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West Seattle's "Walking on Logs" Sculptures

Remember these kids? When the West Seattle Bridge was open, we passed them every time we drove into the neighborhood. Sometimes they were dr

Marie McKinsey

Mar 26, 20222 min read

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A Fresh Look for the Arboretum at South Seattle College

I was a landscape design student at South Seattle College in the early 1990s. The Arboretum was our outdoor classroom, where we took classes

Marie McKinsey

Sep 11, 20212 min read

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A Gaelic Blessing

This fun little song was part of my community choir's 30th Anniversary concert. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed sing

Marie McKinsey

Apr 14, 20141 min read

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Sleeping With Mozart

How is it possible to share a bed with a man who has been dead for 222 years? It's simple - try learning to perform his music. It stays wit

Marie McKinsey

Feb 23, 20141 min read

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