Easter Wears a Slicker…and a Smile
The face of Easter may be wet, but she's undettered (psst, look to the left).
When the Easter bunny comes to the Pacific Northwest, he...
Baked Beans, Bamboo & Bees: Recipe for a Mason Orchard Bee Home
One can, a bunch of bamboo and one home for your mason orchard bees
How to Build a Mason Orchard Bee Nest, House
I discovered the...
Violets: Sweet Scent of Spring’s Arrival
Early spring has few players in the garden that awaken the spirit and the landscape like violets. I especially like how they seem to...
Orange Peels: Too Good to Toss, Candy Them
Candied Orange Peels - Sweet treats rich in flavor!
Candied orange peels left hanging to dry
It’s no secret I hate to throw things out. A spot...
Commute With a View, When Daylight and Clouds Allow
It's a dark and lonely commute by ferry in the winter (as seen on the covered bow deck)
Light at last! April 15, 2009 at 0623...
Boz and Gracie Are Real Cards, Alright
Bullish on Biscuits: Boz and Gracie grace a card from Great Dog Greetings
What's not to love about a Bulldog mug? It's hard to believe...
Raising Canes: Tulameen Raspberry a Juicy Choice!
Clockwise, starting bottom left: Tulameen raspberries 1) in my garden mid-July, 2) swimming in homemade ice cream, 3) sharing counter space with a pint of golden raspberries...
Debonair in Duct Tape at Any Age
Are you ever too old for duct-taped glasses? Nah...
Recently my eyeglasses had an unfortunate encounter with a well-placed foot. The good news is that...
Boz Likes to Help With the Dishes
Boz: focused and dutiful in his quest to leave no crumb unaccounted for
What's my formula for sparkling dishes?
One vintage Whirlpool dishwasher
One determined, tidbit-obsessed pooch
An opened dishwasher...
Sweet New Job for an Old Sugar Bowl
One morning when coffee had no effect on coaxing my eyes open and the kitchen counter engaged in its normal trickery by retreating two...
