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Renton,WA rumors turned respectable - that is my tag line. I am taking photos of my town, Renton,Wa and writing about the stories that interest me. I want to add a new dimension to reading about our little burg and offer some info on what is going on
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What\'s a Christmas without comics?
Comics - they appeal to those from six to sixty, and you can find an amazing supply of them right in Downtown Renton. Just six months after the fire in Historic Renton in June that wiped out an entire building that housed The Comic Den for years, an...
Cugini\'s at Christmas
What would Christmas be without a trip to the prettiest of floral and gift shops in town? Cugini Florist does the most amazing and unique shopping for us throughout the year. Within their doors I see precious items that are not to be found elsewhere...
Cool Ornament Artistry right here in Renton
Displayed at Common Ground Coffee and CupcakesCool ornaments from all of your favorite Pez dispensers - I'll bet your tree doesn't have one of those yet. Part nostalgia (we all have our Pez memories) the rest sparkling detail and unique idea, that's ...
Wanna decorate cookies?
Cookies - yum! Bring the frosting and the sprinkles, the cookies will be on hand to decorate at the Liberty Cafe tomorrow, Sunday, from 10am til noon. Of course, what better place to hold such a tasty event, but at the cafe with the mostest. Have yo...
Santa is waiting...
You know you want to - so just go on over and have a free photo shoot with Santa today from 5pm til 7pm and Saturday from 1pm til 4pm. It won't hurt, your Mom will love to see you like that once again and it never hurts to see if you can still ask fo...
Retro Renton Xmas Shopping
I love the look of Retro Christmas. The feel of eras gone by and the appeal of having a home that doesn't look like the local mall threw up on my tree or mantel. Dave of Cedar Chest Antiques on South Third Street has these lovely pink tinsel tableto...
Where to get your baked goodies without turning on your oven
Cupcakes are one of my favorite treats - and the holiday flavors over at Common Ground Coffee and Cupcakes are fast becoming favorites. These are holiday morsels that you can just pick up and take without having to bake. That has gotta be good news....
Photos with Santa
Santa was poised and picture perfect ready in the Piazza today in Downtown Renton where free photo taking was available for all ages and members of the family. Hear tell even some furry ones made their way to Santa's lap this afternoon between the h...
Free Santa Photos
Have your photo with Santa - today for free, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Piazza, Downtown Renton at South Third Street and Burnett. Just look for Santa's little house - you can't miss it!The PiazzaDowntown RentonSouth Third Street and Burnett...
Renton\'s bright lights and Santa sightings
Tonight Renton's Piazza was aglow with sparkling lights and visited by Christmas royalty - no less than Mr. and Mrs. Claus themselves. The lights will be up throughout the month, so include a trip down South Third street in Downtown Renton on your sc...
Oh the pretty lights
Downtown Renton's Piazza during the holidays last yearPretty Holiday Destinations - Gene Coulon Park hosts the 16th year of the festive Clam Lights. Today, December 4th from 5 - 9pm and there will be lights and a parade of decorated boats with music ...
What I saw today in Renton
This hat peering out on the street full of cars and pedestrians had me laughing - looked like Santa's helpers were already prowling about to see who has been "naughty or nice". Found this bit of fun in front of Rod Stewart's Antique Country Station ...
Renton Wreathes Up and Holiday Parties begin
Wreathing up the downtown Renton corridor - that is what Stefeny Anderson was up to yesterday. Just thought I might see what all the decoration fuss was about - and me likes. Many store fronts on South Third Street bore the lovely holiday mark of a w...
New place for a sandwich
Yummy sandwiches, freshly made by Armondos (Renton's lovely downtown Italian restaurant on Wells), are now being featured at Liberty Cafe in the DTR. These lovely lunch treats are sold exclusively at Uwajimaya's and Liberty Cafe and have such lovely ...
Catching up on Cupcakes
When you have been down ill and haven't gotten out, there isn't much worth telling in the blog world. No one wants to hear how many tissues you have seen or lament the copious amounts of liquids one must drink (none of them of the fun sort), so you ...
