Tag: Vashon Island
Washington State Ferries: Cold Hands, Warm Hearts, Smooth Sailing
Washington State Ferries: My Mode of Transportation
When you live on an island, and your only way off the island is by ferry, rider opinions...
Tabletop Flowers: Dahlias Without Water
I had the pleasure of providing flowers for a friend's wedding this summer, and in the process learned a thing or two about tabletop floral displays,...
Keeping Vashon Neighborly
After a recent trip to Seattle, I sat on the ferry feeling as though I had visited the moons of Jupiter, or at least...
I Grow Dahlias, Dahlias Galore
Let's talk Dahlias! I try not to play favorites with flowers. Sure, a spring peony can unfurl seemingly unmatched, that is until I spot...
In Tall Clover: My Little Local Radio Show
New Flash! I have my own radio show, called "In Tall Clover," airing on the KVSH Voice of Vashon (VOV) at 101.9 FM locally.
An extension of my blog,...
Vashon Sheepdog Classic: Where Each Dog Has Its Day
Vashon Sheepdog Classic - June 9 - 12, 2016
I love it when a familiar place surprises me, when I discover something that has been right...
A Fitting Goodbye to Christmas Past
A week of celebrating, and a drizzly, slate-gray morning have led me to reflect on some of the small moments of this big season. Yep, some fond memories and a cuppa...
Vashon Island Art Studio Tour: Seattle’s Best-Kept Holiday Secret
Bruised by the inescapable 24-hour news cycle of Black Friday, and images of folks fighting over vegetable steamers and life-size teddy bears, I feel it my...
