December 21, 2013 - Dragon Pole

A fierce dragon protects the streets above Seattle's International District or Chinatown.  The term "International District" was coined by Seattle's mayor William Devin in 1951 to promote the hub of the city's Asian community.  While it does reflect the changed nature of the community it doesn't sit well with some in the community. 

  

December 20, 2013 - Christmas Cranes

The lights of the season take shape hundreds of feet above the streets in seasonal displays on construction cranes in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood and the Space Needle.

December 5, 2013 - Waxing Crescent Venus Needle

Today's overcast skies cleared at sunset just in time to allow a viewing of the moon and Venus lined up with the Space Needle. 

December 1, 2013 - Waiting to be Hung

A collection of ornaments awaits their turn to be hung while a shrinky dink made in Ms. Jacobson's class in 1976 has already found a home on the tree.