Sunshine in Seattle

Fire Station Rainbow

Today began dreary and drippy.  By noon, the sun was shining and everyone was giddy with joy. I decided to capture Ma Nature in all her glory in photos. When I walked out of the restaurant after lunch, I stumbled upon this brief yet glorious rainbow created by firemen flushing their hoses. I saw these … Read more

Ring of Fire Eclipse in Seattle

Ring of Fire solar eclipse in Seattle

A Boeing engineer with a wicked sense of humor captured a photo of the exciting Ring of Fire solar eclipse at Boeing Field in Seattle.  The next photos are what the rest of the world got to see. It’s a myth that Seattle gets a lot of rain. We do, however, have more than our … Read more

Artist Date: Flower World, Maltby, WA

Flower World

A trip to Flower World is phenomenal therapy for me.  My case manager took me last week to buy unusual flowers.  She had never been to Flower World, and I think it blew her socks off. The grounds are lushly landscaped. Chickens, ducks, and geese roam freely. I noticed lambs and baby goats hanging out … Read more

Artist’s Dates: Edmonds, WA Tide Walks

Edmonds marina with Olympic Mountains in background

A stay-cation means a trip to the Edmonds waterfront. Edmonds reminds me of South Haven, Michigan ~ my favorite retreat when I lived in Chicago. I was ecstatic to discover a restaurant has finally opened a patio next to the beach and is serving juicy burgers. We’ve been blessed this Spring with a series of … Read more

Artist’s Date: Mill Creek, WA Trails

Mushrooms growing on tree trunk

My late cousin Judith Vollbracht was a cartographer (she drew maps for a living).  She created the maps that became the planned community of Mill Creek, Washington.  It came to life as a golf course community and grew to have its own town center.  Hiking trails are laced through reforested old-growth wetlands and around the golf … Read more

Artist’s Date: North Creek Park, Mill Creek, WA

Boardwalk in North Creek Park

Mill Creek, WA celebrates reforested old-growth wetlands.  North Creek Park is a huge urban wetland with a 3/4 mile floating boardwalk. This massive old growth tree is at the south entrance of the park. The limbs are so huge that they bend at the ground and appear to each be a tree. In a month, the … Read more

J2J: Bulbs in Bloom, 2012

Daffodil Cheerfulness, Angelique Tulip, Grape Hyacinth

My flowers bring me tremendous joy.   I love the romantic blend of pale pink, lavender, and white. Hyacinths are favorite bulbs because they herald Spring.  I discovered these tiny grape hyacinths in Edmonds and love their delicate addition to a container of bulbs. When this hyacinth bloomed, it took my breath away. The daffodils this … Read more

A Week of Snow in Seattle

1.14.12SnowB

On January 14, 2012, it started to snow in Seattle.  I noticed the world was a soft black and white. One of the things I most love about living in Seattle is that it snows about once a year.  It’s pretty.  It isn’t cold outside.  The snow remains pristine because it melts before the soot … Read more

11-11-11: Wearing Purple & Free at Last

Mountains

  Tonight I’m celebrating my 400th post with Bitzie curled up next to me and wearing her purple.  We are celebrating the veteran survivors of wars fought with the terrorists in our own homes.   In October, I wrote 31 survivor stories and invited everyone to wear purple to express their commitment to end domestic … Read more

Cards Win!!! Cards Win!!! Cards Win 6-2 in Game 7!!!

Chris Carpenter
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