esprit de l'escalier: Oh Seattle

Definition

[es-pree de less-ka/-iay] (idiom) A witty remark that occurs to you too late, literally on the way down the stairs. The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations defines esprit de l'escalier as, "An untranslatable phrase, the meaning of which is that one only thinks on one's way downstairs of the smart retort one might have made in the drawing room."

Oh Seattle

So, not this past weekend, but the one beyond that, I went to Seattle for a wedding and to visit with friends. The people who got married? Seriously some of my favorites, who have wonderful friends. I have gushed about my trip to people on the phone, but don't know if a rambling "I love everything!" post would be very coherent, so I'm going to leave you with a few words and even more photos.

Last August found me in Seattle for a wedding too, and I'm liking my annual trips to the Pacific Northwest. I'd like to make it a habit, even if I run out of weddings to attend. I love the people I know there. I love the food. I love the weather (even if it rained - it at least let up for the outdoor wedding ceremony). Love, do you hear me? I'm gushing again. But seriously, who wants to meet me up there next August?

I carted around way too many cameras, that were way too heavy, and did not take enough photos to justify the bulk. I do think I have learned some valuable lessons about traveling with my cameras. Anyway, here are some photos. More here.