MLS: New England Revolution at Seattle Sounders FC

Seattle Sounders FC continued their winning streak this Sunday with a 2-1 victory over New England Revolution at CenturyLink Field (formerly Quest Field) in Seattle, Washington. The match started in Revolution’s favor with an early goal in the 3rd minute, but the Sounders finished the first half in the lead and held it through a scoreless second half.

The Sounders will return to Seattle on July 16th to face off against the Colorado Rapids.

Seattle Sounders midfielder Alvaro Fernandez (15) passes the ball towards center field in a match against New England Revolution at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jun. 26, 2011.

Seattle Sounders Lamar Neagle (27) traps the ball during a match against New England Revolution at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jun. 26, 2011.

Seattle Sounders midfielder Mauro Rosales (10) heads the ball towards the goal at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington.

New England Revolution defender Darrius Barnes (25) is tripped up by Seattle Sounders midfielder Servando Carrasco (23) at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jun. 26, 2011.

Seattle Sounders midfielder Mauro Rosales (10) celebrates after assisting in Seattle

New England Revolution midfielder/forward Kenny Mansally (7) jumps in the air to stop the ball at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jun. 26, 2011.

Seattle fans call for a yellow card after Sounders midfielder Mauro Rosales (10) falls to the ground at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jun. 26, 2011.

Seattle Sounders defender Jhon Kennedy Hurtado (34) collides with a New England Revolution

Seattle Sounders forward Roger Levesque (24) jumps in front of New England Revolution defender Ryan Cochrane (45) for a header at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jun. 26, 2011.

The Seattle Sounders pose for a team photo before their match against New England Revolution at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jun. 26, 2011.

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Seattle Roller Derby: Rat City Rollergirls @ Key Arena

This Saturday was another opportunity to watch Seattle’s scantily dressed roller derby team slam into each other while fans cheered, booed, and spilled their drinks on the floor. I have a stain on my jeans to prove the latter. If you’ve never witnessed roller derby or have no idea what the heck is happening in these photos, read my earlier post for some explanation.

Rat City Roller Girls compete at the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, Jun. 18, 2011.

More photos from the event here.

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Seattle Event: SAM Party In The Park @ Olympic Sculpture Park

The Seattle Art Museum kicked off the summer with an evening benefit event at the Olympic Sculpture Park on Friday. Guests entered promptly at 8PM and were greeted with live music by Hey Marseilles, The Paperboys, Curtains For You, and The Lumineers. Also in the park was free food from Dante’s Inferno Dogs, Maximus/Minimus, Molly Moon Ice Cream, Skillet, Street Treats, Veraci Pizza, and Northwest beer and wine. SAM regularly hosts benefit events and, with a recommended donation, guests are able to reap the benefits.

Seattle Art Museum presents SAM Party In The Park at the Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle, Washington on Friday, Jun. 17, 2011.

The most dynamic item in the park was the the high-pressure nerf-ball-launching air canon. This canon was originally designed to launch golf balls, but was toned down a bit for safety reasons. Guests were able to launch plush balls into the air, aiming for buckets.

Phillip launches balls into the air with an air canon during SAM Party In The Park at the Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle, Washington on Friday, Jun. 17, 2011.

Seattle Art Museum presents SAM Party In The Park at the Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle, Washington on Friday, Jun. 17, 2011.

Aundrey fires an air cannon at SAM Party In The Park at the Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle, Washington on Friday, Jun. 17, 2011.

The small park was loaded with food trucks and carts. Everything was free and most vendors had vegetarian options. Thank you!

Seattle Art Museum presents SAM Party In The Park at the Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle, Washington on Friday, Jun. 17, 2011.

Many of the guests enjoyed the park’s normal attractions…

Seattle Art Museum presents SAM Party In The Park at the Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle, Washington on Friday, Jun. 17, 2011.

Wandering around the park was a talented hula hooper, Ms. B Hooping Allure.

Jamie Berg, also known as Ms. B Hooping Allure, performs below the space needle during SAM Party In The Park at the Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle, Washington on Friday, Jun. 17, 2011.

Seattle Art Museum presents SAM Party In The Park at the Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle, Washington on Friday, Jun. 17, 2011.

