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Author of the 3rd edition of ‘The Newcomer’s Handbook for Moving to and Living in Seattle,’ Maria is a freelance writer, accountant, single mother to two teens and turtle owner. Born as a 3rd generation Seattleite and raised on Vashon Island, she tried living in other cities but found Seattle owns her heart. Also, the turtle is unwilling to move again. She can be reached by email at m.a.c.author@gmail.com.

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Free poetry writing workshop for beginners

Have you ever wanted to be able to write a poem? Something other than haiku or a limerick? There's nothing wrong with those forms, but perhaps you're...
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Really cheap things to do in Seattle

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We've already covered things that you can do for free in Seattle, and there are a lot, but we want even more options. We are Seattleites. We change...
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Mark Rudd: Lessons from a Violent Past - free at Elliott Bay Book Company

Nearly 40 years after the radical activism of the 60's, Mark Rudd, who stood in the spotlight more than once back then as a student activist, militant...
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The biggest and best book sale in the city this weekend

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Twice a year every year (usually April and October) I take two canvas shopping bags down to The Friends of the Seattle Public Library Book Sale at...
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What to do on Saturday

Wednesdays are hard. Middle of the week, nothing much going on, likely it's raining outside... why not spend the rest of it daydreaming about...
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Quincy Jones coming to Seattle for a book signing

What can one say about Quincy Jones that hasn't already been said in a thousand different places in a thousand different ways? Nothing really, except...
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National Buy a Newspaper Day today

I found 50 cents hiding in my sofa and I'm going to use that little windfall to buy a newspaper today in honor of National Buy a Newspaper Day. For...
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2009 a good year for science fiction events

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Hello, my name is Maria and I am a science fiction addict. My children torment me with sci-fi geek jokes, friends roll their eyes and smirk, and...
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What to do this weekend

Pick your poison - there's more going on this weekend than you'll likely find time for, but better that than boredom. Right? Below you will find a...
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Holiday Mini Book Sale

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As if twice a year were not enough, the Friends of the Seattle Public Library is holding a holiday book sale on Saturday, November 22nd from 9 am to 5...
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