Marilyn Gell Mason

When I was younger I had a theory that one of life's quests was to discover the place where you are most yourself. As I grew older and lived in places as diverse as Dallas, Boston, Washington DC, Cleveland, Atlanta, and Tallahassee FL, I decided that a more important challenge was to discover those things you most appreciate wherever you live. It was only when we moved to Seattle that I remembered my original theory.

There is something about Seattle that feels like home to me, something that encourages me to be more myself. It is probably a combination of the openness and laid back lifestyle of the people and the drop dead beauty of the place. Or maybe it's the food. Whatever it is, I decided to use this blog to explore life along the Pacific.

I plan to explore the culture, arts, wine and food, geography, and emergent technology of the region and examine the influences and intersections with Alaska, Hawaii, and parts of Asia. Please join me in this adventure by contributing your own reactions and experiences.

All text and images are mine unless otherwise noted.

In my day job, I am Executive Director of WebJunction, an online portal that provides training and technical support to library staff. You can explore that online community by clicking the link above.