Clive Davis--Music Executive Dies

 Along with Alan Greenspan, another giant passed away yesterday (Monday, June 22nd, 2026). Clive Davis, founder of Arista Records, and J Records.  He was also credited with discovering such pop music heavyweights as Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana, and Aretha Franklin, amongst many others. 

Davis was 94. 

Alan Greenspan Dead At 100

A long career as a powerful unelected figure in Washington and the country.

 

Veteran ESPN Reporter Linda Cohn to Retire

 Linda Cohn, who has been with ESPN since 1992, has announced her retirement.  Cohn, who in the late 80s, worked on KIRO 7 TV here in Seattle, has anchored more Sports Centers than anyone else in history, according to the ESPN website. 

Cohn returned briefly to the airwaves in Seattle to do commentary on Kraken games. 

Kerry Park 2

Looking through the art piece,frames the Seattle skyline perfectly.

Have A Happy Father's Day

 

Welcome Summer Of 2026

 

The View From Kerry Park

We took our out-of-town guests to Kerry Park, up on Queen Anne Hill, it's known for its amazing view of the Seattle skyline.

In this picture, you can see the Needle, along with the downtown skyscrapers, as well as Mount Rainier.

The New Glass Bottom At Seattle's Space Needle

 The Loupe is the glass bottom floor at the Space Needle. 

Chicago Band Co-Founder Walter Parazaider Dies

 Walter Parazaider, Sax player and co-founder of the legendary band Chicago, has died.  Reports say that he died in hospice care.  He had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease.  

Space Needle Gift Shop 2--Robot Barista

 These use to pop up in science fiction movies and TV shows from my childhood, but now they are a reality.  This automated barista, will make a cup of espresso for customers who push buttons and pay.  

Space Needle Gift Shop

We took Deb's cousin from Massachusetts to see the sights in Seattle. It's their first time ever here

We saw this replica in the Space Needle gift shop.