Judi Boad's (accuraterealtygroup) Blog

One of the wonderful things about urban living is the lack of need for an automobile on a daily basis. When we moved to downtown Seattle we liberated ourselves from the three car garage syndrome of the desert and downsized to one all purpose vehicle.    There is a better way for those who don't w...

Seattle Steam Co.heats nearly two hundred buildings in the downtown area with, you guessed it! Steam. Delivering cost effective and efficient heat while protecting our environment!   The plant produces steam heat on Western and University, providing reliable thermal energy as they reduce Seattle'...

I just spent the better part of last night and four hours today, sweeping spam from my Active Rain comments! Who knows what these incoherent ramblings are linking us to! Michael Thornton says it all below.  I do have an idea! WHY NOT DO WHAT WORD PRESS DOES, AND SEND THE COMMENTS TO US TO APPROVE...

I had to laugh as I walked past ShowBox on 1st near Union, and saw their marquee proclaiming Hanson will appear Sunday September 4th. Although the brother boy band did well with their bubble gum sensation MMMBOP, I had to wonder how much stage time they can fill! Admittedly adorable in 1997, the ...

Strolling the streets of Seattle can make for an exciting day. I find my photo opportunities everywhere. Some days, I don't realize how long I have been at it until I feel that strange fogginess we can get when we aren't staying hydrated. One quick solution is to stop by The Juice Emporium just a...

A new day is dawning in Seattle. Making a bold statement for a healthier planet, this first of its kind building will take green to a new dimension.    The Bullitt Center, a  never before seen commercial structure is breaking ground in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. The greenest building ev...

My Active Rain friend John McCormack taught me alot about chillies with his post! He inspired me to head to Pike Place Market and get some photos of the lovely strands of pungent and colorful creations! If you live in the Albuquerque or any surrounding NM area you know the state question is red o...

The first Totem Pole created for display in seventy years will be the center of a Blessing ceremony today on Pier 57.   As news crews prepared for the ceremony and spoke with Rick, people began to gather for the ceremonial blessing of the totem pole.   John T. Williams, a native American woodcarv...

With a very late start, Seattle summer came upon us in all it's glory, bringing tourists and locals the sunny days we love to bask in. All too quickly, those days will end, according to our local weather forecasters. Labor Day weekend, which usually signifies the end of summer activities to a lar...

I enjoy meandering around Woodland Park Zoo. Like the Seattle Aquarium, every visit brings different photo opportunities depending on the weather, what time of day it is, and if it's close to feeding time. A few of the Zoo animals were kind enough to give me a little of their time. I do appreciat...