Snoqualmie Falls … In Love

Snoqualmie Falls is a great place for both friends and lovers alike. Created some 10,000 years ago, its approximate 270-foot drop at this time of year is fed by either snow melt or rain runoff – which means a large volume of water. So much water, in fact, that getting sprayed – soaked, even – [...]

PNB’s Latest Love Story

Some days, we all feel like Don Quixote – that literary figure of the Spanish Golden Age who fantasizes that he is a heroic figure based on his literary entertainment of the moment – in this case, romantic and chivalric books. Hedonism of the mind, that is, dear hedonists.
Now, the literary character of Don Quixote [...]

Gig Harbor Getaway, Part 2 of 2

So back to Gig Harbor. I have to say that I was impressed with the foodie evolution of the area, which exceeded my expectations.
Although your Hedonista had little time to enjoy more than one restaurant, I plan to return. That said, choosing from a small list of the “foodie haves” of Gig Harbor, my choice [...]

Gig Harbor Getaway, Part 1 of 2

With February a month to definitely be hedonistic in a romantic way, getaways are a good idea. Although someplace hot, tropical, and clothing-optional may be on your list, staycations abound. The Pacific Northwest is a great place to getaway without really going very far.
Take Gig Harbor, for instance. Self-promoted as “Washington’s Maritime Village,” this area [...]

Choice Organic Teas’ New “Bookend” Teas

Now that the New Year is fully upon us, changes are on the horizon. For we hedonists all like to shake things up on a regular basis, don’t we?
So … how about tea for two … or four.
Four new flavors, that is.
As of this month (currently available at their online store and scheduled to be [...]

Tap: Surrey’s Finest

OK, as a Surrey-girl-turned-Seattleite, I can hear the groans now: “tap Surrey’s finest.” But I’m not trying to create some crass joke, here, dear hedonists. Rather, I’m here to tell you about what is currently my fav fine dining restaurant in Surrey, B.C.
The restaurant: Tap Restaurant in Surrey, B.C. Located in the South Surrey Town [...]

Frothin’ Over Capresso

Although these days the weather outside may be frightful to some – and hedonistic-heavy snow days to others – Snowmageddon is a fab time for a nice, hot beverage (regardless of which camp you’re in).
And, if you’re truly house-/apartment-/condo-bound, with the local hot beverage places either closed or seemingly not worth the trek outside to [...]

A Completed New Year’s Resolution: Heed the Hedonist on Facebook

So … some people keep New Year’s Resolutions, others don’t. Personally, I can see both sides: given that most resolutions pertain to health improvement – be it physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, socially, financially, or (of course) hedonistically – one could argue that they shouldn’t be a once-a-year promise to oneself, but rather, something one lives [...]

Coriolanus: One Bad-Ass Momma’s Boy

People can be … complicated. Take Caius Martius Coriolanus, a Roman general known for his ability to fight in wartime. Heralded as a hero, his mother Volumnia encourages him to run for consul (high office).
Coriolanus is a fighter, not a politician (although he has the ego for both). However, he’s also a bona fide momma’s [...]

Give Your Head a Little Love, Part 3 of 3: Lips

Here’s the final third installment of the three-part head lovin’ series: lips. Those delectable, moist-alicious vessels for … oh, lots of things. This time of year, it’s tougher than ever to keep those beauties supple, smooth, happy, and healthy.
Today I tested three lip balms, provided by Metropolitan Market as a part of their month-long Wellness [...]

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