Oct. 13:

My whole approach to being a single adult is working from a mindset of 'plenty' rather than of scarcity. Activities abound here - so many people are looking for things to do, that there's always a Salsa class, or kayak paddle, or 'movie night' around.

Mid-day, I try to get out and about in Pioneer Square. It always amazes me that tourists' have NO IDEA that Seattle's buses are FREE downtown until 7pm daily. So you see them hoofing it for blocks, and blocks with maps out, seeking something all the way across town... Bruce Lee's grave on Capital Hill no doubt... NOT a place *I've* personally visited, thanks... too creepy .

My post here "You Are What You Drive" with the picture of the Weinermobile has made the rounds on Google, and generated lots of hits. Hope you're enjoying the ride. Mustard, anyone? ;?>

I've been seeing more of the 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (from the book of the same name). Oh, I'm not going to slog through the whole list one-at-a-time, but WILL use the list to fill in the NetFlix queue now that it's flagging. I've been PLEASANTLY SURPRISED at the films I've seen recently. Last night, it was "Trouble In Paradise" (1932) - a 'pre-code' film directed by the German director who contributed the 'Hollywood look' to films - Ernst Lubitsch - a director I hadn't really (gulp!) heard of until this film. It was GREAT! Intelligent, witty, and didn't pander. It begs the question: what happened between 1932 and today? Why is there such a low-bar on Hollywood film today, appealing to the lowest of the low common denominator. It was a fun romp, and although the main characters were thieves, you never see them actually *steal* anything. Only the result after the thievery... Highly recommended.