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Frank's Diner Spokane This isn't just any ol' diner. This is Frank's Diner located at Second & Walnut west of downtown Spokane. This vintage railway car diner is a favorite for breakfast, lunch or dinner.....especially on weekends. Don't be fooled by the empty parking lot in the photo below ...
07/29/2017
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Kendall Yards Wednesday Market A spur of the moment detour on our way home from work brought us to the Kendall Yards Farmers' Market. The customary abundance of fresh and beautiful fruits and vegetables were for sale but I was particularly looking for an artisan bread. SCORE! We purchased this...
07/27/2017
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It's been Hot in Spokane which means it is perfect lake weather.As a lucky property owner on nearby Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, I am partial to all this grand and scenic lake has to offer. The usual - swimming, boating, fishing, lake cruises, windsurfing, paddle boarding, waterskiing, sailing, an...
07/26/2017
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Cowboy Supper Shows start tomorrow. If you are looking for something different to treat summer guests check this out. The Rockin' B Ranch opens this Friday, June 30th. The Riders of the Rockin' B entertain guests two nights a week for five months with music, melodrama and food. Deligh...
06/29/2017
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Washington (state) Rocks!! These giant columns of basalt at Frenchman Coulee were created thousands of years ago by the great Missoula Flood. Today rock climbers and hikers enjoy the challenge of climbing the basalt columns for sport. To view this dramatic natural attraction near The Gorge Am...
06/19/2017
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Spokane - birthplace of Father's Day Situated on the corner of a lower southhill home is a monument for all passersby to stop and study. A bit difficult to read, the granite marker provides a rather lengthy discription of the history leading to the declaration of Father's Day across the nation a...
06/18/2017
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Wabi Sabi Japanese Gardens Spokane Valley Are you looking for Japanese Maples? ..... hostas? ..... stone yard decor? ..... bonsai? Don't let an unassuming street presence fool you, the huge backyard will AMAZE you. Yo...
06/15/2017
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Considering the reverse mortgage option? A feature article published by the Washington Post, May 19, 2017 on the subject of Reverse Mortgages covers many topics of concern to seniors shopping for home loan options. The author sheds a good light on the HECM for Purchase. Please click on the attac...
06/02/2017
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Fun Runs in the USA Now that I have completed 41 Bloomsday runs in Spokane, maybe it is time for me to branch out – earn a different .I just found a new website (new to me anyway). www.Runningintheusa.comYou simply plug in the name of a city and the upcoming foot races within 25 mile...
05/15/2017
Wordless Wednesday - We discovered these gorgeous artichokes for sale at a sidewalk market in Palermo, Sicily recently. Fabulous colors - purple, gold and green. We could only imagine how tasty they would be since we didn't have a way to prepare them. Nothing new here, the Greeks and Romans...
05/10/2017