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Pioneer Square, red, apple pear.

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The handing over of animals is usually a production, with the frantic dash – “wait-wait!” – through the house by my daughter finding just the right choice for the ride.

Today was different, when I got to work and opened my bags I found Red and Apple Pear staring up at me – stow aways! We had a little chat and they sat next to me until afternoon coffee. On the way back a quick detour took us to Seattle’s famous Pioneer Square so the two friends could hang out. Look Ma, blue skies!

Water, books, Miriam.

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

My daughter took no chances on forgetting this morning, booking down the hallway before I even opened the door to the garage. So while Gus & Balsmic, Bernard, Baby Ralph, Curious George and Pierre stayed at home I was joined by Miriam, my wife’s favorite of the animals.

grey skies

Where to go in this edition of take-your-daughter’s-animal-to-work day? Well, with the start of a new “water year” (and thick cloud cover) as harbinger of winter, my thoughts turned to books and reading. Did you know Seattle is one of the most literate cities in the US?

Baby, Ralph's, turn.

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Today Baby Ralph traveled on the big boat to be photographed from our office’s rooftop deck.

baby ralph

Baby Ralph is so named because of his resemblance to the other Ralph.

ralph

I find these photos amusing – if you don’t, my apologies. I’ll move on eventually.