My daughters live in Sacramento, Calif., and Madrid, Spain, so the highlight of Mother’s Day is a video call. I remember the days when it was predicted that in the future we’d be able to see the people were talking to on the phone. It’s so great when people live... Read more →
Photo: Wildlife Madagascar Did you know that chameleons can move their eyes separately? That’s one of the amazing facts you’ll find out about when you check Wildlife Madagascar’s website. Also, their tongues are so, so long. International Chameleon Day is dedicated to recognizing chameleons. It invites people to appreciate the... Read more →
The weather was perfect this year for the Procession of the Species, the largest Earth Day celebration in the Puget Sound area. Started in 1995, the Procession draws about 30,000 spectators and 2,000 to 3,000 participants. Here are some of my favorite photos from this year’s Procession: People line the... Read more →
The TV weatherman and I must have had a misunderstanding. I watched the weather forecast carefully and I was sure he said, with enthusiasm, that Sunday would be the best day of weather coming up. As a result, I made a plan. Saturday, I’d get housework done, and Sunday would... Read more →
The rains are well underway here in the Seattle area. If you haven’t finished your fall yard work, now is the time for action. In my yard, it’s leaves, leaves, leaves. Fortunately, my forester friend who takes care of my trees likes to rake. Otherwise, I’d be out there daily.... Read more →
Along with getting my yard ready for winter, I prepared for and enjoyed Halloween. Next on the fall agenda is Election Day. I’ve voted, Washington state has mail-in ballots, and I’m looking forward to getting the election results at last on Tuesday. I’ll be joining my friends for an election... Read more →
We plant them in the spring, water them all summer, and then it’s fall harvest time. The joys I’m experiencing are cucumbers, Swiss chard parsley, mint, carrots, kale, kale, and more kale. A few green beans. Here’s a report: The carrots are fantastic. Mona, my Ph.D. botanist daughter, reminded me... Read more →
It’s fun to grow organic vegetables. My mom usually had a huge garden when we lived on apple ranches. The fresh corn and strawberries were amazing. My dad took over the gardening when they retired. The garden was smaller behind their home in the city. The zucchinis were amazing. My... Read more →
On Sunday, I attended the Olympia Harbor Days celebration. After I enjoyed walking along the boardwalk and taking photos, I participated in another Labor Day typical activity – shopping. Although I didn’t find any bargains, it was fun to get out and walk along the waterfront, an area local activists... Read more →
Like many people, I’m beginning to notice signs of summer fading and fall approaching. Unfortunately. I’m not a fan of winter. September marks the end of summer. Sales are already underway for Labor Day. September is a great month to shop, meaning you don't have to wait until Black Friday... Read more →