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Grabbing hold of ‘real world’ in downtown Renton | Carolyn Ossorio
“Good luck,” I say, flashing Sophie a thumbs up. As a parent, there are milestones you prepare for…
Life
Another McLendon experience: the Top Pot Doughnut | Carolyn Ossorio
“I’m here to speak with Chris McLendon,” I say to Santa’s look-a-like wife behind the counter. “Take a…
Life
An American landscape in Renton in green and blue. Go Seahawks! | Carolyn Ossorio
“Can you pick up your media badge at the front desk?” Rich Gonzales, Seahawks communication manager asked me…
Life
CAROLYN OSSORIO: The sun goes down, movie memories flood back
“Mommy?” Amelia paused. “What’s your favorite movie?” “Wizard of Oz,” I rattle off, preoccupied.
Life
CAROLYN OSSORIO: What every mother should know, where to take the kids
“HOOT! HOOT!” My fingers round into a megaphone. I commence a series of sharp owl cries — a…
Life
CAROLYN OSSORIO: ‘Get that rooster off my crippled chicken right now!’
“You’ve definitely got a rooster . . . he came over and tried to get on my crippled…
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CAROLYN OSSORIO: In search of the perfect tomatillo salsa with Chef Tom
“Good job,” I say, helping to chop the last bits of cilantro. I stand beside my daughter Sophie…
Life
CAROLYN OSSORIO: Coffee in Renton – The Experience Project
I can remember my first coffee experience. At the time, I was a grungy 18-year-old college student. The…
Life
CAROLYN OSSORIO: Making something new from old keeps landfill humming
Most of us create garbage, pay people to haul it away and forget about it. Unless you forget…
Life
CAROLYN OSSORIO: Really, who has the gall to steal a totem pole?
“What are you doing?” I asked. “I’m digging a seven-foot hole for the Henry Moses Totem Pole,” the…
Life
CAROLYN OSSORIO: Believe it, I’ve found a Picasso in downtown Renton
As if he’d seen everything before, including me and my picture. The one I’d just lugged down Third…
Life
CAROLYN OSSORIO: Getting back to nature and feeding others, too
I was knocking back wheatgrass shots with an orange juice chaser at seven. We lived in a vegan…
Life
LIFE IN THE CITY: Watch out, wide load coming through
“Wide load coming through!” I tweak the bell on my silver handlebars. Behind me, my 3-year old, Patrick,…