David and Becky

Here is where David would say in response, “I’ll show you a stimulus package!”  Now that we have a newer car that is capable of being driven outside of the greater Seattle area, I hit up the factory outlet mall north of Everett.  I only really need 3 stops there: Gap, Banana Republic and LeSportSac outlets, and then I have the whole drive back to prepare a speech for David of how I actually SAVED us money by shopping today.  Stopped and met a friend at Bonefish Grill in Bothell for happy hour, enjoying a delicious pomegranate martini and some calamari.  Then, ended my day of shopping at my all-time favorite bookstore Third Place Books.  I had to buy this month’s choice for book club, and since I found a used copy for $7, I felt justified in buying another book, brand new at $15.  This store is great.  I used to frequent the Ravenna location all the time when I lived in that neighborhood, but stopped at the larger Lake Forest Park one yesterday.  The book store has a food court people!  Lots of titles, new and used, and a nice gifty section.  Just doing my part for the economy.  You’re welcome.