A Rambling Writer Flashback: “The Blues Brothers” Movie
Join me for a viewing of this zany 1980 movie with exuberant dance scenes, fantastic blues musicians, a hundred wrecked cars, and ridiculous antics from
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The Rambling Writer’s Annual Visit to the Tulip Fields
Join Thor and me as we soak up some color therapy in the Skagit Valley, Washington, tulip fields. It’s spring! Every year since I’ve been
The Rambling Writer Review: David Attenborough’s “Natural Curiosities”
Join Thor and me as we enjoy these charming introductions to some fascinating creatures. Naturalist and host of famous nature documentaries, David Attenborough is adorable
The Rambling Writer: Spring Equinox Greetings from the Salish Sea
Amid another year of tumultuous weather, we’re happy to welcome spring at the equinox here in the “far corner” of the Pacific Northwest. There’s a
The Rambling Writer Review: Horatio’s Drive, America’s First Road Trip
Join the fun in this Ken Burns documentary of a wild and woolly ride through history. After Thor and I enjoyed watching the Ken Burns
The Rambling Writer Confesses: Not a Team Fan
After the frenzy of the Seahawks Super Bowl win, I ponder the proliferation of “team” identification for everything from rabid sports fans to polarizing politics.
A Rambling Writer Rerun: Snowshoeing on Mt. Shuksan
A lot of “life” going on right now for all of us, so if you need an escape, enjoy a virtual mountain outing with Thor,
The Rambling Writer’s Valentine: “A Room with a View” Film
The perfect viewing for Valentine’s Day is the Merchant Ivory production of “A Room with a View” If you haven’t seen this absolutely wonderful romantic
The Rambling Writer: Reo dog, our “Doctor Seuss” Rescue Pal
Reo dog, a Heinz 57 mutt with a joyously goofy personality, keeps Thor and me laughing during these trying times. Thor and I waited for
The Rambling Writer Review: Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery
The Ken Burns documentary of the Lewis & Clark Expedition fleshes out the amazing adventures and challenges of the daring exploration of the new U.S.
The Rambling Writer: New Year Hope and Record-Breaking Polar Bear Plunge
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
The Rambling Writer Review: “It’s a Wonderful Life”
In which I finally watch the classic Frank Capra film “It’s a Beautiful Life.” (NOTE: Plot spoilers ahead) When I was growing up, my family
The Rambling Writer Review: “The American Revolution” a Ken Burns documentary
An immersive tour through the complex history of the American Revolution. I do not pretend to be a historian, so these are my impressions as