The Rambling Writer’s Sunset from the Salish Sea
Thor and I finally made our dream home come true, and we’re watching sunsets over the Salish Sea. Well, we moved in (first stage) to
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A Rambling Writer Rerun: Big Rock Gardens
Join me for a ramble around a lovely local woodland park to enjoy outdoor sculptures and gorgeous rhododendrons in bloom. (Note: chaos continues as my
A Rambling Writer Rerun: A Visit to the San Juan Islands
Join Thor and me on a getaway through the beautiful Salish Sea and the islands of my native Pacific Northwest. NOTE: Thor and I are
The Rambling Writer’s Quest for Home, part 17: Gorgeous Granite!
Progress continues on the dream home for Thor and me as the gorgeous granite slabs we selected find their places on counter tops and more.
A Rambling Writer Memory of the Greek Islands: The Asklepion Healing Sanctuary of Kos
The ancient healing Sanctuary of Asklepios on the Greek island of Kos is an oasis of beauty and tranquility. NOTE: As you read this, I’ll be
The Rambling Writer’s Quest for Home, part 16: More Plants
The dream home for Thor and me continues to grow as we install more plants. NOTE: People have been asking to follow our progress as
The Rambling Writer’s Quest for Home, part 15: Cabinets, Doors, and More
Progress on the new house for Thor and me continues in what our builder calls the “impatient final pregnancy trimester” with interior detail work. NOTE:
The Rambling Writer’s Quest for Home, part 14: A Lot of Dirt
More dirt gets dished, literally, as excavations and installations continue at the new seaside home for Thor and me. NOTE: People have been asking to
A Rambling Writer Memory: A Greek Island Easter
Join me for a celebration of Easter on my first trip through the Greek islands, inspiration for my Book View Cafe novel THE ARIADNE CONNECTION.
The Rambling Writer Returns to Crete, part 20: The Minoan Earth Goddess
Treasures in the Iraklion Museum of Archaeology illustrate the story of the ancient goddess of nature and fertility. NOTE: This is a rerun due to
The Rambling Writer’s Quest for Home, part 13: Tiles, Flooring, and Stairs, Oh My!
Thor and I continue our journey toward our dream home as our builder and his crews start on more interior projects. NOTE: People have been
The Rambling Writer’s Quest for Home, part 12: Painting Colors!
Thor and I continue our housing journey with a lot of dithering over paint colors, and interior is now done. Phew! NOTE: People have been
The Rambling Writer’s Quest for Home, part 11: Walls & Windows
Thor’s and my dream home looks like a real house now! NOTE: People have been asking to follow our progress as Thor and I pursue our
