Buddy’s Little Sleepover
I have served at the pleasure of each and every one of my Bulldogs: Maggie, Gracie, Buddy and Boz. I am neither proud of...
Vegan and Dairy-Free: A Tale of Two Chocolate Mousses
Happy Valentines Day, my little snookie-wookies, lamby-kins, and kitten-cakes! If overly-sweet pet names aren't your thing, let's head to the kitchen and temper the...
Moles, Holes, and Flower Bulbs
As a child, I watched a cartoon where a beatnik cat named Jinx would spend his days chasing two irascible rodents, Pixie and Dixie,...
Favorite Fruit Trees: Apples, Pluots and Pears, Oh My!
One of my biggest joys is growing fruit trees. Their roots nurture my roots; their growth heartens my growth; and their bounty is shared...
Buddy and Tom: The Movie
Me and bulldogs, what can I say. I've always loved the breed, even as a toddler. My mother shares stories of me sitting for...
Peach Upside-Down Cake: Potluck Perfect
If Vashon ever fancied a name-change, I would suggest Potluck Island, for we are a friendly folk who mark the march of time and...
NWSAM: Buddy’s Hands-on Experience
Buddy, my bulldog is a lot of things: my top dog, my moment-to-moment muse, my unwitting comic, and my cherished companion; but lately Mr....
Snapdragon Bakery: Easing Into Saturday
Buddy's knows which side his croissant is buttered...
Taylor’s Pink Perfection: Camellia or Lipstick Color?
Nature doles out some amazing colors. When my Taylor's Pink Perfection camellia began to bloom for the first time, I found its blush exuberant,...
Spring Joy in a Daffodil’s Nod
Spring seemed to takes its own sweet time this year; arriving late, leaving early, hopscotching around the Pacific Northwest in quick visits tied to...
