Another wonderful place in Washington discovered (for me) this past weekend. Simone and I drove up to Anacortes, where we stayed with friends Janet and Steve. Like so many others, I have been to Anacortes before because it is the point where we catch ferries to Lopez Island, Orcas, and [...]
I went on a hike yesterday to Mount Ellinor in the Olympic Peninsula. I highly recommend this hike to anyone who is up for a 6.2 mile very challenging hike to a viewpoint at 5944 feet with a 3300 foot gain in altitude! I woke early and taught a class [...]
It is 10:28pm as I begin posting this blog. It is Independence Day and the city of Ocean Shores is celebrating America's birthday along with the rest of the county. As I write, there is a constant boom, bang, pop in the air as people light their fireworks on the [...]
We are fast approaching Summer Solstice. This is my favorite time of the year. I love the light, the sunshine, the warmth, and the late sunsets. Little Renaissance is alive with climbing roses in full bloom. The garden appears to thrive on neglect and I marvel at how lush the [...]
This past weekend, Rick and I attempted to hike to Lake Ingalls in the Teanaway Alpine Lakes Wilderness (Washington state). We headed east to Cle Elum on Friday evening and spent the night with friends at their cabin. On Saturday morning, we took off with our friends to enjoy the [...]
