Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Just a quick hello from a few days spent in Charlotte, North Carolina. I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised by this beautiful city – surprised because I’m from Seattle and never expect other cities to measure up. A bit snobby I know.… Continue Reading “Postcards from Charlotte”
When I was growing up my favorite part of Thanksgiving was not the turkey. Neither was it the dressing which is my favorite today but wasn’t then. What I remember most are the hors d’oeuvres and wine flips and the trip downtown for football.… Continue Reading “A Tale of Turkey Day from Long Ago”
It’s the middle of November and we have clear blue skies and fresh air in the Great Northwest. So if you can’t get out where you are, why not come along with me and walk through the woods at the Shadow Lake Nature Preserve? … Continue Reading “A Walk in the Woods at Shadow Lake Preserve”
Let me introduce you to some new places in Washington. New to you, not to me for Hood Canal has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Canal? No, not really. Hood Canal is a fjord, a natural inlet… Continue Reading “Hood Canal, Dosewallips and Pleasant Harbor, a Journey Back”
We gained an hour last night – which really means we lost it – and the shorter days mean early sunsets. So I took advantage of the break in the rain and walked to the park this afternoon before five. The clouds hung low… Continue Reading “Shorter Days and Early Sunsets”
It’s 4th grade and I’m at the school that looms large in my memory. We’re sitting on the steps under the overhang of the building, a covered entryway somewhere between in and out. School hasn’t started yet and it’s almost 8:30. I’m with… Continue Reading “Ready or Not”
I don’t mean to overdo it with the fall themed posts, but glory surrounds us this time of year in the Pacific Northwest and after a visit to Soos Creek Botanical Garden yesterday I had to share a few more pictures with you if… Continue Reading “More Fall Glory in Purple and Gold at Soos Creek Botanical Garden”
I can’t remember the last time I visited Seattle Japanese Garden at the Arboretum – maybe never? But what better time than during the annual Maple Festival when the Garden is ablaze with color. ~ Susanne
If you follow my blog you probably know by now how much I love sunsets. So here’s one from last night taken after our anniversary dinner at Redondo Beach on Puget Sound. It followed a few rainy days and so was a welcome sight… Continue Reading “A Sunset Over Dinner”
I couldn’t resist dropping by Gene Coulon Park today to see the trees transformed into their fall glory. It never gets old. ~ Susanne