writer. photographer. drinker of coffee.
I was born in Ashland, Oregon. In the heart of the Rogue Valley, it is home of the hippies, the Shakespeare Festival, and Southern Oregon University. It is also home to Lithia Park, where you can drink disgusting mineral water from the drinking fountains, and feed millions of ducks (well, not legally, but we do…
Today's jog around Greenlake was much calmer: no rain, no wind, just lovely clouds and reflections, ducks, and enough of a chill that there weren't very many people out and about.
Even though I lived in Portland for a long time, I hardly ever went to the zoo there. Here in Seattle, I've already been there three times! Apparently it's my sister's "go-to" spot, and it's good practice for photography. Plus, you can get a zoo membership here for 50 bucks and go as many times…
In walking around Greenlake every day, we've seen all kinds of weather! This was probably the craziest, though. Pouring down rain, and WINDY! We about blew away...
This little guy is at the day exhibit at the Woodland Park Zoo, which is near where I live. He was sitting right under his lamp, with everything else cast into shadow. Reminded me of a lone jazz club crooner. Twist an arm, break a leg Tear me limb from limb If there's a point…
Next up on my tour of Seattle: possibly the craziest crowded beach ever on a sunny Saturday in Seattle. Ok, enough with the alliteration, I promise. My requirements for exploring Seattle at this point are: 1. I’ve never been there before and 2. It’s pretty. Easy list. I will eventually run out of the first…
It was a bit late to expect turtles to still be out last evening, but this silly one was! He doesn't look very happy.
Day by day I am becoming acquainted with more of Seattle's outdoor space! This time it was Gas Works Park and Magnuson Park. I love Gas Works Park because you can see so much of the city without being IN the city. We saw two byplanes fly in and take off from Lake Union while…
This weekend my sister and I spent our Easter Sunday on Whidbey Island! I haven't gotten up at seven on a Sunday in a long time. But there I was, hauling myself out of bed, making sure I had all the components of her "Easter basket" goodies that my mom had sent to my address.…
A couple weeks ago, I took my new camera out to play at Discovery Park. It is Seattle's largest park! You can walk almost 12 miles of trails there - through the forest and along the beach, visit the lighthouse, all on what used to be the historic grounds of Fort Lawton. An essential part…
Anna A. Snook 