Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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Tag: Seattle
A Tale of Turkey Day from Long Ago
You may remember this Thanksgiving story from long, long ago… * * * * * * * * When I was growing up my favorite part of Thanksgiving wasn’t the turkey. Neither was it the dressing which is my favorite today but not then.… Continue Reading “A Tale of Turkey Day from Long Ago”
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What to do on a Rainy Day in Seattle? MOHAI!
Now that the rainy season is here in Seattle what can you do? You can either lament the weather and hunker down inside for the next six months. Or you can head over to MOHAI! No it’s not some exotic island in the Pacific;… Continue Reading “What to do on a Rainy Day in Seattle? MOHAI!”
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Cruising the West Coast to San Francisco – Rainy Day Armchair Travel
Two years ago we took a cruise from Seattle down the West Coast with no masks, no vaccines, and of course – no covid! Those were days of carefree travel and I can’t wait until they return! But until then I thought I’d revisit… Continue Reading “Cruising the West Coast to San Francisco – Rainy Day Armchair Travel”
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Peak Fall Color at Coulon Park – Too Good Not to Share
My life has become very busy lately and I’m finding I have less time to blog. It’s okay – life calls. But in between two appointments today I managed to swing by Coulon Park and found the trees at their peak color. I hope… Continue Reading “Peak Fall Color at Coulon Park – Too Good Not to Share”
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On a Ferry from Bremerton – the Ride’s the Thing
While it’s true that Washington State Ferries – the largest ferry system in the USA – provide much needed transportation on Puget Sound – sometimes the ride’s the thing. We drove to Bremerton over the weekend to look at a camper (don’t laugh but… Continue Reading “On a Ferry from Bremerton – the Ride’s the Thing”
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I’m Singing and Hiking in the Rain!
After 51 days straight without any measurable precipitation we finally had rain in Seattle, and I said bring it on! To celebrate this first rainy day of summer we went for a hike in the woods at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, with a smile on… Continue Reading “I’m Singing and Hiking in the Rain!”
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After the Rain
After last week’s heat wave, Juneuary returned to the Pacific Northwest bringing cold, wet, windy, winterlike weather. But after a few days of torrential rainfall, the sun reappeared yesterday along with some magnificent clouds. The air has been washed fresh and clean, new plants… Continue Reading “After the Rain”
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Downtown Seattle in Black and White
For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge I thought I’d take you on a tour of downtown Seattle with a little history on the way. Use the slider to view the image in both color, and black and white. My first job downtown was next door… Continue Reading “Downtown Seattle in Black and White”
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Where’s the Mountain? Behind Seattle’s Gray
The bluest skies you’ve ever seen are in Seattle, sang Perry Como. Perhaps they are – just not often enough! 😉 It turns out that Seattle is one of the cloudiest cities in the country, with over 300 cloudy days a year on average.… Continue Reading “Where’s the Mountain? Behind Seattle’s Gray”
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The Promised Snow Has Finally Arrived
It started with a fury overnight – tiny flakes of ice blown sideways. It’s falling still – larger and softer – more gently but determined – blanketing everything in white. The hummingbirds waited patiently while I brought them fresh nectar; I’d forgotten to bring… Continue Reading “The Promised Snow Has Finally Arrived”
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