Scenic beach along Chuckanut Drive, Washington : August 2003 On our way from Vancouver to Seattle, we decided there had to be a better way than traveling Highway 5. So we inquired at the Travel Information Center across the border. The woman pointed us toward Route 11, otherwise known as […]
The reason I never make the bed
Lucy in her favorite spot When I get out of the shower, this is where I find Lucy. Every morning. Snoozing away. So how can I disturb her simply to make the bed? I just can’t bring myself to do it. I’m such a sucker!
The bulb dilemma
Is it the “el” or the “L”? (I vote for the first one) I love the garden center. It’s kind of like the art supply store. I’m not so good at art, but I love all the brushes, pens, papers and gadgets that go into creating masterpieces. I’m getting better […]
Go, Cubbies!
Yeah…good luck getting a ticket right now Last month we went to see the Cubs play the Dodgers. I bought tickets four months in advance and we were still in the nosebleed section. (Although nosebleed at Wrigley is a good seat nonetheless.) Watching the game last night, I really wished […]
Productivity (or lack thereof)
Summit on Columbia River Gorge Drive, Oregon : August 2003 Working from home is great. It’s also not-so great. Especially when you’re actually trying to get the work done while your four pets create all sorts of havoc around you. The new guy, Pete, wants to be in the office […]
Look…up in the sky!
Almost-fall clouds The clouds have been doing these nifty dark/light things all day. Driving home I noticed the sun lighting up certain sections and contrasting against others. It was gorgeous, but somehow not quite catchable with my camera. On another note, it’s 3rd-quarter taxes day. Oh, how I hate that […]
Not enough time on my hands
The first thing I see each morning…drat! How am I supposed to get everything done? I just don’t think it’s possible. There’s the old complaint about not enough time in a day. Now, as a responsible, gotta-work-to-make-a-living adult, I get it. My to-do list for this weekend is way too […]
Big House Red
Only $11.99 at your local grocer I like wine. Although I couldn’t tell you anything insightful about the flavors or bouquet. In fact, I recently felt like a completely unsophisticated Michigander (even given my five years in Chicago) when the waiter at my fave Greek restaurant poured me a glass […]
A week later
Perking up a bit Well, it’s been a week. A tough one. Pete is a total sweetie, but it’s taking him a lot longer to settle in than it did with Juliette. There are too many new sights and sounds for him. I think he has sensory overload. But he’s […]
Soggy waffles
Watering can design courtesy Smith & Hawken. Watering can price courtesy Target. I’m tough to please in the morning. I. Am. Not. An. Egg. Person. Yuck! Always hated them. I have to say that I’ve never met anyone else who feels that way. I can’t stand the smell, taste or […]
Thinking green
Ladybug that made its way home with us from Grandville Island in Vancouver The yard is looking a bit, um, weedy again. It’s kind of moody that way. And because it’s September already, that means it’s time for the weed-n-feed. This year is our first applying an organic product. We […]
Just desserts
Zinnia at dusk When I was at Camp Merrie Woode all those years ago, there was a special day set aside where campers got to eat dessert first. When you’re 10, that’s pretty darn exciting. Actually, when you’re thirty-something it’s pretty exciting too. Every once in a while, I remember […]