writer. photographer. drinker of coffee.
Seattle has one of the most distinctive skylines in the world - more so than New York, I think! The Space Needle just adds that extra something that sets it apart. I haven't been up in it since I was little - my sister argued with the waiter about whose part of the floor was…
This week's adventure was on two wheels! Our journey was not very long (it's been a while since I was on a bike, plus I am kind of a wimp), about 12 miles out and back. We started at Olallie State Park, and made our way out to about the Carter Creek Campsite before turning…
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…
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