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Category Archives: washington
The Scenic Path Less Traveled
Option A: I could drive. Gas is expensive, parking is expensive, and I am a tree-hugger. Option B: I could take the bus to the train to the bus. … That is a lot of being confined to small spaces, … Continue reading
Universal Conflict (Or, “E.T.- Extra Territorial”)
A new documentary has engaged my brain. Deep Sky features pictures from the James Webb Telescope. (Every time I start to use that phrase, I have to stop myself from calling it the Jack Webb Telescope. They both work with … Continue reading
More Power to Me
My electric company is a little nutso. They send me e-mails every month, suggesting ways that I could save on usage. I could unplug my second fridge (that I do not have.) I could invest in solar panels (for a … Continue reading
Posted in humor, nature, relationships, washington
Tagged bills, cheap, cool, electricity, environment, heat, humor, less, life, summer
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A Burger For What Ails You
Yesterday I needed something. I did not know what. I just knew I needed something. A break. Encouragement. A little variety. I was discouraged. I was tired. And I wanted to go home to my couch and my cat. I … Continue reading
Posted in cats, relationships, washington, work
Tagged cheeseburger, crowds, dining, eating, hamburger, hungry, life, people, restaurant, Seattle
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He Was There With Bells On
In 1912, Seattle Times Publisher A.J. Blethen donated twelve bells to the University of Washington. What was once a water tower became UW’s Blethen Chimes Tower. The wooden tower was next to the Observatory near 45th Street and 17th Avenue. … Continue reading
Posted in people, washington, work
Tagged bells, blind, college, george, history, life, music, Seattle, university, washington
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Extra(-Colorful) Arches in My Run
I try to listen to my gut. And on Wednesday of this week, my gut told me to go for a run. Not an insane request, but I tend to keep my runs to Sunday. Also, it wanted me to … Continue reading
Painting a Picture
If Albert Bierstadt were still alive, he would have plenty more to paint. Since I cannot paint, and he has been dead over a century, I can only make suggestions. See? Plenty of opportunities to revisit or add to his … Continue reading
A Bird’s Eye View
Now that we have talked about how I spent my birthday, let us chat about how I wanted to spend it. I desired an escape. I craved outdoor time. I yearned to get away from it all. What I really … Continue reading
...Of Course, this Could All Go Horribly Awry 