Rock & Falls

Will came to visit from Rhode Island for two weeks. Prior to this visit he had never stepped foot into Washington or Oregon. I was delighted to be able to show his virgin eyes my favourite part of the world. On our first day back home after Seattle, the day dawned sunny once more, and […]

Smoke over the Columbia

Smoke in the air reminds me that the threat is close to me as well.

Sea Lions on the docks

From an anthropologist’s perspective, I think the rivalry is almost touching.

Birthday in Astoria

Saturday I turned 46 and went down the road apiece to Astoria, Oregon.

Making it through Mudslides and Rain

I’m sure you have heard the news about the rain on the U.S. West coast. Here’s our story. On Tuesday December 8, despite the pouring rain I drove south to Corvallis after work to pick up Tara from college to come home for the holidays. We got home at 9:30 pm and I was so […]

Sunset on the water

In this softness, the copper sun sank into the water.

Coast Roadtrip: Wet Washington

Rain photos may be good for a few laughs.