Happy Halloween

 Drive carefully and watch for little trick or treaters!

Cousin Stan And Alta Barer Contribute To University Of Washingon Law School

Nearly three years after Cousin Stan Barer's death, and five years after wife, Alta's passing.  The couple is making news again.

Reports are that the couple's estate has endowed the University of Washington one of its largest contributions ever.  The amount contributed to its law school reported to be 45 million dollars. 

In 2008, Stan and Alta made news 16 years ago, with a donation to the law school to start the Barer Institute for Law and Global Human Services. This program has opened law school up to deserving students, many in undeveloped countries.  

Stan Barer was an attorney, political consultant, Senate administrative assistant, shipping executive and community philanthropist.  Alta, was a fellow community activist and philanthropist. 

Clearly, the contributions that the couple have made to the area and around the world will bring benefits for generations to come. 

Teri Garr, offbeat comic actress of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' ...

I'm sorry to hear about this, I had seen her in a variety of roles and always enjoyed her characters.

American Football League AFL documentary 1960s NFL Lost Treasures

This is a great documentary on the creation and  evolution of the AFL, which really is now the AFC or American Football Conference.  Since the video can not be posted on my blog, click here.

I learned from this about the initial struggles of the league.  The AFL, some would say, made the NFL more successful. 

I wrote several years ago about the two upstart leagues from the 60s in football and basketball. Click here.

Seahawks Face The Bills

 Go Seahawks

Beat San Diego State!

 WSU visits San Diego State today (October 26th, 2024). Go Cougs!

1960s Car Commercials Part 2: Gorgeous Women Back in the Day

More 1960s car commercials.  I posted the some earlier this month.

Israel 3

Here is another Google collage, as the 7th anniversary of the trip has arrived.

 

Lee Goldberg's call with the "Stellar Literary California" Scammers

Lee Goldberg takes on a telemarketer in what he realizes is an attempt to scam book writers.

You can see the whole story by clicking here.

I'm proud of Lee for trying to show how potential writers can fall victim to various tricks. 

Lumber House Brewery

Just minutes from Maple Valley, the Lumber House Brewery in Black Diamond is a great place to have dinner and a cold beverage.

In keeping with it's theme, large saws hang on the wall.

Fall Colors

Signs of Autumn are everywhere including Patrick's Faire Park in Maple Valley, where I snapped this picture of the changing colors.

Beloved Sportscaster Tony Ventrella

Former Seattle TV sportscaster Tony Ventrella passed away last night (Saturday, October 19th, 2024).  Ventrella, popular because of his genial personality worked at KING TV from 1982-1994, he then went to KIRO 7 where from 1994-2002. 

He was a three-time Emmy winner. 

He tried to enter politics, but was didn't seem comfortable in that rough and tumble realm. 

Active in the community, well after he left TV, he will be missed. 

Meeting Sidney Rice At Wine Tasting

Sidney Rice a former Seahawk wide receiver, is a partner in Dossier Wine. 

They have a tasting room in Walla Walla, which we visited on our last trip.  Our friends were so impressed that they join their wine club.

They held a party at a warehouse in South Seattle.  

Sidney was friendly and posed with me for the above picture

My Sister's Grave--Great Mystery

 Although the title sounds bleak, "My Sister's Grave" is a mystery by Robert Dugoni involving a Seattle detective working to find the killer of her sister. 

The backdrop is a fictitious rural town in the North Cascades, where Tracy Crosswhite returns to find the real killer of sister, Sarah.

Sarah died 20 years earlier and a man was convicted and was serving time in Walla Walla, but Tracy thinks that the conviction was the set-up.

As you would expect, there are many possible suspects, including the local law enforcement.

You can find this novel on Amazon by clicking here.  

WSU vs Hawaii

The WSU Cougars take on the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors today (Saturday, October 19th, 2024). 

Go Cougs!
 

Israel 2017--2

 This collage from our 2017 trip features pictures of me

Trip To Israel 2017

Google made this great collage of my trip in 2017.  Seven years and it still resonates deeply.

Kraken's Campbell Breaks Ice Ceiling

 People often view Seattle as a "cutting edge" town with trends in many different fields starting here.  The Seattle Kraken help boost that perception, as they have hired the first female coach in NHL history.  

Jessica Campbell is assistant coach for the team under new coach Dan Bylsma.   She was assistant for Bylsma at Seattle's affiliate in Coachella Valley in the American Hockey League. 

Campbell herself is a former Ice Hockey player, playing in women's leagues in Canada and Sweden. 

Oliver In The Autumn Leaves

Oliver enjoying a beautiful Fall Day.

BYU's Jake Retzlaff opens up on being Jewish at predominantly Mormon sch...

I don't know how long this video will stay up, but it is interesting that Brigham Young, an LDS school in Utah, has as Jewish quarterback and while Sandy Koufax made headlines by not playing on Yom Kippur in the early 60s, becoming a legend amongst the Jewish people, Retzlaff is getting attention doing the opposite.  Jake played on Yom Kippur last Saturday. 

Yom Kippur 2024

 

Nova Ceremony in Tel Aviv

We've learned and endured so much in the past year since the attack on October 7th.  

Ethel Kennedy Dead At 96

 Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F "Bobby" Kennedy and mother of 11 children has died.  

Kennedy's husband was assassinated in 1968, running for president.  She also lost two sons and two grandchildren, and two great-children.  Her son, RFK, Jr, recently ended his presidential campaign, although it was not supported by most of the family.  

Kennedy has nine surviving children. 

For more on Ethel Kennedy, click here.

Cap Sante--Whidbey Island 4

On Sunday, We got a tour of Whidbey Island. I may have mispronounce Cap Sante.  Please let me know. 

Whidbey 3--Village Pizzeria

Had a great lunch at the Village Pizzaria in Langley with my wife and cousin. We loved the "homey" atmosphere, and having a great view of the water did not hurt at all. 

Whidbey 2--The View

The view from my cousin's backyard is incredible as we look out on the bay and Mount Baker 

Sunset At Deception Pass

We went to Whidbey Island to visit with my cousin and her husband.

The weather was amazing and I got this picture of the sunset at Deception Pass.

Remember Victims Of The Nova Music Festival

 We will not forget.

Stayin' Alive, One Night of the Bee Gees

Deb and I are big fans of Tribute bands.  Especially, ones that really recreate the look and sound, as this one.

Stayin' Alive, One Night Of The Bee Gees, played last night (Friday, October 4th, 2024) at the Neptune Theatre in the U-District of Seattle.

It was a great performance.

SWINGING INTO THE 1960's WITH CAR COMMERCIALS

In the 1960s, automobile maker started selling cars as lifestyle tools.   The old adage "sell the sizzle, not the steak", is definitely at work here.

River 2

Another great picture from Monday's (September 30th, 2024) hike.

Rosh Hashana Begins

 Happy New Year!

Looking Down On The River

Before last night's (September  30th, 2024) Seahawk game, Rick and I hiked a trail up the north fork of the Snoqualmie River and were treated to some spectacular views.

Gonzaga To Join Pac 12

Apparently, Eastern Washington will have two Pac 12 teams. Sources are reporting that Gonzaga, the basketball phenom from Spokane, will accept an invitation to join the now growing conference.  Ir joins WSU as Washington members. 

Gonzaga does not have a football team, I believe it to be the first team in the conference history to not compete in that sport.