If you saw a heat wave, would you wave back? ~ Steven Wright Currently, July is on track to be the hottest record in the Seattle area in the past 120 years. It's so hot Gracie's fur is starting to felt together in places. We've been brushing her and cutting out bad spots. Now she…Read more Hottest July on Record
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Books & Book Nooks
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” ― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! This year, I challenged myself to read more. My quest is to complete 12 books this year. That seems doable, right? It's only one book…Read more Books & Book Nooks
Perhaps Today is a Good Day to Die
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much room. ~ Jayne Howard Today we traveled back home from our mountain pass adventure. Monday we hit pockets of rain as we climbed. We were also on the inside so my teeth chattering view was of rocks. In the back of…Read more Perhaps Today is a Good Day to Die
July 4th Adventure: We’re Gonna Need More Fuel
“Well this is not a boat accident! It wasn’t any propeller! It wasn’t any coral reef! And it wasn’t Jack the Ripper! It was a shark.” Hooper from Jaws July 4th is Independence Day in the States. Over my morning tea, I contemplated dumping all that tea into the Boston harbor. It made me a…Read more July 4th Adventure: We’re Gonna Need More Fuel
A Fist Full of Throttle…
...And you don't go any faster. ~ The British Hubby It's been a few days since I posted last. I was feeling a bit under the weather over the weekend. Not to fear, my old lady digestion is back in working order just in time for a Ulysses adventure. This morning we headed East over…Read more A Fist Full of Throttle…
Meandering thru the Forest
And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul. ~ John Muir The British Hubby and I had every intention to go for a day hike today. We picked a hike Friday night, fueled up our motor vehicle and gathered some protein fueled snacks. When it was time to rise out of…Read more Meandering thru the Forest
Rising Tide
The smallest oceans still make big waves. The British Hubby and I spent last weekend by the seaside. One day we watched the tide come in for hours. In the morning the tide was out. Look at how much beach is exposed. We saw it creep up on these big rocks. And reclaim them back into the ocean.…Read more Rising Tide
Escape to Camano Island
Jobs fill your pockets, but adventure fills your soul. My day job keeps me crazy busy this time of year. That makes it difficult for the British Hubby and I to get in any outdoor adventures. We were long over due for a Ulysses escape. The night before I started a new knit. 1500 yards of…Read more Escape to Camano Island
The Seasons of Ural Riding
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning to sail my ship. ~ Louisa May Alcott Last Friday, the weather forecast at our house predicated clouds but no rain. The British Hubby and I decided to take advantage of the situation and get out on the Ural (Ulysses). We planned our route and checked…Read more The Seasons of Ural Riding
Books, Bold Betties and Mittens
"The thing I realize is, that it's not what you take, it's what you leave." All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven I try to claim back my commute time by listening to audio books to and from work. The day job really does interfere with my crafting and literary pursuits. My latest audio book…Read more Books, Bold Betties and Mittens
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