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I Heart Washington State

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out these recent articles:

Forbes says Washington is third-best state for business

"The state of Washington moved up two spots to No. 3 in the country in Forbes magazine’s list of the best states for business..."

Seattle ranks fourth in U.S. in residents volunteering hours

"Seattle ranks fourth among large U.S. cities in volunteering, with an average of 35.5 percent of residents logging volunteer hours..."

My Oh My! Dave Niehaus, the Blue Angels and More!

What a day it was at Safeco Field yesterday! Despite the Seattle Mariners dismal season this year, yesterday was a day to celebrate - and celebrate we did.

Check out these highlights and pictures:

1. Dave Niehaus was honored as Coopertown's latest Hall of Famer (click to enlarge first picture)
2. Edgar Martinez was there to present Dave with a crystal microphone on behalf of the players
3. It was Seattle's annual Seafair weekend, so during the game, we got to see the Blue Angels in action (click to enlarge second picture)
4. I went to the game with Dina, Henriët's mom - and we had the most delightful time! She's a hoot!
5. The sun was out!
6. The Mariners WON against the Baltimore Orioles - 8 to 4! And the crowds went wild...

My oh my! It was a good day indeed.

Friends of Semper Vita Reaches 100 on Facebook

On July 1st, we officially launched the Semper Vita website. Soon thereafter, Alex (check out his blog) created a Friends of Semper Vita group on Facebook - and we all began inviting our friends. And then they invited two friends and so on and so on...

Since I tend to set arbitrary goals - sometimes with no real concern whether the goal is reached or not - I said I would be tickled pink if we had 80 members by the end of the month. Henriët, on the other hand, who tends to set her sights higher, was hoping for 100 - not because she's into numbers, but because she really wants the world to hear what Semper Vita is all about. And as the founder, that's a good thing.

You Did It!

I am happy to announce that this week, our 100th member joined the Friends of Semper Vita group on Facebook. Now that's tres kewl! Thank you, Facebookers, for all your support! Henriët "won." I'm glad.

But I would be remiss if I didn't mention the dozens of other friends and family members - who don't do this Facebook thang - but who are very much a part of this Semper Vita journey. We love and thank you for all the support, encouragement and prayers. As Henriët often says, we can't do this without you. And she's right. Again.

Calling All Facebookers

If you're on Facebook, and you haven't joined the Friends of Semper Vita, jump on over now. And for you future Facebookers, we eagerly await your arrival.

Thank you Alex for getting this thang going!