Seattle
If I didn't live in Idaho, one of my first choices of where to live would be Seattle. One reason I like Seattle is most of its residents have actually heard of Idaho, know it has mountains and that it isn't a flat Midwestern farming state. In fact, the bellman at the hotel I stayed at called it by its official nickname, the Gem State. I was impressed, because I couldn't return the favor and call Washington by its nickname. I just looked it up, "The Evergreen State." Very fitting.
The college campus where I held my meeting was shrouded in fog this morning. It was good to see some green grass and crabapple blossoms in February. Sometimes I get tired of looking at snow.
As long as we are talking about "ifs", one of the jobs I would choose to do if I didn't do what I do now is own a grocery store. And if I owned a store, I'd model it like Seattle's Metropolitan Market. Not only are their produce and prepared dishes amazing, but their organized shelves are works of art.
Seattle is known for its rain and clouds, but I've been fortunate to have sunshine for most of my visits. Mt. Rainier looked stunning as always.
