Strangely enough, when I was a little girl, I didn't like autumn. I found it to be a sad time. It bothered me that the flowers in my mom's garden died and that my dad's vegetable garden and orchard failed to produce the vegetables and fruits I so enjoyed all [...]
Driving along the North Cascades Scenic Highway is a spectacular experience. The Washington Pass is breathtaking, made all the more special because the highway eventually leads to Mazama, Washington, to a gorgeous cabin where we spent a few days with our friends Kathryn and Ben. I was very struck by [...]
Here's a journey that must be told through photographs. Our annual trip to Stehekin is always filled with such immense beauty and this year's adventure was no exception. Stehekin provides a sacred wilderness that seems to defy time. Leslie, Winnie, and I filled our days with various hikes, while Rick [...]
This Summer Solstice morning brings us abundant sunshine and a flock of goldfinches here at Ocean Shores. Earlier, I was sitting at my desk and, below in the garden, I heard the gravel crunching, as it does when someone is walking around outside. I imagined Rick out there admiring the [...]
I hiked Lake Annette (also known as Annette Lake) with Leslie and her new dog, Winnie. This was the first time I met Winnie and she is absolutely perfect. I fell in love with her immediately. Winnie is a year and a half old and Leslie adopted her 16 days [...]
