Month: June 2016

Cat Memories

I saw this little plaque in a shop recently and was reminded of all the wonderful kitties who have shared their lives with me. There have been many so I will only mention a few.  There was Benjamin the long haired Himalayan (originally named… Continue Reading “Cat Memories”

Just a walk in the park….

The morning started out a bit overcast but held the promise of sun and so I ventured out to Gene Coulon Park to walk along the southern shores of Lake Washington.  A paved pedestrian trail where bikes and dogs are not allowed make it… Continue Reading “Just a walk in the park….”

Tiger ~ a day in the life

Hello everyone.  Tiger here.  I realize I may have sounded a bit grumpy in my last post  Not the Same Species where it was clear that Sue and I do not agree on hunting. But I don’t want to seem ungrateful, especially after all… Continue Reading “Tiger ~ a day in the life”

Not the same species..

Okay, everyone this is Tiger and I have something to say. As you know, I have it pretty good here, indoors and out.  The food, the sleeping arrangements, the toys …  all very good.  The humans that live here are great too and I… Continue Reading “Not the same species..”

Northwest Garden Whimsy

I love the many unique gardens of the Pacific Northwest. Here is a just a small sampling of those I have visited recently. The centerpiece of Butchart Gardens in Victoria BC is the beautiful Sunken Garden, built in an abandoned limestone quarry a hundred… Continue Reading “Northwest Garden Whimsy”

Testing 1,2,3…..

If you read the ‘About’ section on this blog you will already know that I spent some time working in technology. I liked it.  Maybe a lot.  I was not a heavy-duty computer programmer.  I didn’t do Cobol. (Do they still use that?)  Or… Continue Reading “Testing 1,2,3…..”

Garden Cheer

Sometimes when I am weary I go to my garden and just by being in the presence of green and color and life and fragrance I am cheered. I especially love the lavender. The bees love it too. And then there are the strawberries. … Continue Reading “Garden Cheer”

Forty Years Ago…….

I once had a conversation with my grandpa who told me he’d recently found himself saying “forty years ago… ” and he remembered back when he was younger how some older folks would also say “forty years ago” and wasn’t it curious that he… Continue Reading “Forty Years Ago…….”

Two birds and a bridge

You keep to your space and I’ll keep to mine….

Coast Redwoods

Off we go on another road trip down the beautiful West Coast (and best coast) of the USA, headed toward the majestic Coast Redwoods!   We leave Seattle and after three days cross the border into California on Highway 101 enjoying the same awesome… Continue Reading “Coast Redwoods”