All rivers flow west
For the July 4th holiday, hubby and I and our daughter, drove over the mountains to central Washington for a few days. The eastern side of our state is a lot different than the western side of the…
Come to the water
I almost always have a song going through my head. (I call it my “head radio.”) Last night as I was sleeping, I became aware of a song playing through my "head radio." I could hear it plain…
Here today … gone tomorrow
Hubby and I and our daughter were driving back home from central Washington after a delightful getaway for the July 4th holiday. As we were nearing home we cruised past a strawberry farm where hubby and I had…
Goodness on the inside
Recently hubby took me on a date to the Dough Zone Dumpling House. (Amazing! Highly recommend!) We had Steamed Pork Buns, and soup dumplings. Voila! Our dinner of amazingly delicious dumplings was just before we went by the…
What’s in your cup?
Hubby and I were feeling celebratory for July 4th, so we decided to go get a fancy dessert from the grocery store. Usually when we go get a special dessert treat from the grocery store it is always…
“Knee high” by the 4th of July
So … after a dismally cold, rainy May & June, our garden has finally reached “knee high.” Of course, the phrase “Knee high by the 4th of July” is referring to corn: if your corn is “knee high”…
July 4th joys!
Flag flying! With all the branches of the armed forces represented! This brings me great joy! Thank you God for the wonderful country you've given us to live in!Chick-fil-A flag flying! Yes ... this brings me great joy!…
My Great Country (part 2)
We hop on the subway, and head down to D.C. It’s our very first time, the monuments to see. I step off the subway; ride the escalator up ... and when I reach the top I am totally…
My Great Country (part 1)
It’s time for a road trip. Let’s pack up and go! Let’s see our great country, we love and call home. With grey skies and drizzle, we pile in the car. We embark on a journey that will…
Monday morning on the Montlake Cut
Hubby and I were downtown early this morning at the Google campus, and it was fascinating to watch all the activity occurring on the Montlake Cut. (the Montlake Cut is a channel which was dug in the late…