Lyda Hawes

Over 12 years ago, I packed up my bags and moved from Kansas to the Emerald City of Seattle. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. I love this place and aside from the traffic (and, turns out, they have that pretty much everywhere these days...), there is not much to complain about. When the sun comes out, this place is so beautiful I almost can't believe it. When I moved here and I saw "the mountain" (Mt. Ranier for all you non-natives) out for the first time, I didn't understand how anyone managed to get anywhere or get anything done. I just wanted to sit and look at it all day. And, actually, I suppose I still feel that way. There is so much to see and do in this city from amazing food, music, museums and so much to see and do outside the city from kayaking, hiking, to riding your bike. What more could a person ask for?...