Inside the covered area was free beer, wine, an arts and crafts table, and a photo booth.

Seattle Art Museum presents SAM Party In The Park at the Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle, Washington on Friday, Jun. 17, 2011.

More photos from the event here.

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Sunny Evening @ The Shack in Seattle

Yesterday was one of the hottest days of the year in Seattle (76 degrees) and Louisa and I were lucky enough to have to have the day off. We started the morning with a nice long run, then grabbed some bread and cheese at the Broadway Sunday Farmer’s Market, followed by a hummus and pita lunch at the Elysian, and finished with a bit more walking and some dinner at home. What a wonderful and relaxing day!

Louisa smiles by the window at the shack in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Jun. 5, 2011.

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Playing With Cat Toys @ The Cabin in Seattle

Sometimes I find myself in the mood to just take photos, even if I have nothing around to actually photograph. Yesterday I was in one of those moods. I’ll have some interesting photos for you tonight from the next SAM Remix, but for now, I give you Tapi’s toys.

Tapi's dangly dude at the Cabin in Seattle, Washington on Thursday, June 2, 2011.

Tapi's feather at the Cabin in Seattle, Washington on Thursday, June 2, 2011.

Tapi's cat tree at the Cabin in Seattle, Washington on Thursday, June 2, 2011.

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FMF Soccer: U.S. Tour 2011 Ecuador vs Mexico @ Qwest Field Seattle

Over 50,000 soccer fans gathered at Qwest Field Saturday for the 2011 FMF US Tour matchup between Mexico and Ecuador. The two teams proved to be competitive, ending the match in a 1-1 tie. The game was entertaining, but I was more stunned by the organization and volume of the soccer fans. These people are loud! Seattle doesn’t just like the Sounders, they like soccer.

Special thanks to Seattle photographer Anthony Bolante for the friendly welcome… Make sure you check out his blog.

Mexico and Ecuador take the field and start their warmups at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Ecuador forward Jaime Ayovi (17) moves the ball past Mexico midfielder Gerardo Torrado (6) at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Mexico fans celebrate at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Ecuador defender Neicer Reasco (18) jumps above Mexico midfielder Andres Guardado (18) for a header at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Mexico defender Ricardo Osorio (5) takes the ball past Ecuador midfielder Michael Arroyo (7) at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Mexico fans celebrate the home team at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Ecuador defender Walter Ayovi (10) leaps for the ball in a match against Mexico at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Mexico defender Ricardo Osorio (5) and Ecuador midfielder Michael Arroyo (7) race for the ball at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Mexico defender Ricardo Osorio (5) and Ecuador midfielder Michael Arroyo (7) fight for the ball at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Mexico fans celebrate as the teams enter the stadium at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Ecuador defender Giovanni Caicedo (2) pushes Mexico forward Aldo De Nigris (9) to the side at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Ecuador midfielder Michael Arroyo (7) celebrates after scoring a goal at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Children display the Mexican flag before the Mexico vs Ecuador soccer match at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Ecuador forward Narciso Mina (9) slides for the ball past Mexico forward Elias Hernandez (22) at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Mexico defender Hector Moreno (15) falls in front of Ecuador forward Jaime Ayovi (17) at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Mexico fans celebrate the home team at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Mexico vs. Ecuador at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Mexico defender Hector Moreno (15) takes a shot at the goal during a match vs Ecuador at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Ecuador midfielder Segundo Castillo (14) jumps above Mexico forward Pablo Barrera (7) and Mexico forward Aldo De Nigris (9) for the ball at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Ecuador midfielder Michael Arroyo (7) and Mexico midfielder Israel Castro (8) battle for the ball at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Ecuador midfielder Edison Mendez (8) jumps onto Mexico midfielder Israel Castro (8) during the first half at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Mexico fans celebrate at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Mexico defender Hector Moreno (15) takes a shot at the goal during a match vs Ecuador at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Ecuador midfielder Edison Mendez (8) holds back Mexico midfielder Israel Castro (8) during the first half at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Mexico midfielder Antonio Naelson Sinha (17) takes the ball upfield past Ecuador defender Giovanni Caicedo (2) and Ecuador midfielder Edison Mendez (8) at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (1) returns the ball at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Mexico midfielder Gerardo Torrado (6) and Ecuador midfielder Michael Arroyo (7) race toward the ball at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Mexico midfielder Antonio Naelson Sinha (17) takes a fall after colliding with Ecuador forward Cristian Benitez (11) at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Ecuador defender Neicer Reasco (18) jumps above Mexico midfielder Andres Guardado (18) for a header at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Mexico poses for a team photograph at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

