February 6th, 2020


Man the weather around here has really sucked the last few months. I mean it's probably just how most people imagine the PNW; it really isn't usually like this normally. Fifty shades of gray beats you down after a while; add to that the rain, and now some cold weather with snow and rain and … Continue reading February 6th, 2020

January 30th, 2020


It's been a somewhat quiet life lately. The dog is doing good. The weather has started getting a little better, and we are getting more daylight finally (about 15 minutes a week!). The Scotty is ready for a trip. I, too, am ready to go somewhere. So thats what I did. I went to Montana … Continue reading January 30th, 2020

December 21st, 2019


  In celebration of the Winter Solstice I say good riddance to these short hours of daylight. I have been more than ready for not only longer "days", but also some weather that is better than the lousy weather we have been having. The dog isn't very happy about the rain keeping him inside either! … Continue reading December 21st, 2019

December 4th, 2019


With year's end drawing to a close it's looking like I will finish the year with only three surgeries! Recovery from my last surgery a few weeks ago is still in process but is going pretty good and that is such a relief in many ways; a relief in the form of the good news … Continue reading December 4th, 2019

November 18th, 2019


It's been a busy few weeks. Fall is definitely here, and with it comes the usual PNW climate for this time of year - grey, clouds and rain, the days getting shorter, and the much cooler weather. Quite a change that happened rather abruptly. I'm glad I will be able to get away soon to see … Continue reading November 18th, 2019