Eagle Creek Above Punchbowl Falls

I cannot believe I’ve lived here for 18 years and no one ever explained to me what’s above Punchbowl Falls.

Eagle Creek Recovering

At Eagle Creek, our indefatigable Mother Nature reminds us that she is more powerful than we could ever hope to be.

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.

Road Trip North

It’s convenient when family members live in the same town.

My connection to fire

The Creator gave us a piece of the sun.

Smoke over the Columbia

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

All Day Trekking

Hein brought up the Rohingya. NONE of us tourists were about to be the first one to speak the word.

A shift in the weather

I hope you are enjoying the change in the season, finding your sources of joy, and making a way to connect to the people you love.

Gifts to warm the home

This weekend I was recovering from a procedure I had on my foot on Friday. Had to keep the foot elevated, but had I been as mobile as usual, the weather was not exactly encouraging to do chores or to do fun stuff. So I guess it’s time for a blog. I moved to this […]

August passed in a blink

Wait! Summer can’t be gone already!