Al loves riding his horse in the house, but dreams of the day when he can be out on the open range.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Dreamer
November 29, 2012
Al loves riding his horse in the house, but dreams of the day when he can be out on the open range.
Al loves riding his horse in the house, but dreams of the day when he can be out on the open range.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Ghost
November 28, 2012
Once a working pier, now only a few rotting stumps mutely testifying to the ravages of time and weather.
Once a working pier, now only a few rotting stumps mutely testifying to the ravages of time and weather.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Green Lake
November 27, 2012
I've heard Green Lake described as Seattle's Central Park. Well, I've been to Central Park, and Green Lake is no Central Park. But it's a pleasant respite from the city, especially on a winter day like today when it's without its typical summer infestation of joggers, bikers, skate boarders, bike riders, and dog walkers making their way around the lake.
I've heard Green Lake described as Seattle's Central Park. Well, I've been to Central Park, and Green Lake is no Central Park. But it's a pleasant respite from the city, especially on a winter day like today when it's without its typical summer infestation of joggers, bikers, skate boarders, bike riders, and dog walkers making their way around the lake.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Peace like a River
November 26, 2012
Just beneath the constant noise and busyness of I-5, physically close but far distant in spirit, lies this pocket park, South Passage Point Park, tranquil and lovely.
Just beneath the constant noise and busyness of I-5, physically close but far distant in spirit, lies this pocket park, South Passage Point Park, tranquil and lovely.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
The Woods are Lovely . . .
November 25, 2012
Behind the Cathedral is a path into the woods onto which I had never ventured before today. Someday I'll explore it more. Someday . . . .
Behind the Cathedral is a path into the woods onto which I had never ventured before today. Someday I'll explore it more. Someday . . . .
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
Real Change
November 23, 2012
Real Change is a newspaper sold on the streets by people who often, currently or formerly, live on the streets. It's an opportunity for them to get some money by a way other than begging, and thereby gain some dignity as well. And it gives the rest of us, on the day after Thanksgiving Day, yet another reason to be thankful, both for the fact that we do not have to sell "Real Change" and that it exists for those who do.
Real Change is a newspaper sold on the streets by people who often, currently or formerly, live on the streets. It's an opportunity for them to get some money by a way other than begging, and thereby gain some dignity as well. And it gives the rest of us, on the day after Thanksgiving Day, yet another reason to be thankful, both for the fact that we do not have to sell "Real Change" and that it exists for those who do.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Thanksgiving Day
November 22, 2012
Today is Thanksgiving Day. We have so very much for which we are thankful, beginning with friends and family.
Today is Thanksgiving Day. We have so very much for which we are thankful, beginning with friends and family.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Queen's Necklace
November 21 2012
In 1908 Queen Anne Boulevard, a network of streets ringing the crown of Queen Anne Hill and offering spectacular views to both the east and the west, was incorporated into Seattle's Olmsted Plan for Boulevards and Parkways. Highland Drive is a lovely part of the Boulevard and never more so than in the slanting, golden light of a late afternoon in early winter.
In 1908 Queen Anne Boulevard, a network of streets ringing the crown of Queen Anne Hill and offering spectacular views to both the east and the west, was incorporated into Seattle's Olmsted Plan for Boulevards and Parkways. Highland Drive is a lovely part of the Boulevard and never more so than in the slanting, golden light of a late afternoon in early winter.
Café Bambino
November 20, 2012
The coffee's delicious, but first you have to get past that scary baby on the roof.
The coffee's delicious, but first you have to get past that scary baby on the roof.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Magnolia/Madrona
November 20, 2012
As Captain George Vancouver sailed past the bluffs rising abruptly from the water just north of what is now Seattle, he mistook the trees growing on the cliffs for Magnolias. They were actually Madronas. And so it is that the hill just west of our Queen Anne Hill is named Magnolia and not Madrona.
As Captain George Vancouver sailed past the bluffs rising abruptly from the water just north of what is now Seattle, he mistook the trees growing on the cliffs for Magnolias. They were actually Madronas. And so it is that the hill just west of our Queen Anne Hill is named Magnolia and not Madrona.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Whaling Substitute
November 18, 2012
In Moby Dick, Ishmael tells us that whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in his soul he goes to sea. It is, in fact, a damp, drizzly November in Seattle, but instead of going to sea we can just go to Cascade Playground to chase away the blues.
