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Another busy week in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

The weather started out cold and wet.  This usually makes me want to make comfort foods! I'm still working on clearing out the freezer, pantry and cabinets so it was a great week for cozy, warm soups.

Chicken and rice soup with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.

A traditional beef stew and French bread.

Creamy tomato bisque

And finally, sweet and sour glass noodle soup with peanuts.

Since I'm working days, I commute before the sun is up. 
There's a lot of new construction going on in our area.  This was my view as I stepped out the back door of my condo complex. At least the building is behind me and won't block my view.

This is just one of many festive staircases in the park I wank through to get to the light rail station.

This artwork just outside one of the light rail stops is HUGE!

There was plenty of celebrating going on at the office....
A couple of birthdays means lunch and (of course!) cake.

A record sick flight attendant call out means management gets to pick up some slack and FLY!  It was only a quick Las Vegas turn so I got a picture of the jet bridge.... Because we were available the flights weren't cancelled... YAY for management flying!

The next day we gave out 600 St Patrick's Day cookies!

After my shift for the shamrock holiday, the sun was out and the temps were in the high 60's so I went for a stroll.
It was a Sunday, so the traffic was light.

The buildings are tall. I love the reflection of other buildings in this unique structure.

Just outside of the Episcopal church across the street from Harborview Medical Center. Here is the pink variety.

And this is white version.  Spring is definitely in the air.
Get out. Smell the flowers. Take in the fresh air. Enjoy!













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