A Rambling Writer Rerun: Hiking the Lake Ann Trail at Mt. Shuksan
There’s been a fair bit of “life” lately, so today I’m revisiting an earlier hike on the skirts of Mt. Shuksan in the Mt. Baker
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A Rambling Writer Guest Post: Thor Makes Baby Toys
Now that Thor is an adoring grandfather to little Octavia, he’s using his woodworking skills to make some special toys for her. Take it away,
The Rambling Writer: Carpe Diem at Lake Whatcom
Once more, Thor, Reo dog, and I seized the day for a perfect end of summer bike ride and swim at nearby Lake Whatcom. After
The Rambling Writer Review: David Attenborough’s “Hummingbirds, Jewelled Messengers”
This wonderful 2012 BBC documentary is a must-view for hummingbird admirers – and fans of the inimitable David Attenborough. Thor and I were enchanted by
Sara and Thor’s Cabinet of Curiosities, episode 4c: Thor’s final skull solution
In which Thor concludes his skull-collecting and cleaning misadventures. Like typical philosopher/scientists of the 19th century, Thor and I have a curio cabinet full of
Sara and Thor’s Cabinet of Curiosities, episode 4b: Thor’s skull collecting takes a new turn
In which Thor continues his skull-collecting and rotting misadventures. Like typical philosopher/scientists of the 19th century, Thor and I have a curio cabinet full of
The Rambling Writer: Sara and Thor’s Cabinet of Curiosities, episode 4a: Thor’s Skull Collection
In which Thor explains his educational skull collection and his rot box Like typical philosopher/scientists of the 19th century, Thor and I have a curio
The Rambling Writer Book Review: Love You, Bye by Brenda Miller
A lovely meditation on family and grief, in essays and poems Full disclosure: Brenda is a dear friend, who like me is retired from teaching
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
A Rambling Writer Guest Post: Thor’s Meadow Madness
In which Thor discusses the evolution of our land and flowers, from damaged to flourishing. I’ve been dealing with more “life” lately, so my hero-husband
A Rambling Writer Guest Post: Thor Ponders Grasses
In which my hero-husband Thor Hansen turns his scientist’s eye toward our local fields of grasses. I have been retired as Professor of Paleontology and
Back Home Again in Indiana….
Back Home Again in Indiana “Back Home Again in Indiana” is our state song (composed, btw, by the brother of the great author Theodore Dreiser),
The Rambling Writer: Memory and Memoir
In which I contemplate writing my memoirs. How reliable is memory? When I was young, I assumed that my vivid memories of specific events were