Our Power Is Back

We can all breathe easier now.  Our Power came back on yesterday afternoon (Thursday, November 21st, 2024).
 

Windstorm 2024--2

Damage in the area, much worst that what we got.

This was taken in Issaquah on the way to our work.

Windstorm 2024

Damage at our house was relatively minor.

Lights Out!

This is our living room. Power in the area is out.  Probably for a long time.  

We have flashlights and lamps so we are doing alright.

Area Prepares For Bomb Cyclone

 

A heavy concentration of wind, known as a bomb cyclone is happening as strong winds are picking up and our lights are flickering.  We'll see what this brings to Maple Valley and the surrounding area. 

Seahawks Return To Winning Path

 The Seahawks fortune took a good turn yesterday with an upset win over rival San Francisco.  A last-minute touchdown on a run by quarterback Geno Smith, put the Hawks ahead in the contest played on the road.  

Although the Hawks were behind through most of the game, improvement on both sides of the ball was evident from the beginning. 

The final score was 20-17.

Seahawks Take On 49ers

 Go Seahawks!!!

Washington State Cougars Vs New Mexico

 Go Cougs!

It's Blue Friday!

 Seahawks face the 49ers this Sunday (November 17th, 2024). Go Seahawks!!!

Mariner Announcer Hired By The Yankees

Longtime Mariner Dave Sims, it was announced today (Thursday, November 14th, 2024), will leave the area, to become the voice of the New York Yankees.  

Sims will replace the legendary John Sterling.  It will be no small task to step into those shoes. 

It is well known that Sims is a native of the East Coast, he started his career with the New York Daily News. 

Even though I am a tried-and-true Mariner fan, this really is the job of a lifetime, working for MLB's most storied franchise, I'd like to wish Dave the best of luck. 

Dow Will Not Seek Reelection

 The Cascadian Advocate, the blog of the Northwest Progressive Institute, reports that King County Executive Dow Constantine will not run for re-election.   He is finishing his fourth term at that position. 

In King County, the executive position is similar to the mayor of a city or the governor of a state. 

Constantine was a King County Councilman at the time of his election in 2009. The position had recently been made non-partisan, but Democrats and Republicans were clear on their positions. 

At the time, Republican pulled more weight in county politics, often representing the views of the more rural South King County.  

Constantine beat former KIRO anchorwoman Susan Hutchison. Hutchison kept her Republican leanings, mostly quiet.  She would later become the State Chair for the party.  

Constantine, a Democrat, had been mentioned many times as a potential Washington governor.  

His future plans were not revealed. 

Washington State Victorious Over The Weekend.

 Congrats to the Cougars for their 49-28 trouncing of the Utah State Aggies last Saturday (November 9th, 2024). 

The Moon In Pictures Over The Years

 Here is a Google Photo vignette of pictures of the moon that I've taken, usually when walking our dog.  

Remembering Our Veterans

 

Linda Cohn Works Seattle Hockey

ESPN personality Linda Cohn was doing analysis at last night's (Friday, November 8th, 2024) Seattle Kraken game.

The Kraken had an exciting 4-3 overtime victory over the Las Vegas Golden Knights.

Cohn was a recent hire of the newly formed Kraken Hockey Network.  She is shown here with veteran area sports reporter Ian Furness.

Former Blazers announcer Brian Wheeler dies at 62

It was trending on Twitter when I found out.  Former Sports Radio KJR host and longtime Portland Trail Blazer voice, Brian Wheeler has died, he was 62.  

Wheeler had been an interview subject many times on Mitch Levy's Mitch Unfiltered podcast. I believe he also filled in as cohost one or more times. 

Wheeler replaced veteran Bill Shonely in 1998.  He left the position in 2019.

Wheeler reportedly had dealt with many health challenges.  

The Garfield High School Band's tribute to Quincy Jones

Last weekend, we got the sad news of the passing of Quincy Jones.  Practically, without peer in the industry, Jones was a product of Seattle's Garfield High.  

In tribute to this fine artist, the Garfield High School Band performs the title track from Michael Jackson's "Thriller",one of the music industry's most iconic albums and one produced by Jones. 

Election Day 2024

 

Quincy Jones Dies

Legendary music producer, Quincy Jones has died, he was 91. His career spanned decades, but he is perhaps best known for his collaborations with Michael Jackson on the Thriller album and with Jackson and various other artists on "We Are The World". 

Jones had Seattle ties.   The Quincy Jones Performing Art Center at Garfield High in Seattle, is named for him.

Apparently, my father had him as a mailman while he was a student at the U-Dub. 

His influence on popular music is broad and endless, you can find out more about his incredible career by clicking here.   
 

2024 Pre-Election Cold Open - SNL

SNL had a surprise guest in the last episode before tomorrow's election.  As a Democrat, I really enjoyed it. 

Pictures Of The Pup

A collage of Oliver in the past year and a half.

 

Wear Your Seahawk Gear

 It's Blue Friday (November 1st 2024), Hawks take on the Rams on Sunday (November 3rd, 2024).

Eight Very Bad Nights--Arrival

 My copy of "Eight Very Bad Nights", subtitled "A collection of Hanukkah Noir, arrived this week. 

Edited by Tod Goldberg, it includes a short story by Tod's brother, Lee. 

You can order it by clicking here.