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Yesterday was Wattle Day. Some years the Australian Government makes a big thing of it, and so does the media. Many people clip sprigs of fluffy yellow flower on their clothes. I say this, but I’ve not noticed it for … Continue reading
Category Archives: Animals
Join Thor and me on a getaway through the beautiful Salish Sea and the islands of my native Pacific Northwest. NOTE: I’ll return to my latest Greek Islands journey in next week’s blog post as Thor and I explore the … Continue reading
It is a truth universally accepted that kittens make people smile. Well, maybe not all people. But me. And you. In March 2019 I posted about our adventures in integrating two kittens into our household, and the resulting Great Ringworm … Continue reading
Today, I flattened fifty or more moving boxes. Now my deck is clear, and I can see the birdbath. More on this later. My husband is particle board-averse. I, on the other hand, have nothing against particle board. Inexpensive and—from … Continue reading
Join Thor and me on another ferry ride from Naxos to Mykonos at the hub of the Cyclades (“circle”) islands. NOTE: Since our recent trip to Greece to research more settings for my novel-in-progress, THE ARIADNE DISCONNECT, Thor and I … Continue reading
I realized a few years back that I didn’t care to celebrate the fourth of July as I had when I was younger. I used to love the fireworks and getting together with friends and family, and I still love … Continue reading
The yard was strewn with junk. A wooden kitchen cabinet adorned the lawn, hammer and nails on top. A can of hornet-killer spray occupied the brick flower bed. A pile of plastic bags leaned in a tired manner against the … Continue reading
Today brings you three Di versus events, all of which, Di lost. Okay, the blackberries were a bit of a draw. First: In a case of Di v. the dog harness: Merlin rolled over on my foot while I was … Continue reading
Such a place is our property in Seattle (Tukwila, really, but no one knows where that is—not even people who live in Seattle). We lucked into an acre lot on the Dumamish River, just over the southern Seattle city limits, … Continue reading
Join Thor and me as we wander the charming harbor town of Kos, where history and natural beauty flourish. NOTE: Since our recent trip to Greece to research more settings for my novel-in-progress, THE ARIADNE DISCONNECT, Thor and I knew … Continue reading