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Granite Falls Hike: The Cabin

Even though it was raining for most of the day, Louisa and I were able to make it out to her parent’s Granite Falls cabin this last Saturday for some hiking, dinner, and coffee. Boy was that a treat! It was a relaxing evening and I can’t wait to go on more hikes in the area when the weather clears up.

Louisa’s mom lead us down to an old railroad track that ran parallel to a river. We weren’t able to make it to the end of the trail because of a slippery rock slide, but we’re planning to try again in the summer.

In front of the cabin sits the old outhouse and woodshed.

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Seattle Event: Gold Panda @ Nectar Lounge

Fresh off the bus from SXSW, UK musician and producer Gold Panda entertained a full house with a hip-hop inspired electronic soundtrack at Fremont’s Nectar Lounge Wednesday night.

The doors opened at 8:00PM and I almost found myself turning around and going back home. Nectar Lounge was completely empty. After sitting by the empty bar for almost an hour, I left the club and wandered around Fremont for some coffee. When I returned, everything changed. People were sitting outside, the bar was full, and there was a line at the restroom. I counted over 150 people on my walk to the upper tier. If the sign says 8:00PM, then show up at 9:30PM. This was Live Performance 101.

Gold Panda performs at Nectar Lounge in Seattle, Washington on Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2011.

Gold Panda was the headliner of the evening, but the first musician to make it to the stage was Bellingham performer IG88. If you’ve been to a live performance before, then you’d probably expect guitars, drums, and mics, but that’s not the case here. Electronic performances are entirely different and usually consist of dramatic lighting, head bobbing, and button pushing.

IG88 performs at Nectar Lounge in Seattle, Washington on Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2011.

Gold Panda performs at Nectar Lounge in Seattle, Washington on Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2011.

IG88 performs at Nectar Lounge in Seattle, Washington on Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2011.

The second musician to make it to the stage before Gold Panda was UK producer Dam Mantle. He was definitely the most physical performer of the evening and the most interesting to watch. In the world of head-bobbers, a little hip gyration and arm movement go a long way.

Dam Mantle performs at Nectar Lounge in Seattle, Washington on Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2011.

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Goodbye Bremerton: Selling The Larkin Lane Home

The long commute is finally starting to take it’s toll (literally), so the parents have decided to put their Bremerton home up for sale. This isn’t the house I grew up in, but the 6 years I did live here are enough to make me miss it when it’s gone. Mom and dad are Seattle bound.

Since I’m lazy and don’t like packing boxes, I was excited to offer my photography as a move-out gift. Louisa and I traveled to Bremerton last Sunday to make it happen. After several hours of pushing furniture, plants, and animals, we created some nice photos of each room and had enough time left over to build a virtual tour. If you’re looking for a house in the Bremerton area, this is the one get. Search for MLS listing 196442 and click buy!

The Hunt Family home is up for sale in Bremerton, WA.

Click to explore a panoramic tour of the Larkin Lane Home.

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Manwich: Delicious In Moderation

As a vegetarian, I will probably never have a proper serving of Manwhich, but last night Louisa and I renewed our relationship with the sloppy joe sauce, tofu style. The whole meal took less than 10 minutes to prepare and left me satisfied. I think this goes without saying, but a sandwich is a sandwich and a Manwich is a meal. It will be several more years before I have it again and even more if I run out of Cholula hot sauce.

That said, you might expect today’s post to include beautiful ketchup-flavored imagery, but you’d be wrong. As tofu sizzles just off camera, Louisa takes a few moments to pose for a photo. Much like the Manwhich, this image is little different and probably not something I’ll try regularly. Thank you Louisa for always being there to humor me.

Louisa poses while Manwich cooks on the stove Sunday, Mar. 13, 2011.

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