Monthly Archives: June 2011

My middle son (and middle child) Kenny turned 21 today, and his wife Anastasia made him a beautiful cake. Anastasia’s still not quite old enough to drink, so they passed on my offer to go down to the Rock for … Continue reading →

When the whether clears up, like it did today, the long days are amazing here in the Seattle area. I enjoyed how striking the light was in my front yard shortly before the sun officially set at 9:11 tonight. Photographers … Continue reading →

Cutest. Baby. Ever.

Dancers from Amira’s Renton Community Center Class prepare to perform a cane dance in Burien’s town square park I meant to post this earlier, but in all the excitement about explosions and libraries I just could not get to it. … Continue reading →

Explosive device found in Downtown Renton Robert P Onishi Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 3:40 PM This press release is approved for immediate release, and provides information about an explosive device found in Downtown Renton this afternoon. Thank you, Det. … Continue reading →

Both the Renton Patch and Renton Reporter ran stories about the very significant library vote (and the discussion preceding it) at last night’s council meeting. I had explained my opposition to this move in my previous blog entry here. Here … Continue reading →

Cathy and her Dad at the Ale House on First Street in Livermore, California. Livermore’s award winning downtown has undergone the type of transformation we have been working to obtain in Renton Fountain on First Street in Livermore California I … Continue reading →

Ed Prince (left) and his campaign manager Rich Zwicker Ed Prince’s campaign for Renton City Council Position 5 formally kicked off tonight with a dinner party at the Tea Palace. I’ve endorsed Ed’s bid for city council, and I enjoyed … Continue reading →

Because of on-going budget reductions, Metro Transit may have to cut 20 percent of their system-wide service next year. Metro officials have been working with representatives from our city (community members and city officials) to choose the least painful ways … Continue reading →

Photo by Ken Burtram, hosted on Renton Patch Homeschooled students enrolled in Renton School District’s H.O.M.E program are presenting “Pirates of Penzance” at IKEA Performing Arts Center this Friday and Saturday. My family has participated in the HOME program for … Continue reading →