Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
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 →
A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. John A. Shedd San Juan Islands, Washington State, USA Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
There is no Wi-Fi in the forest, but I promise you will find a better connection. Ralph Smart Olympic National Park, Washington State
I followed my heart and it led me to the airport. Unknown Mt. Rainier, aka Tahoma, as seen from an Alaska Airlines flight.
We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. Chief Si’ahl (Seattle) San Juan Island, WA State, USA
We have been living in France for nine months now, and during this time the majority of my posts have focused on our European adventures. However, this post about some great hikes, has been sitting in my drafts folder for a long time, and has recently been calling to me. Most of these are on... Continue Reading →
If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it’s lethal. Paulo Coehlo Gold Creek Pond, Snoqualmie Pass, Washington State, USA
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary, Everett, WA, USA
This is my third short story; I posted the first one, Truffle Tuesday, a few years ago, and the second one, Dog Sitting earlier this summer. I hope you enjoy this story. Reggie’s Grill is a classic, stylish establishment located in a quiet neighborhood just off Lake Washington Boulevard in the Leshi neighborhood of Seattle.... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 