Summer in the northern hemisphere is alive and well. Family gatherings, birthdays, camping, and picnics are great ways to enjoy the bounty of summer foods. And drinks!
I am not in the habit of taking pictures of food. But if the food sparks a celebration, then it might get first billing with my lens. On our recent trip to Seattle, Washington, we celebrated with my cousins who live in Bellevue and Portland. They are of Korean descent and love their Korean food!
“A good restaurant is like a vacation; it transports you, and it becomes a lot more than just about the food.” – Phil Rosenthal
Because we spent a few hours in Seattle’s Public Market, food and beverages were all around us.
“People will travel anywhere for good food – it’s crazy.” – Rene Redzepi
Still, no compelling images of food to take the time to capture. But…
Feeling adventurous, we stopped for a break in a local pub where Hubby enjoyed a flight of various beers.
He loves his tastes!
“May your adventures bring you closer together, even as they take you far away from home.” – Trenton Lee Stewart
The “Taste” of Fish?
Before the crowds descended on Seattle’s Public Market, we strolled into Pike Place Fish Market.
Watching the fishmongers throw fish to be packaged and sent reminded me of my past work days. Our department purchased the FISH Philosophy Video in 2000, which we used for staff training for part-time summer recreation staff. Here is the fascinating back story…
In the short video, owner John Yokoyama explained how he motivated his staff in the 1990s to enjoy their working conditions and become “world famous.” Imagine working in the cold Seattle pre-dawn hours, hauling and preparing fish for market and sale all year round. One day, his staff jokingly grabbed a big fish a customer had picked out, threw it to the cashier at the center of the store, and shouted, “Swordfish, going to Montana…” As a prank, the other fishmongers repeated it back, and thus the world-famous fish-throwing came into being. CNN and other news outlets featured their antics, and as more tourists and locals visited the market, Yokoyama saw his vision of a happy workplace become a reality, using these concepts: “Play, Make Their Day, Be there, Choose Your Attitude.”
It truly made my day to see it all with my own eyes!
“I realized I was serving people and making people happy. This gave me a plus in my life and made me want to do it even more.” ~ Shawn, Fishmonger at Pike Place Fish Market
While In Arizona…
Last May, while in Arizona for my father’s memorial service, we arrived in time for Mother’s Day. My brother-in-law created a fabulous brunch for my step-mom, me, and his dear friend. Yes, the mimosas were flowing.
The canapes were amazing!
Ever seen a donut tower?
Summer Hummers
Even hummingbirds enjoy the taste of summer.
The Opposite of Taste
Just for fun, we spied this humongous fungus (heehee) on a hike near Bellevue, Washington. I am submitting this Red-Belted Conk for Last on the Card. Not edible, but unusual and bigger than my hand.
What’s Been on My Calendar for July?
BUSY-NESS!
- We watched illegal neighborhood fireworks from our backyard on July 4th.
- We celebrated my Brother-in-law’s 44th wedding anniversary at our favorite German restaurant.
- We eagerly awaited the fledging of our baby birds, which left the nest in mid-July.
- My brother and his partner drove here from Arizona for their annual two-week stay with us.
- We stocked up on a Christmas-in-July sale at Old World Christmas in Spokane.
- We also took a road trip to the Seattle area, just 5 hours away from Spokane, to visit our cousins.
And blink! It’s already the first week of August. Check out Donna’s post (below).
I’m double-dipping this week for Brian’s Last on the Card (mushroom), Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday, Wednesday Quotes: Adventurous and What’s Been on My July Calendar.
Sunday Stills Photo Challenge Reminders
The Sunday Stills weekly-themed photo challenge is easy to join. You have all week to share and link your post. Please use your own original images, whether new or from your archives.
- Remember to title your blog post a little differently from mine.
- Please create a new post for the theme or link to a recent one.
- Entries for this theme can be posted all week.
- Tag your post “Sunday Stills.”
- Don’t forget to create a pingback to this post so that other participants can read your post.
- I also recommend adding your post’s URL to the comments.
If you’re participating in the photo challenge, I look forward to seeing how you interpret this week’s theme! Creativity is encouraged, so please share your own photographs (old or new), poems, original short stories, and music inspired by the theme.
Please visit my Sunday Stills page for the latest updates. Join me next week for the monthly color challenge, where we take a look at the colors of tan and peach.
“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
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