Keeping Up With Nina
There are milestones and then, there are MILESTONES, and this week my friend Nina celebrated the latter—her 100th birthday! Yes, a century of awesomeness...
10 Best Apples in My Orchard
While my orchard harvests are not ready for prime time availability and farmstand sales, I do like to share my findings in what I...
Special Delivery…
I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for the kind notes, cards, comments, well wishes and condolences regarding the loss of my four-legged friend,...
Phoebe and Tillie’s Not-So-Excellent Adventure
In terms of landmass, Vashon Island (37 sq. mi.) is about the size of Manhattan (34 sq. mi.). The north-end ferry connects Seattle, while the south-end...
A Ghostly Morning Concert
As summer says sayonara to the Pacific Northwest, the sun begins to limit its appearance daily by minutes. In June, when I bound out of bed...
Heartened by the Kindness of Strangers
Each day we all face challenges, quietly carrying the burdens of worry, sadness, loss or letdown with us like spare change in our pockets. While...
Little Buddy, Big Heart: Remembering Boz
I first met Boz when he was age two and living in a south Seattle neighborhood. I immediately ascertained no cul de sac or chain-link...
Rainier Cherries Crown This Cake
In far-off Minnesota, my favorite blogging baker and bon vivant, Eileen of Passions to Pastry, posted a recipe that called to me: rustic rhubarb - almond cake....
