things I like about seattle

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When I recently said something positive about the Seattle area, a local homer expressed shock that such heresy would escape my lips. So perhaps I've been a bit unbalanced in my discussions of this here town. In the interests of fairness, here are a few things I adore about Seattle:

  • It stays in Seattle, more or less.
  • The U.S. Mail service in Seattle is as good as it is anywhere.
  • I-90 East
  • It's not Seattle's suburbs.
  • Departing flights are seldom delayed because of snow.
  • It introduced me to the cherished phrase "latte-sucking motherfuckers."
  • Winter eventually ends after nine months
  • Its excellent bus system helps keep oblivious Seattle drivers off the roads.
  • It's within easy driving distance of Portland, Spokane and Vancouver.
  • It's not within driving distance for my relatives in Ohio.

I jest, of course. Here's the real list:

  • Sue Bird