We ran 13 miles along the Puget Sound today! How many cities are there where you can run along open water for 13 miles? Love it! And my running partner Shannon is the best.
13 miles along the Puget Sound
November 17, 2009 by downtownkateVera & the turtle
November 15, 2009 by downtownkateToday’s Vera Board retreat kicked ass! I’m so lucky to volunteer with such remarkable people and such a great organization. And tonight, while i was running with Shannon, we were out on a pier on Lake Washington and a turtle swam right under us! 
Sometimes, a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do
November 12, 2009 by downtownkate
I showed up at the Paramount Theatre tonight and was not surprised to find sleeping people in our theatre doorways. This happens on nights when we don’t have shows. I was surprised to see a young woman in her pajama pants sitting on her bag of belongings, blonde and about 16. While the sleepers were prone and looked experienced at building a home on the street, she did not. Her eyes made contact with mine. I acknowledged her and debated whether to talk with her. I know my own weaknesses – if she talked with me, I might hear her story. And if I heard her story, I might be compelled to take her home. She did not look prepared to fare well on our streets.
I decided that the smart move was just to assess the situation while going about my business of shooting photos of the Paramount marquee with my friend David. We were across the street framing a shot when I said, ‘Oh God. She just pulled out her stuffed animal.’ Her stuffed lion appeared to be her security blanket.
This was more than I could handle. Now what do I do? I decided to make sure she knew about resources (Youthcare & Orion Center, Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets, the Crisis Line, etc) and committed to myself that no matter what her story, I would not take her home. We continued our photo shoot, assuming she’d hang around.
Photo shoot complete and we look for her. She, in her pajama bottoms with her stuffed lion under her arm, was walking away from the Paramount with a man with a bag.
Wherever you are tonight darlin, I hope you are safe.
Star Parts at Bear Creek Studio
November 8, 2009 by downtownkateThe last two days at Bear Creek with Michael were amazing. He and The Doctor worked nonstop. There’s nothing quite like listening to your love sing his heart out. The new Star Parts record is a work of art!
Can’t wait until it’s mastered and you all get to hear it.
