Pink and Pretty

This was what it was like just a few hours, a mere day ago - can we remember back that long, now that the dark rain and scudding grey clouds have wiped out all memory of those warm little moments? Try hard - keep the dream of warmer days alive.

It's the people that count

Here is a dear soul, know to all of us as "Pinky" (that is her friend, Eric, on the right) and she has lived in Renton her entire life. But soon to be no more. Tomorrow we all bid her a fond adieu as she goes out into the world, moving away from her roots here to seek adventure in another cool town. Goodbye Pinky! We will all miss you.

If you ever take secret pleasure in reading certain columns in the Stranger and The Weekly newspapers, and we all know just what columns those might be... there is nothing more enertaining than having a great cup of coffee at the Liberty Cafe and having someone read them aloud to you - in public. Stephen Klanieki's voice adds an element of flair to the whole experience.

Mary Clymer (of Happy Delusions fame), adds color to our downtown in so many ways - but my favorite has to be this Lifesaver colored scarf that has to bring a smile whenever you see it wrapped around her. (Thank you Mary for giving a shout out to The ole Picaroon, here)

Someone brought sweet offerings to the hard at work student who sits endlessly near the entrance to our downtown library. Hoodie wrapped around his tired shoulders and a bunch of posies at his feet - he must be in need of a Spring Break. Aren't we all!!

It's good to like Jimi

One day, while working her regular shift at Hollywood Video here in Renton, the fair Ms. Pinky had a special admirer of her Jimi Hendrix tattoo that she sports on her forearm - Jimi's stepsister.
"She was really nice and I didn't think much about it, but a few days later, Linda (the stepsister) came by my work a couple of times, trying to find me." Pinky had made quite the impression, and she was rewarded for her Hendrix love with an armload of "swag" from the Experience Hendrix Company, a family owned concern that is run by Janie Hendrix, another stepsister of Jimi's. T-shirts, DVDs,CDs and a huge plushy blanket were just a few of the goodies she scored.

Jimi Hendrix's grave is just up the hill at Greenwood Memorial Park at 350 Monroe Ave. N.E. His house was taken up the hill 4 years ago as well.

I love feel good stories like this - after the whole battle between Leon Hendrix and the rest of the Hendrix family last year over the $33 a bottle Vodka in Jimi's name, it is so nice to hear a contemporay story about Hendrix that is on a happier note.