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A Personal Journey Gets Off to a Good Start – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:11:49 +0000

A decision to seek bariatric surgery wasn't easy, but so far the rewards are worth it.

Things That You Will Never Hear in Yakima – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:27:05 +0000

I recently read an article about things you hear only in Seattle and things you never hear in Seattle. I thought of a few things that you probably will never hear in Yakima.

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Fantastic Fair Food Could Be Headed to Yakima – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:22:02 +0000

We've seen many creative foods come to the Central Washington State Fair in recent years, including deep-fried soda pop. What could be on the way next?

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America's Got Talent is Back, and My Family Loves It – Brian's Blog [VIDEO]

Brian Teegarden — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:20:25 +0000

No "American Idol" or "The Voice" at my house. Every summer "America's Got Talent" rules with my family, and now it's back!

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Downtown Summer Nights Should Change Some Perceptions About Downtown Yakima – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:06:15 +0000

What the Yakima Farmer's Market has done and will continue to do for Sundays in downtown Yakima, Downtown Summer Nights will do for weeknights.

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A Few Signs You're Not From Yakima – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 22:02:42 +0000

I ran across an item at Seattle PI.com titled "37 Signs You're not from Seattle". I wonder what things you could apply to not being from Yakima?

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Saying Goodbye to Being a Foster Parent – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:05:37 +0000

After 12 years as foster parents, my wife and I said goodbye to our license upon the adoption of our fifth child. It's more than a little bit sad for us.

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Craigslist Wild Goose Chase – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Wed, 29 May 2013 17:05:27 +0000

Imagine finding something you wish to purchase on craigslist, getting to almost the front door of the person selling the merchandise, and finding out not that the item had been sold, but it was never for sale to begin with.

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National Waitstaff Day: Don't Forget to Tip Your Server! – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:26:20 +0000

On National Waitstaff Day, probably the most controversial subject about dining out always comes up: when and how much to tip.

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Yakima Valley Gardeners Look Beyond Science to Make Things Grow – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:16:20 +0000

Farmers, orchardists, and even home gardeners have a vast array of scientific data that they can access to get things growing. But many here in the Yakima Valley use a couple of methods just as reliable: they look at the calendar and the mountains.

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On This National Teacher's Appreciation Day Name Your Favorite – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:12:22 +0000

Throughout our lives teachers have had a huge impact on us, some good, some bad, and some unforgettable. On this National Teacher's Appreciation Day, I can think of one in particular that influenced me.

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Why Asparagus Makes it Smell Funny When You "Go" – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:10:54 +0000

The Yakima Valley is one of the premiere asparagus growing regions in the world. Today we have the answer to everyone's most frequently asked question about asparagus!

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Paul McCartney Gets Back to Ed Sullivan Theatre – Brian's Blog [VIDEO]

Brian Teegarden — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:55:21 +0000

It's hard to believe, but Paul McCartney had never seen the videotape of the Beatles' first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show. Last summer, over 40 years later he got the chance.

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A Guide to Wine Pronunciation, So You Won't Sound Like an Idiot At Spring Barrel Tasting – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:03:08 +0000

Here in the Yakima Valley, we are learning that are really no rules to enjoying good wine. If you like it, drink it. But at Spring Barrel Tasting this weekend, there will be plenty of wine snobs out ready to look down their noses if you mispronounce "Vigonier".

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Earth Day Motivations: Sincerety or Smugness? – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:41:23 +0000

Earth Day was first celebrated on this date back in 1970. Today, it's being recognized all over the world. What's at its core? A genuine concern for the well being of our planet, or a chance for someone to say "I'm doing this, so I'm smarter and better than you?"

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A Trip Down Memory Lane With Miner's on Their 65th Anniversary – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:41:52 +0000

A heritage Yakima business quietly passed a milestone last week with little fanfare, continuing to do what they have done for the last 65 years: Putting out fantastic food.

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Brian's Blog: Another Baby Boomer Icon Passes

Brian Teegarden — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:35:29 +0000

Last week, we lost Annette Funicello. Today, actor Frank Bank passed away at the age of 71.

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Brian's Blog: Big Bucks for Bagging Bigfoot [VIDEO]

Brian Teegarden — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:52:27 +0000

The legend of Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, is deeply ingrained in the lore of the Pacific Northwest. Now, another legendary northwest entity is offering $1 million for definitive proof that Bigfoot exists.

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Brian's Blog: "Yakimisms", Or Things That Make Us Uniquely Yakimanians

Brian Teegarden — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:00:11 +0000

Today, we look at our penchant for announcing huge projects here in Yakima that never become reality.

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Brian's Blog: "Yakimisms", Or Things That Make Us Uniquely Yakimanians

Brian Teegarden — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:47:11 +0000

Today, we look at one of the things we say or do here in Yakima that probably don't exist anywhere else. Or, maybe it just seems that way.

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