Friday, February 17, 2006
Classic Jackie Kennedy
Jackie has started to eat a lot more since Baba has been here.In this photo she has a crouton stuffed into her mouth.
Jackie Kennedy's First MP3 Player
Jackie Kennedy really, really wants an iPod. I told her I'd buyer her one once she can type her full name "Jacqueline Nataliya Kennedy" on her computer.For now, she has my old MP3 player.
Jackie Kennedy at Bellevue Dairy Queen
Jackie Kennedy loves Dairy Queen. Her father spent a lot of time at this location as a kid (back when ice cream cones cost a dime.
Rain Sucks!
Ironically, Elena likes the rain - I'm the one who gets sick of it.I'm really appreciating the sun this week.
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Power Outage in South Bellevue
To see some photos of what caused a power outage south of Main Street in Bellevue yesterday (2/4) go to the Eastside Business Flickr site at: http://flickr.com/photos/34841867@N00/
Saturday, February 04, 2006
Rain & Wind Leading to depression and travel?
Even though I spend the large percentage of most days indoors, I love the sun - it gives me energy and elevates my mood. The problem is I haven't seen the sun much at all lately ... a lot of rain here in the Pacific NW. It isn't like I didn't know that was going to happen when I moved my family back here in 2004, but last year was mild and easy to deal with. I'm having a harder time this year and need to figure out a way (ways) to deal with it.
For the past month I have been very close to getting in the car and driving south for awhile, but I have so much to do and would miss my girls too much. My wife is now begging me to go somewhere before I lose my mind ... (not that I ever had it). Maybe if I can find a time window, I'll head out to the islands and spend some time on the beach.
Anyone have any better suggestions?
For the past month I have been very close to getting in the car and driving south for awhile, but I have so much to do and would miss my girls too much. My wife is now begging me to go somewhere before I lose my mind ... (not that I ever had it). Maybe if I can find a time window, I'll head out to the islands and spend some time on the beach.
Anyone have any better suggestions?
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Sonics: Losing Big, Getting Desperate and Grasping for Straws in Arena Game
The Seattle Sonics are in the midst of a terrible season, with a losing record in a terrible division. As a life-long Sonics fan, I am embarrassed. Not only for the way they have been playing, but for the way they have been run.
They let "Mr. Sonic" Nate McMillan go to coach Paul Allen's Portland Trailblazers because they didn't want to pay him and then they turned around and paid waaaay too much money to Ray Allen, who can be a great scorer, but has been largely inconsistent and has never played defense. I said it last year during their playoff run and I'll say it again - they should have traded him when they had the chance.
Now that they are tired of losing some of Mr. Starbucks millions, they are demanding a new stadium to play in which will allow them to charge more money for tickets, pay already overpaid players more and presumably help them at least "break even". I'm all for the Sonics (and the Storm) staying in the area, but don't like the way they are trying to force the City of Seattle, King County and the State to help pay for their new arena. As Mr. Schultz says, they are a business - and they should be self-sustaining.
I'd love to see the Sonics build a new arena and play here on the Eastside - but only if they find a way to build it theirselves or with other private money. Taxes, no matter where they come from, should not be raised to save this team.
My personal opinion is that the entire business plan is flawed - they are expecting government subsidies and taxes to support their business - and to continue to pay even more money to athletes who are already paid way too much.
I might also note that despite the fact that this publication has supported the Sonics, the Storm and Starbucks in the past year, they won't even give us the time of day - let alone support Eastside Business. I only hope that if they are able to figure out a way to stay in Seattle or move to the Eastside that they look at the way they're being run - and that they decide that it's a good idea to help support those who support them.
For more information on the Sonics latest stance, visit their ArenaWatch page at: http://www.nba.com/sonics/community/arenawatch.html
They let "Mr. Sonic" Nate McMillan go to coach Paul Allen's Portland Trailblazers because they didn't want to pay him and then they turned around and paid waaaay too much money to Ray Allen, who can be a great scorer, but has been largely inconsistent and has never played defense. I said it last year during their playoff run and I'll say it again - they should have traded him when they had the chance.
Now that they are tired of losing some of Mr. Starbucks millions, they are demanding a new stadium to play in which will allow them to charge more money for tickets, pay already overpaid players more and presumably help them at least "break even". I'm all for the Sonics (and the Storm) staying in the area, but don't like the way they are trying to force the City of Seattle, King County and the State to help pay for their new arena. As Mr. Schultz says, they are a business - and they should be self-sustaining.
I'd love to see the Sonics build a new arena and play here on the Eastside - but only if they find a way to build it theirselves or with other private money. Taxes, no matter where they come from, should not be raised to save this team.
My personal opinion is that the entire business plan is flawed - they are expecting government subsidies and taxes to support their business - and to continue to pay even more money to athletes who are already paid way too much.
I might also note that despite the fact that this publication has supported the Sonics, the Storm and Starbucks in the past year, they won't even give us the time of day - let alone support Eastside Business. I only hope that if they are able to figure out a way to stay in Seattle or move to the Eastside that they look at the way they're being run - and that they decide that it's a good idea to help support those who support them.
For more information on the Sonics latest stance, visit their ArenaWatch page at: http://www.nba.com/sonics/community/arenawatch.html
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