It’s not This Time of Year (in the PNW) without…

Mushrooms and  um . . . Bigfoot! This is in response to the Daily Posts photo challenge: It’s Not This Time of Year Without…Show us the one thing without which your holiday season could never be complete. To me, this time of year would not be complete without spending time outdoors. Continue reading It’s not This Time of Year (in the PNW) without…

Writing Related Projects

August 27, 2015 Hello Dear Readers, As I wrote to another blogger this past week, a quote from a fairly well-known movie came to mind. Our discussion dealt with writers bloc. (I never suffer from writer’s block, by the way, just so you know. Way too much to write about.) However, the quote was from The Shining and it wasn’t “Here’s Johnny.” (I watched that movie in high school, viewing the scariest parts while peeking through the window of the door from within the lobby. It wasn’t so spooky there, with the lights on and all.) The quote I’m referring … Continue reading Writing Related Projects

Red Sails in the Sunset

August 20, 2015 There was a World War something song we had to learn in the sixth grade. Red sails in the sunset. I couldn’t help but remember that song this last weekend while we spent an evening along the shores of the Salish Sea. The spectacular sunsets we’re experiencing here in the west are due to all the forest fires. My heart goes out to the families who’ve lost their loved ones as they bravely battled the blazes and I salute all those who fight the fires. Where would we be without your sacrifice? Here’s to you. ADDENDUM: Just … Continue reading Red Sails in the Sunset