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
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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
The Rambling Writer: A Pacific Northwest Small-Town Holiday Festival
Join Thor and me as we celebrate the season with our new community of Blaine, WA, on the border with Canada. NOTE: This event took
The Rambling Writer: Maui’s Haleakala Volcanic Crater
Join Thor and me for a visit to the stunning Haleakala summit and crater. While we didn’t make the very twisty drive up to the
The Rambling Writer’s Maui Vacation, part 4: Iao Valley
Thor and I took a drive from the dry west side of Maui to the verdant green Iao Valley for a lovely short hike. In
The Rambling Writer’s Maui Vacation, part 3: More Snorkeling, More Beach!
More sunshine, more fish, and more encounters with lovely Honu sea turtles — what’s not to love? As November brings yet more of our Pacific
The Rambling Writer: Taking my Veteran Father on an Honor Flight
The Rambling Writer visited Washington, D.C., with her father and other WWII veterans. NOTE: All opinions expressed in my blog posts are solely my own,
The Rambling Writer’s Maui Vacation, part 2: Back to the Nurturing Sea
Finally back to the sea! For me — part mermaid, part otter — it’s all about the snorkeling. After many delays and trip cancellations due
The Rambling Writer: Samhain and the Days of the Dead
The wheel of the year turns toward winter, and the veil thins between the living and the dead. (updated for 2025) We honor the Mexican
The Rambling Writer’s Maui Vacation, part 1: Lahaina Memories
Join Thor and me as we finally escape for some delayed R&R on Maui, with sunshine and daily snorkeling. But first, a tribute to Lahaina
The Rambling Writer Hikes Hannegan Pass Trail
Join Thor, Reo dog, and me as we seize the day for what might be the last of the high mountain hiking for the season
The Rambling Writer on Maui Vacation
Blog posts will return next week! Thor and I are heading off for a long-delayed vacation on the beautiful island of Maui! Our plan is