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  — January 7, 2025 —

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Lunch at Ras Dashen Ethiopian
TUESDAY 1/14

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Lunch at Nacho Mama’s
WEDNESDAY 1/15

 

Last week I went to the Wing Luke, and had really terrific (and affordable!) Korean fried chicken at ummaDak in Chinatown.

Had breakfast with the family on Friday. It happens every two weeks, but this time we had Jeff as a special guest star!

Had an absolute blast at the Grand Illusion's 'Secret Saturday Matinee', and they're doing it all month so I'll be there every Saturday.

Rode the water taxi on New Year's Eve, ate at Ivar's, and almost saw a movie at the Beacon in Columbia City, but the show was sold out so I strolled Rainier Ave instead.

Had a kielbasa sauerkraut cheddar & onion sandwich from George's Polish Deli, and it tasted great as I ate it, but disagreed with me later, so I don't think George will see me again.

 

In the news, Trump refuses to rule out using military to take Panama Canal and Greenland, which sounds a lot like threatening war — exactly what an American President should do.

Here's what I'm hoping to do this week. If you're family, friend, former friend, acquaintance, or simply Doug-curious, you're very much invited to join me!

And if you're planning something or going somewhere, and you'd like a fat man with flatulence to tag along, I'm that guy. All invitations will be cheerfully considered, possibly even accepted.

 • Please RSVP by the day before. 
 • All events are 'Dutch treat'. 
 • Please remember the basics of Doug. 

☼ Food! 

There's more to life than burgers and fries! In the next week or so, I'm hoping for an Ethiopian lunch at Ras Dashen in the Central District, a Native American breakfast at Nacho Mama’s Fry Bread Cafe in West Seattle, and my first taste of pho from Phở Thu Thủy in White Center.

☼ Helen!

Friday is Helen's happy birthday, so we'll be having a singalong at her house, and breakfast at Little Pat's beforehand, 9:45. Come, try the chicken-fried steak, sing happy songs, and see our sister smile!

☼ Movies! 

'Secret Saturday Matinees' run weekly in January, at the Grand Illusion. They're showing an episode of an old movie serial, followed by an unannounced old movie, every week. This week the hint is that it's an "adventure" movie.

I recommend bringing a seat cushion, though. The theater and the seats are fifty years old...

☼ Music! 


One day soon, I'm going to Georgetown Records in (you'll never guess) Georgetown, and the Fantagraphics Bookstore, which shares the same space.

Being a fat guy who likes to eat, I'll probably have lunch in the neighborhood, too. Know anyplace good?

☼ Walking! 

I'm trying to take a substantial walk once weekly, rain or shine or snow. My to-walk list includes Lake Union Park, Pike Place Market, and Seahurst Park.

☼ Wandering! 


It's a lot of fun seeing the city out the window of a bus, so I take a ride to anywhere and back at least once weekly. Upcoming excursions will be to the northern parts of Seattle, and one of these days, I'm headed to the east side, just to see if Bellevue's as boring as I remember...

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