Month: August 2017

Wonderful Whidbey Island

Forgive me in advance for overdoing it with the ‘W’s, but we had a wonderful visit to Whidbey Island on Wednesday this week!  Since my husband and I are no longer working (I don’t like the “r” word; retired sounds old, even to me)… Continue Reading “Wonderful Whidbey Island”

One Year with Benji

“Hey, Benji, can you move over a bit?  I’m trying to write a story and you’re in my way.” “Sorry Sue,” he replied.  “Let me help; I’m good at typing.” “Thanks Benji, you can help but not like that. You see the story’s about… Continue Reading “One Year with Benji”

Late Summer Hike

Sunshine and still summer according to the calendar, but it felt like fall on this recent hike along the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie.  Over the river and through the woods and under the watchful eye of the Cascades we went; a familiar river… Continue Reading “Late Summer Hike”

The Shared Experience of the Solar Eclipse

Greetings from Alki Beach in Seattle where we experienced the 2017 Solar Eclipse. Yes, it was awesome.  And no, I didn’t plan to watch it from here. I woke up this morning bright and early to clear blue skies and a brightly shining sun… Continue Reading “The Shared Experience of the Solar Eclipse”

The Work Continues

This morning I woke up to the usual noises of destruction (I mean construction) behind my house in what was once called the Tiffany Park Woods and went to take a look. This is what I saw. Which is all fine and good but… Continue Reading “The Work Continues”

Solar Eclipse – Will You Watch it?

Yes, I knew it was coming; they’ve been talking about it for months. That once in a lifetime event on Monday August 21, 2017, a solar eclipse coming to a neighborhood near you!  Once in a lifetime, counting from when the last total solar… Continue Reading “Solar Eclipse – Will You Watch it?”

The Turtles of Coulon

Of all the things to be enjoyed at Coulon Park…. the boats and planes the docks and piers the elusive mountain I think the best may be the turtles. ~ Susanne

A Visit to Bellevue Botanical Garden

One sunny day earlier this summer my husband had to be in Bellevue so I hitched a ride and had him drop me off at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.  He was longer than we thought he would be, so I got to enjoy a… Continue Reading “A Visit to Bellevue Botanical Garden”

Canby, Oregon 

Willamette River Crossing and Sunset ~ Susanne

Benji – A Day in Pictures

Too High Up Fishing Hunting Moths  Reflecting Resting Another good day. ~ Benji