
The Rambling Writer: Carpe Diem in the Mountains
In which Thor, Reo dog, and I seize the day once more to celebrate being alive in our beautiful Pacific Northwest, with a hike to

In which Thor, Reo dog, and I seize the day once more to celebrate being alive in our beautiful Pacific Northwest, with a hike to

Our funky nearby community of Birch Bay pulls out the stops for New Year excitement with a Ring of Fire and Hope and a rousing

Join Thor, Bear dog, and me as we hike from Rosario Beach to Deception Pass Bridge in Northwest Washington. NOTE: Almost five years after my

Join Thor, Bear dog, and me as we revel in lush “forest bathing” this spring. Thor and I love the expansive openness of our new

Progress continues on our dream home with sunsets over the Salish Sea, as Thor builds a swinging lounger inspired by the cabanas on our recent

Join me for a ramble around a lovely local woodland park to enjoy outdoor sculptures and gorgeous rhododendrons in bloom. NOTE: As I repost this,

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

Join Thor and me as we gather beach pebbles from nearby Pacific Northwest beaches and enjoy the lively sea creatures. …of cabbages and kings — No,

Progress continues on a new home for Thor and me (and Bear dog and Turtle cat) as concrete is poured in stages for footings. NOTE:

Join Thor and me as we gather beach pebbles from nearby Pacific Northwest beaches and enjoy the lively sea creatures. …of cabbages and kings — No,

Join me for a ramble around a lovely local woodland park to enjoy outdoor sculptures and gorgeous rhododendrons in bloom. It’s a typical cool, damp