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Survived the one-year threshold and still lovin’ Seattle

Karen on 06 28, 2008 | 10 Comments

Yes, I know, it's been an eternity since I've tapped on the keyboard - at least for RCG. I've now muscled past the one-year hump of living in Seattle, and honestly can't say I adore it any less than I

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Heartbreaking atrocities leave us barren

Karen on 02 14, 2008 | 8 Comments

Shock and disbelief overwhelm me and likely you too - and at this point I'm extremely glad I'm not going to work tomorrow. While I plan to finally secure my state residency and volunteer a bit, I almo

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I empathize with ya, Chicago

Karen on 01 21, 2008 | 16 Comments

Part of me wants to stray away from writing this post, but I don't want to withhold my nagging questions just because I'm a former Chicagoan. So many Seattleites have me snickering when I hear them la

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Here’s to a shimmering ‘08

Karen on 12 31, 2007 | 12 Comments

For some sad reason, right as a year is close to screeching to a halt, I can't help but utter the phrase "good riddens." It rolls off my tongue almost perfunctorily. Each year has its highs and lows,

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