Surely, of all the wonders of the world, the horizon is the greatest. ~ Freya Stark Have you thought you were being followed only to discover that wasn't the case at all? Turns out we all spend far too much time inside our own heads and not enough time in the world around us. Over…Read more Traveling Sunflowers
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Memorial Weekend Memories
Live for the moments you can't put into words. The British Hubby and I often do a Ural weekend getaway on this holiday weekend in the States. We like finding some historic town or artist fair to dine, shop and relax. Remember the Escape to Camano Island? One of the many things we like about…Read more Memorial Weekend Memories
Snow Day: The First
When it snows you have two choices: shovel or make snow angels. It's the first snow day of 2020. It's rare my house has snow in January. Yes, it's winter and it's cold, but normally the snow level stays at a higher elevation. Traditionally, we've not been house bound until February, but an arctic storm…Read more Snow Day: The First
2019 International Ural Ride Day
Every man's life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another. ~ Ernest Hemingway This weekend was International Ural Ride Day. We decided to spread the love for Ural riding by using it for our errands. It started with a…Read more 2019 International Ural Ride Day
Back in the Saddle Again
Every man's life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another. ~ Ernest Hemingway I know I'm behind on posts about conspiracy theories, movies and my favorite footy team, but some times one just has to get outside and enjoy…Read more Back in the Saddle Again
Reading Challenge: Book 5 The Original Matrix
"Of course, it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?" ~ J.K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Remember my reading challenge? My goal is to read 20 books this year. I'm a smidge behind, but with good reason. It probably won't surprise…Read more Reading Challenge: Book 5 The Original Matrix
Hot Cross Buns & Urban Hiking
Save the Earth, it's our only source of chocolate! This Spring, the British Hubby and I vowed to hike more. Last weekend, we did a little urban hiking in downtown Seattle. We went to a performance of Haydn's Creation with the Seattle symphony. You've probably heard parts of this master piece. This is the first…Read more Hot Cross Buns & Urban Hiking
Rain, Rain Go Away
Find peace in the rain. Have you ever thought about vacationing with your cat? Given the British Hubby and I normally travel via our sidecar motorcycle, taking the kitties with us would be impractical. However, they would love all the napping nooks and windows at our home away from home on Orcas island. February in…Read more Rain, Rain Go Away
Vacationing in the Off Season
One way to make the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure. ~ William Feather If you've been following the blog for a bit, you know the British Hubby and I enjoy slightly more unusual vacations. We love vacationing on Ulysses. While we did think about taking it, sadly it…Read more Vacationing in the Off Season
The Wall of Snow
The snow did not even whisper its way to earth, but seemed to salt the night with silence. ~ Dean Koontz Remember on Monday I mentioned we could get no snow or we could get another foot? Any guesses on what happened? That's right, we got another foot of snow. Maybe it will actually warm…Read more The Wall of Snow
