Montana Skies

Despite a threat of wildfire, unlike last year’s visit, this year Montana skies stayed blue.

Visiting Nephew

I got to spend some one-on-one time with one of my nephews before Pedro and I drove him back home to Montana.

Escape to Astoria

Sandy came to pick me up and take me to the coast so we could have fun and catch up on each others’ news.

Astoria Column

I had a new perspective of the Astoria Column this week: I happened to spot it from the river shore.

Homeowners

There is no way to live a full life and not leave some things behind as you go.

Hen House

Weatherizing AND getting rid of extra paint makes me especially happy when the final result is the cutest henhouse ever.

Bit by Bit

In Kellen’s room, our goal was to get rid of the popcorn, then paint the whole thing white.

Beautiful Beacon Rock

This is my fourth blog post about this southern Washington landmark and outstanding hiking trail.

Soča Wine Shop

Months ago I read a local news article about a wine bar opening out in the Columbia River Gorge called “Soča” after the Soča River in Slovenia. Pedro and I were excited to hear about it because we spent a lovely day along that very river in 2021 with our friends Manja and Marco. We […]

Wasps in the Walls

One of the most intimidating fix-it projects we have tackled is the wasp nest inside the wall.