In Moby Dick, Ishmael tells us that whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in his soul he goes to sea. It is, in fact, a damp, drizzly November in Seattle, but instead of going to sea we can just go to Cascade Playground to chase away the blues.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Masters at Work
November 17, 2012
Today my friend Michael came to take professional photos of Chris, Jeni, Evynne, and Alec. He is a master at what he does. But no less masterful was Nancy's tireless cajoling, entertaining, distracting and occupying two resourceful, energetic, and very fidgety children.
Today my friend Michael came to take professional photos of Chris, Jeni, Evynne, and Alec. He is a master at what he does. But no less masterful was Nancy's tireless cajoling, entertaining, distracting and occupying two resourceful, energetic, and very fidgety children.
Friday, November 16, 2012
River of Light
November 16, 2012
Even rush hour traffic can be beautiful - from the right perspective.
Even rush hour traffic can be beautiful - from the right perspective.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Faith
November 15, 2012
The boy is reaching out to the man he trusts is there, but whom he cannot see.
The boy is reaching out to the man he trusts is there, but whom he cannot see.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Jake
November 14, 2012
David brought his son Jake to lunch today. Jake's back from commercial fishing off the southern coast of Alaska and, more recently, in Puget Sound. It was good to see him, on solid ground, safe and sound.
David brought his son Jake to lunch today. Jake's back from commercial fishing off the southern coast of Alaska and, more recently, in Puget Sound. It was good to see him, on solid ground, safe and sound.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Pretty Purrfect
November 13, 2012
Lily has claimed the hearth for herself, at least when there's a fire burning. Trespassers beware!
Monday, November 12, 2012
Everlasting Peace
November 11, 2012
The mausoleum in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, close to our home, is a nice place to visit, but . . . .
The mausoleum in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, close to our home, is a nice place to visit, but . . . .
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Let There Be Light!
November 10, 2012
In all this world there is nothing Alec likes more to do than turning the lights on and off and on and off and on and . . . .
In all this world there is nothing Alec likes more to do than turning the lights on and off and on and off and on and . . . .
Friday, November 9, 2012
The Best Is Yet To Be
November 9, 2012
Robert Browning was speaking of growing old, not of sunsets, when he wrote "the best is yet to be," but his words came to me when, after taking many photos of the slowly sinking sun, it turned out that the best was, indeed, yet to be.
Robert Browning was speaking of growing old, not of sunsets, when he wrote "the best is yet to be," but his words came to me when, after taking many photos of the slowly sinking sun, it turned out that the best was, indeed, yet to be.
Turn, turn
November 8, 2012
Kerry Park is one of Seattle's premier view places, looking out over the city and harbor to Mt. Rainier. But, sometimes it's good to turn away from the obvious and look in another direction.
Kerry Park is one of Seattle's premier view places, looking out over the city and harbor to Mt. Rainier. But, sometimes it's good to turn away from the obvious and look in another direction.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Haven't we met?
November 7, 2012
This koi's expression reminds me of someone. I just can't quite place the face . . . .
This koi's expression reminds me of someone. I just can't quite place the face . . . .
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Heavy Burden
November 6, 2012
I meant today's title to be ambiguous. Ultimately, there's a burden here for us all.
I meant today's title to be ambiguous. Ultimately, there's a burden here for us all.
Room with a View
November 5, 2012
While waiting, all undressed with no where to go, in my doctor's office, I thought I would take a photo of evening descending. In the near foreground is magnificent Harborview hospital, beyond that is Pacific Medical Center and on the far distant horizon, nearly invisible, is Mt. Rainier.
While waiting, all undressed with no where to go, in my doctor's office, I thought I would take a photo of evening descending. In the near foreground is magnificent Harborview hospital, beyond that is Pacific Medical Center and on the far distant horizon, nearly invisible, is Mt. Rainier.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Fall
November 3, 2012
One of the wonderful things about the Pacific Northwest is that fall, like spring, goes on and on for week after beautiful week.
One of the wonderful things about the Pacific Northwest is that fall, like spring, goes on and on for week after beautiful week.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Good Bye and Good Luck
November 2, 2012
Today was the last day at work for our son Peter's friend David. Peter is in Oakland, so he asked Nancy and me to be part of a very small poetry reading and commemorative frisbee presentation. David is going to devote himself full-time to playing classical cello.
Halloween Redux
November 1, 2012
Once every year, our normally quiet and cozy neighborhood becomes much, much scarier.
Once every year, our normally quiet and cozy neighborhood becomes much, much scarier.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Scary!
October 31, 2012
Tonight is Halloween night —a scary time — and there are very few things more scary than a fire chicken!
Tonight is Halloween night —a scary time — and there are very few things more scary than a fire chicken!
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