For seventeen years we lived in a house on a quiet cul-de-sac in a suburb north of Seattle. We moved there when Alexis was just eight years old with our Golden Retriever, Bogie, and our Tortie cat, Sophie. Over the years, many cats appeared on our back deck, they all seemed to know that our... Continue Reading →
Dog Sitting, A Short Story
This is my second short story, I posted my first one, Truffle Tuesday, almost two years ago, you can find it here. Now that I’m retired I hope to write some more. Let me know what you think! Dog Sitting Abbey awakens from a deep slumber at 5:00 a.m. to the Morning Edition headlines on... Continue Reading →
Rock Canyon Vineyards
A winery tour and tasting is always a great way to spend an afternoon. However, it's hard to top a tour and tasting shared with loved ones in a beautiful, rustic setting. Add to that some remarkable wines, rescued animals and a skinny-dipping three year old, and you have a perfect afternoon! That is exactly... Continue Reading →