While you may

While you may

Thirty years ago, I was regularly sailing a Bill Shaw-designed Pearson 32 out of Elliott Bay Marina in Seattle. I was … Continue reading

Spring methinks

Spring methinks

Not for the first time, I am in our front yard pondering the uses to which I might put a decoction of mole. The garbage truck … Continue reading

Worth waiting for

Worth waiting for

In these La Nina winters, those of us in the Puget Sound basin who hope to see at least a bit of snow in the back yard each year … Continue reading

Harbinger

Harbinger

I wandered into our back yard to tidy up after the latest windy afternoon and was pleased to find a wild daffodil … Continue reading

Enough snow

Enough snow

Snow in Seattle is an infrequent event. The Pacific Ocean and Rocky Mountains combine to moderate winter temperatures … Continue reading

Happy New Year

Happy New Year

We traditionally have a meal out with family on New Year’s Eve, and in this season of reflection and expectation, we were … Continue reading

Gone fishin'

Gone fishin’

When a good friend visited from out of state this past weekend and wanted to get some lures wet, I thought it sounded like a … Continue reading

Snow welcomed

Snow welcomed

Our winter to date has been relatively dry, and some concern about the coming summer’s water supply has made its way into … Continue reading

Autumn leaves

Autumn leaves

Every autumn for several years, I have said to myself, “I need to get a picture of the leaves on the ground along the … Continue reading