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Childhood Sketch

I scanned this image nearly two years ago and only recently rediscovered it. At the time I thought it quite remarkable for its point-of-view and interesting proportions. The spareness of it is intriguing. It’s amazing what can be done with just a few lines going in all the right directions.  It’s a testament to the [...]

Seesaw

Let’s see… the last two weeks have included a number of ups and downs:

Arrive in Portland for a fun weekend getaway (up!)
Oldest daughter immediately gets sick with a stomach virus (down!)
Daughter recovers so we visit old friends, eat out, and see the sights (up!)
Return to Seattle and get stuck in mammoth traffic jams (down!)
A new [...]

Seattle’s Top Career Coach (and Sister)

I’d like to congratulate my sister Heather on being named “Seattle’s Top Career Coach” by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine. Yay Heather!
I know she’s super psyched to be recognized like this for her hard work and determination.
You can read more about it on her blog, which is to my mind one of the best written blogs you’ll [...]

Preschool Intellectual Property

EX. SIDEWALK - DAY
JULIA is five and walking alongside her dad, CARRICK. They are holding hands.
JULIA
If I invented something would I write a letter to someone about it?
CARRICK
(amused)
What do you mean?
JULIA
Write a letter about my invention, like what it does and what it looks like. With pictures.
CARRICK
(hesitantly)
I think that would be called a patent [...]

Happy fifth birthday!

Five years ago today Julia was born. This is how she looked then…

This is her one month ago…

Amazing. I love that little gal.

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