this cold from hell. I decided to risk being a pariah to my co-workers and come into work this morning, but after being here for half an hour I’m beginning to reconsider that choice. A good friend told me, “Hunter, you have six months of sick leave…duh.” I may follow her sage advice and call it a week. Time stops for no man […]
Hunter is a Sick Bear
See More: Hunter is a Sick BearI called in sick today. This cold has moved from my throat into my chest and sinuses and I’m one hurting unit today, but I still got up at 5:00 AM. I should not have pushed myself so hard over the weekend; I think I may have overdone it and made myself sicker. Bed rest it is for me today…and possibly tomorrow. Being sick and taking a day off isn’t all what it’s cracked up to be. I’m too sick to study, but very stir crazy so I decided to pick-up a sock I started knitting a couple weeks ago and […]
Feeling Under the Weather
See More: Feeling Under the WeatherExpecting to do lots of manual labor this weekend, of course I would come down with the mother of all colds on Friday and completely lose my voice all weekend long. I tried to get as much of my belonging packed and moved to the garage, but after two days of effort, I was only able to get moved out of my office downstairs. I still haven’t packed up my kitchen belongings or cleared out my belonging in the guest bedroom closet, or in the attic, or at the storage unit. I had to stop about every 10 minutes to rest […]