**Disclaimer: I did NOT put Stanford Sophomore up to this post but as promised I never change the content of my guest blogger (even when it makes me blush...something I rarely do). Thank you SS for the compliments.
Would Jess Berry Approve?
I haven't gotten approval from Rachel Hamilton to use her name, so I will refer to her as Rachel Hamilton. (Hi Rachel!)
So yesterday night I was talking to a very full Rachel Hamilton and she began to tell me about Sunday dinner with her family. She started to tell me how wonderful the steak was she had, but I cut her off to ask:
Rachel, would Jess Berry have approved?
After thoughtful contemplation, Rachel then answered yes. No more description of the fabulous meal was needed, we both understood the powerful implications of that question.
Would Jess Berry approve? That question is an excellent assessment tool for all of our important life questions. Let me give you some examples:
Should I flirt with this guy/this girl? Unsure. The answer could be yes or no depending on the relative and appropriate knowledge of sports compared to yours.
Should I enjoy living alone for a while? Approved! The answer is yes based on your willingness to enjoy "the freedoms" and the privacy.
Should I do something good for someone? Approved! The problem is you have to beat Jess to it. This requires skill, agility, speed, and thoughtfulness.
So the next time you are trying to describe something absolutely wonderful or make a hard decision, stop, think, and ask yourself: Would Jess Berry approve?
Rach, me, Cec, and Jenn. Not really a girls night could get sweeter. Maybe if the Yanks were playing (hint hint Rach). ;) Thanks for taking us Rach!!
We represent the A's well with footwear! We didn't give Cec the message, but next time she'll support!
Headed to Bainbridge Island on the ferry for dinner. Surprisingly the ferry was less rough than the cruise ship. No sea-sickness for me. 
Beautiful view of the city. Couldn't ask for better weather for Seattle. As one person put it: Seattle tricks you. It makes you want to move here when its sunny. 
Space needle..obviously.
We went to the Folk Life Festival at the City Center. Think How Berkeley Can You Be Parade but bigger! Some of the best people watching I've ever experienced. Matt was entertained for hours (literally).
Not only was this man sporting the black velvet skirt but he was still asking the ladies rather confidently at that to dance.
Simply enjoying the madness of craziness.
The Mariners' field is gorgeous and has a beautiful view of downtown!
Jonathan and I at the game. The Giants won that night. The Bay represented well in more than one way for the Memorial Day weekend. What can I say? I've got the baseball karma...
Behind home plate!
Charlie and Becky's (Amie's uncle and aunt) backyard right off of Puget Sound. It is so amazing. Their house is beautiful, Becky is an amazing cook, Charlie is hilarious, they were so kind and wonderful hosts to welcome me as the tag-along with Matt and Amie.
Matty's favorite position. ;)
