thoughts, tales and travels
We’re in Colorado, enjoying some beautiful late-season snow squalls. There was an inch and a half on the ground when we woke up this morning. We headed out to meet Bill’s son John and grandson Charlie at the playground. We used the snow mounded on the slide to make snowballs...
Always love to take a nice long weekend to drive up to Bellingham, Washington to see son Ben and family. Washington State has great tulips, and it was blooming season, so we took a detour on the way to stroll through a tulip farm. In Bellingham, sweet granddog Indy was...
Symphony concert at the lovely Hult Center, camelias in bloom, a trip to Portland with a stop at Powels City of Books and a Performance of Hairspray, Christmas gift from son Ben. Easter brought precious grands Maizy and Joe, not too old yet for one more Easter egg hunt. Tony...
A two-day visit from Bill’s cousin Debbie was a good excuse to take two of our favorite day trips. On Sunday, we drove to Sisters via the Old McKenzie Highway. On Monday, we drove along the Oregon Coast from Depoe Bay to Newport to Florence. Great visit. Wishing everyone a...
It doesn’t get better than a coffee mug that keeps itself warm. Especially when it comes wrapped in a family story that includes Santa Clause and a good elf, a flaming microwave, delivery magic, and a postscript coincidence. Thanks, family, and happy holidays to all.