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Ralph H. Quaas (1934-2025)
Ralph Herbert Quaas was an Everett native, a loving father and husband, a passionate advocate for those in need, rooted in his community, and our longtime local florist. An avid boater and crabber, Ralph could often be found on the waters of the Puget Sound, and particularly in the San Juan Islands. He loved travelingāespecially visiting family in Germany and cruising the world with Kay,ā¦
Early for 53
This year before my birthday, we opted to do the Chefās Tasting Menu at Cedar + Elm, led by Executive Chef Luke Kolpin. Itās the restaurant within the renovated The Lodge at St. Edward Park. They have done a wonderful job refurbishing the structure, and it was nice to visit the park again. I used to mountain bike here in the early ā00s. Tasting menu The meal began with bubbly and threeā¦
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A human lifespan, a cat's lifespan
Hereās what caught me tonight. As I listened to my current female cat, Gatita,Ā growl at Boomer, our very recent addition male cat, I realized that Iāve seen this before. Bitches did the same thing to Johan. They adjusted. All was mostly well. Of course, Gatita wasnāt around to see that. Gatita, before Boomer, was the latest addition to our kitty family. In my former life, I remember Speck beingā¦
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Winter to Spring Flowers
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Cat Portraits
If your cat ever needs a professional headshot, Iām your photographer! =^.^= In reality, of course, they donāt. But, if you want someone who cares to document your kitty in their natural environment, I am good at that. Years of practice. Learn more about me and reach out. š
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10th Anniversary Dinner at Barking Frog
Our anniversary tradition is to try a new restaurant for a fancy dinner. This yearās restaurant choice was Barking Frog on the campus of the Willows Lodge in Woodinville, located in the heart of wine country. We opted for the 6 course tasting menu with beverage pairing. It was unique, delicious, well paced, and a perfect amount of food. Our server Bill was great. Click to view the menu or findā¦
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2023 Life Update
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2022 Joys
No particular order, just things that made my 2022 brighterā¦ The Dude Me and the Dude Duolingo ā Jeg har lƦrt mye norsk. Loose competition keeps it fun Birds (backyard habitat) Robin Holiday lights āa happiness of a full year with outdoor electricity Lit up Western Hemlock Growing older and remaining healthy Morning of my first colonoscopy Concerts John Mayer Michael Bubleā Pet Shopā¦
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LUSIO Lights Pioneer Square
LUSIO Lights PioneerĀ Square
I was blessed to be able to spend much time in Seattleās Pioneer Square Neighborhood this year photographing the ever changing landscape due to COVID-19 and the drive to help the neighborhood stay active and vibrant despite the crazy year. This holiday season, the Alliance for Pioneer Square, which represents the businesses and public realm, is hosting a light display by LUSIO Lights. Nineā¦
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I bought art today, supported two local businesses, made breakfast, loved my cats, walked through the āhood, donated food to a neighborhood drive, picked up some trash, witnessed people visiting their relative through a window at Washington Oakes, virtually worked at my job, and am proud of our garden. Itās cloudy. Some tough decisions are being made ācause they have to be. All we can ask is for people to do what they can for themselves and the people they love.
Day in the life -COVID-19 ā April 21, 2020 I bought art today, supported two local businesses, made breakfast, loved my cats, walked through the 'hood, donated food to a neighborhood drive, picked up some trash, witnessed people visiting their relative through a window at Washington Oakes, virtually worked at my job, and am proud of our garden.
I will acknowledge that I am one of the most irregular bloggers ever. I suppose that itās a reality for a person who spends much of the year planning and attending an extensive list of events and meetings.
My main categories of doing at the time of this writing:
Community Engagement Coordinator (previously Outreach and Media Specialist) at Snohomish Conservation District
Chair of Northwest Neighborhood in Everett ā featured on Live in Everett
Commissioner on the Districting Commission in Everett ā learn more
Volunteer at Our Saviorās Lutheran Church including their Art Committee and holiday baskets donor and driver
Oh, and every once in a while, I do this thing called photography where I show my art at shows and sneak in a portrait session. I ended up having two Everett Art Walk shows in July and November, a display of my work at Our Saviorās this fall, and an actually craft/holiday bazaar in November. Itās fun when I get to show off what I do and love.
As the year comes to a close, by all means reach out if youāre interested in some of my art ā metal prints, greeting cards, or something custom. The best way to stay in touch with what Iām doing is through Instagram so follow me there to know whatās up.
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And, this wouldnāt be a good photography blog without some photos. So, enjoy and have a very merry holiday season! Wishing everyone peace and good will for 2020.
Ā Yep, Itās December I will acknowledge that I am one of the most irregular bloggers ever. I suppose that it's a reality for a person who spends much of the year planning and attending an extensive list of events and meetings.
Everett's Districting Commission
Everettās Districting Commission
Yep, I made the short list. The decision was made by the Everett City Council on May 29, 2019 and the story was in the Everett Herald today.
I thought Iād share my two main application answers because they feel like some of the best writing pieces Iāve done lately, and theyāre true to my experience and passion for equity. I am looking forward to this process engaging with individuals across theā¦
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Yet again I was hired to do the photography for the 2019 / 11th Annual Spring Clean by the Alliance for Pioneer Square. And, this year, it was SUNNY! I really enjoy this event and am so proud of the volunteers for doing a kick a** job of sprucing up the neighborhood.
Some of my favorite photos from this year are below.
Spring Cleaning Yet again I was hired to do the photography for the 2019 / 11th Annual Spring Clean by theā¦
Vote!
In short, I want my country back. I want a benevolent leader. I want people to feel respected. Vote progressive or blue. Donāt give in to fear. The power of the sane and compassionate people can turn these crazy two years around. Thank you.
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KO 5
On July 15th, Oliver and I celebrated our fifth anniversary. I wonāt go into all of the details of our last five years, but we earned this anniversary. I am proud of our dedication to make it work and have a good time doing it. We also strive to let the other be who they really are and that was inspired by the book Passionate Marriage, suggested by a good friend of mine several years ago.
Toā¦
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Zen Cat
About a week ago I finished a mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) class through Mindfulness Northwest. I was so pleased that they finally had a class in Everett. My friend KJ joined me. It was wholehearted, delightful and a real treat. For the last class we brought in, if we wished, an item that meant mindfulness to us. I chose the meditating cat in this photo. Which one you might ask? Heeā¦
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Still Life
You know those favorite images you make and then figure that someday youāll make them public or share them with others? Well, two of mine are now on a wall in downtown Everett. One is called āHow Chocolate Is Madeā and is a favorite still life of mine from a trip to The Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory in 2005!! The other is called āKoi at the Plant Farmā taken in 2014, the year the nurseryā¦
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