One more store for S.Third - Ginger\'s Klosett
Sometimes, the second time around is the best - and for Ginger's Klosett, a recent and classy clothing shopping addition to Downtown Renton, that would be on South Third Street.With the recent remodel of the old Louisa Building on Wells, there have ...
Election Night Party and other DTR stuff
Did you post your ballots today, my friends? I don't know about you, but the whole idea of going to the poll booth and casting the vote in person was always an activity that I looked forward to this time of year. The little old ladies helping out, p...
Lay on a layer of laquer, Ladies
We still need to feel pretty, even if no one else sees our toenails except for ourselves. This is the time of year to express yourself, for yourself, in the nail department. Wanna try a new shade? Go for some nail art that makes you grin when you lea...
Olde Fashioned Halloween Party Saturday!
Tomorrow is the day when we dress up and scare the neighbors if possible, eat way too much candy and light up the carved pumpkins one last time. My favorite way to enjoy the holiday is partaking in the community fun at the Olde Fashioned Halloween Pa...
Chilling new home additions
Halloween haunting going a little by the way side this year? Let someone else's art be your new addition to the home Halloween decor. Deb at Girlfriend's Antiques,Gifts and Florals on South Third painted these babies herself. The base is old doors a...
Add some spice to your life - Pumpkin Spice, that is
Painted Windows for the holidays - nobody has a better handle on it than Common Ground Coffee and Cupcakes. Little Witch and her cupcake, what could be cuter. Why, having your own cupcake, of course. The Picaroon got lucky once again and had the bes...
DC's Bar and Grill - Comedy Night
DC's Bar & Grill gets some amazing talent in for their monthly Comedy Night. This Thursday, Oct. 15th at 8pm for a mere $5 bucks you can see Vince Valenzuela (headlining Satelite Radio, TNT "Leverage"). Also appearing with him will be Dan Moore....
Liberty Cafe to get more music y\'all
Word is out - there is going to be regular music bookings at the Liberty Cafe and it all begins on Friday, October 16th. Thomas Starks of TStarks Productions is going to be bringing the sound equipment and providing the music talent on a regular bas...
Pummel your eardrums tonite in the DTR
You can head over to the Liberty Cafe at the top of South Third tonight in the DTR and have your eardrums filled with the heavy metal tunes of the local Renton band, PUMMEL. From 8 till 9pm, Pummel band members, all Renton boys, will be playing outsi...
Adding a little Fall color
Although we have blue skies above, the crispness in the air tells it all. Time to brace for the onslaught of Fall. I personally love to embrace the colors of the season and sprinkle them about the home front. Cugini Florists is a place I love to ind...
hanging out on third
Dave just chilling and putting his feet up after getting a work out at the Skate Park in Liberty Park. Did you know that Renton's Skate Park is incredibly cool, and though sometimes getting a bad rap, is truly unique hang in the area. Mary Clymer, o...
When you need a little pick-me-up
Unique and sweet - this coffee pot full of floral charm was created to show a bride-to-be what could be done with the color scheme she chose for her wedding plus a little ingenuity. I know you know that I love Deb at Girlfriend's Antiques, Gifts and ...
Where everyone knows your name - DC\'s Bar and Grill
Terrence Vaccaro, Steve Fjelstad and Pete OliveThree partners, something akin to the Three Amigos in my eyes, owners of the bar and grill called DC's in downtown Renton, and already past their first year anniversary. When Terrence, Pete and Steve too...
Let me scribble on you
Where else can you go to get such attention to details on your next tattoo? Tor, tattoo artist, scribbles on the arm of his client in the excellent late summer sun to get things just right. Me, I just love seeing this little slice of Renton life and...
Only $5 bucks for a night of laughs
Five bucks will get you in at DC's Bar & Grill tonight for some laughs and guffaws. Starting a 8pm, two comedians, Brett J and Edi Z will be entertaining you at the comedy night that happens every third Thursday over on South Third St. Holding th...
