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Glorious Days on Washington State Beaches

Published on 05/18/12 by May, William Victor — ... read more

Oh no, Mount Rainier has Disappeared

Published on 04/01/12 by May, William Victor — Mount Rainier disappeared today. Poof. Gone. I looked up and it was missing from the horizon. Reminded me of the day, 20 years ago, when Mount Saint Helens disappeared.... read more

Bill Gates' Favorite Burger Joint

Published on 12/01/10 by May, William Victor — Over the decades there have been numerous stories here in the Northwest U.S. about how the favorite restaurant of Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, was an old fashioned burger stand not far from Microsoft's campus. You might like it too.... read more

Nothing Beats Chateau Chocolate Cake

Published on 10/01/10 by May, William Victor — Years ago when I operated an advertising agency we sure thought we worked long and hard. Not to reveal my age, but I remember when we had to "spec" type, courier the details to a type setter and then wait days while it was set and returned to us. We then had to paste the galleys onto art board along with photos or other art to arrange the desired final ad.... read more

Become a Vacation Rental Angel

Published on 03/01/10 by May, William Victor — Operating a vacation rental business can be fun and profitable but it also an opportunity to do some good in the world. Now property owners and managers can do that by participating in a public program that offe... read more

Everything Robert Fulgham Learned in Kindergarten

Published on 11/01/09 by May, William Victor — I stumbled onto an Internet posting the other day that told me it has been twenty years since Robert Fulgham wroteEverything I Really Need to Know I Learned in kindergarten.... read more

Remembering the "Thank You" Game

Published on 09/01/09 by May, William Victor — Surprises are great. And thank you's are best. In an industry like property management that requires attention to detail, constant supervision and reconciliation of occasionally conflicting goals between guests and owners it is too easy to forget the little personal things that make life worth liv... read more

Lau Lau for Christmas Dinner

Published on 12/22/03 by May, William Victor — It was six years ago on Christmas day. My then eight year old son and I were snorkeling about 40 yards off shore at Poipu Beach Kauai. Having taken weekly swimming lessons since he was just 9 months old Taylor felt safe swimming with me out and around a point in hopes of seeing one of the endangered... read more

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