Month: October 2016

The bluest skies you’ve ever seen are in Seattle? or did you mean Saguaro?

The bluest skies you’ve ever seen are in Seattle, or so sang Perry Como back in the sixties.  Which really begs the question;  have you ever been there?  First of all let me say that I am a native and as such reserve the right to… Continue Reading “The bluest skies you’ve ever seen are in Seattle? or did you mean Saguaro?”

Observations from Benji the teenage cat

Hi.  This is Benji and here are my observations on life so far. I am not yet one year old in human years but in cat years I am a teenager and thus, very smart. Do you think my chopped ear looks good?  It makes… Continue Reading “Observations from Benji the teenage cat”

Dance of the leaf

I stepped outside this morning and saw this lovely dance .. ~ Susanne

Six months and 50 posts ~ but who’s counting?

Well I guess I am.  Counting that is.  I was an accountant after all, a long time ago in a galaxy, far, far away.  Now, enough of the numbers. The main reason I started this blog was to encourage myself to write and to have a fun place… Continue Reading “Six months and 50 posts ~ but who’s counting?”

North Cascades Timed Right

October means fall and time to celebrate our anniversary.  We decide to head up to the North Cascades for a couple days while we have good weather before the big storm hits. Timing is everything. The first day we stop for lunch at a restaurant in the small town of Marblemount and enjoy the… Continue Reading “North Cascades Timed Right”

All Dressed up for Fall

Awed by the beauty of the trees dressed in fall color at Gene Coulon Park….  

Ten Random Words I Like

Harmony – Different musical notes played or sung together at the same time with a pleasing sound or result.  Also used metaphorically to describe how different things or persons blend or go well together. Living peaceably, or in harmony.  I like harmony.  Both kinds. Timbre – No, not timber. … Continue Reading “Ten Random Words I Like”

Tiger and Benji, Almost Brothers

This is Tiger and after much consideration and with some resignation, I have decided the new kit known as Benji shall be allowed to stay and share with me in my domain. Not equally of course but in part and only after maturity has been reached.… Continue Reading “Tiger and Benji, Almost Brothers”