Over Christmas break my brother, his wife, and their two-year old were up from Arizona for some holiday time in the NorthWest. When ever we get folks in from out-of-town we get to head out to all sight-seeing spots and … Continue reading →

I visited my parents in Florida recently, and we were able to spend an afternoon at the beach with my kids. We ended up mostly just playing in the sand and not in the water because there was a large number of jellyfish washing up on the beach (Aurelia aurita, ...

The grey clouds loom low As the wind, sharp and restless Whips spray in our faces and Leaves salt in our hair. The silver sea roars Like a passing train, and Wipes clean the sand Leaving foam and smooth stones. Footprints are made and Then disappear. Coat collars are tightened ...

124. Let her bury you in the sand. (photo: unknown until you tell me)

The day starts earlier than I want it to. It always has. But there is sunshine now, and that makes it easier. The coffee is nearly gone by the time I walk downstairs. I’ve had two beers in three weeks. It has made my shorts too loose at my waist. ...

I do not need to see the paint to know it is there — a fresh coat of white where once grew the notches of their youth. Memories written in pencil tend to be erased, and those are the things you never like to think about. It was a trace ...

It never fails. Vacation time always comes to an end and reality rears it’s ugly head. You get used to having someone else make up the bed, vacuum the carpets, clean the bathroom and cook the meals, but when you return home that all ends. Let&#82...

We got away this weekend. Away from chores and projects and the temptation to be productive to a cabin on the coast. Beautiful took a half day and we drove through the snow on highway 30 to a tiny one bedroom, two room house that I lived in with my ...

Inland was warmth and sunshine and days of summer stretching wearily. The coast, however, was 20 degrees cooler and worked in so many shades of gray.  The sky fell into the sea and the waves rolled across my cold feet before running up the stairs to take their place at ...

Again this year we went to the Outer Banks for vacation.  We had a great time!  There were eight adults that went so we were able to split the cost and rent a really nice beach house! To get to the house you had to drive eight miles on the ...