Trader Joe’s


Today I took a friend to the mall to exchange the earrings I bought last week for some others that I could actually install myself, plus we ran some other errands. It is really starting to feel like it is not such a long ways to go that way after doing it a few times … Continue reading Trader Joe’s

A Ride and a Banquet


Today was a really good day. I went for a 120 mile ride this morning. I headed west toward Neah Bay in the NW corner of the continental U.S., just like I tried before in my car. I got out a bit later than I wanted to, but the weather was rainy to start with … Continue reading A Ride and a Banquet

Took a Spin Around the Area Today


Got to sleep in this morning. It really feels good to get back to a somewhat normal night's sleep after being sick for two weeks and not sleeping. I got out of bed thinking about going for a motorcycle ride, and then I looked quickly at the weather. Rain - a 90% chance - and … Continue reading Took a Spin Around the Area Today

Finally!


Today, it finally happened. After the title hassle here in WA, then getting sick for over a week, I finally got to take my motorcycle out today for its first ride - albeit a short ride (did not want to push my luck with still being a bit sick). That is one hella powerful machine … Continue reading Finally!

Orcas and Wolves


This past Monday, after going to get my hand looked at (X-rays show no breaks - whew!), I got back to the Refuge and was at the kiosk greeting visitors. It was pretty quiet for a few minutes until my work cell rang and it was Sue, our resident Biologist. There was a dead baby … Continue reading Orcas and Wolves