Where to Buy the Best Christmas Tree
I'm back! Back from Cancun with a golden tan that people around here must think I bought at a tanning salon. My week long stay in a tropical paradise was fantastic, but I have to admit that I am very happy to be home. It is great to once again breathe the crisp clean air of the northwest, and drink cool, non-toxic water from the faucet.
This year I have been bitten by the holiday bug. I am normally apathetic to the holidays, but seeing a man dressed in a Santa suit in Mexico sweating his brains out made me appreciate the traditions in Seattle that make a little more sense in Seattle's colder weather. This year I'm getting a Christmas tree. I haven't had a Christmas tree in over 10 years, and this year I'm doing it. I'm going to get a northwest native tree, probably a noble fir, and put in in my living room.
There is a buzz on the streets about where to get the best deal and the best Christmas trees in Seattle. I heard they have great deals on trees at Top Foods in Bellevue, but who wants to drive all the way to the east side? I live and work in Seattle proper, and I appreciate convenience, so I will get a tree in Seattle. The Capitol Hill Seattle blog suggests Dunshee House, and, I have to agree that is a great place to get a tree. I saw a woman holding one of their fine trees last Sunday and I was impressed. It looked like a healthy 5 footer for $30. I think that's a great deal, plus the Dunshee House is a group that provides support for people living with HIV and AIDS so you can feel good giving them your money.
My best friend warned me that if I want to get a small tree I should get one of those sooner than later because those sell-out early everywhere.
In the spirit of the holidays, here are a couple of links to silly e-cards and silly interpretations of vintage Christmas cards:
This year I have been bitten by the holiday bug. I am normally apathetic to the holidays, but seeing a man dressed in a Santa suit in Mexico sweating his brains out made me appreciate the traditions in Seattle that make a little more sense in Seattle's colder weather. This year I'm getting a Christmas tree. I haven't had a Christmas tree in over 10 years, and this year I'm doing it. I'm going to get a northwest native tree, probably a noble fir, and put in in my living room.
There is a buzz on the streets about where to get the best deal and the best Christmas trees in Seattle. I heard they have great deals on trees at Top Foods in Bellevue, but who wants to drive all the way to the east side? I live and work in Seattle proper, and I appreciate convenience, so I will get a tree in Seattle. The Capitol Hill Seattle blog suggests Dunshee House, and, I have to agree that is a great place to get a tree. I saw a woman holding one of their fine trees last Sunday and I was impressed. It looked like a healthy 5 footer for $30. I think that's a great deal, plus the Dunshee House is a group that provides support for people living with HIV and AIDS so you can feel good giving them your money.
My best friend warned me that if I want to get a small tree I should get one of those sooner than later because those sell-out early everywhere.
In the spirit of the holidays, here are a couple of links to silly e-cards and silly interpretations of vintage Christmas cards:
