Autumn is Here
Methinks it is no accident that all the trees planted in the Home Depot parking lot turn to the company colors every year.
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Quote of the Day
“Do I have a tattoo on my forehead that says, ‘Waste my time’?”
Port Angeles Harbor
Looking across Port Angeles Harbor, with two sailors tucked in for the night. Left to right, day breaks across this image… (click on it for larger size) …and the sun rises across the calm harbor.
Thunder on the Bay
Port Gardner Bay from Legion Park Everett.
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Gig Harbor
The more we neared, the more ominous the sky became.
Point Robinson
The lighthouse, built in 1885. It still has the optical glass Fresnel lens – the only one left in the Sound. Nearby, the coastguard has a lot of high tech navigation equipment, along with a huge radio tower, and the … Continue reading
Vashon Island
Horizon to horizon panorama, over my head. Turned sideways so it makes a little more sense. A stunningly beautiful day (Click for a larger image): West Seattle from Gold Beach:
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Fauntleroy-Vashon
In the headwind coming off the mainland, gulls hang motionless in the air.
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16 Years Ago Today
When I was there, I found those little chairs heart-wrenching.
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Yet Another Outrage
I guess this is a cautionary tale about borrowing things. When Camille’s car was destroyed in our recent accident, her friend Erin lent Camille her BMW while Camille was waiting for the insurance payout to replace our Camry. A couple … Continue reading
Quote of the Day
People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use. – Soren Kierkegaard
Absolutely No Surprise to Me
Spanking Makes Children More Aggressive, Study Shows COMMENTS April said… Yeah no kidding. Another one of the underling causes of of bad behavior and aggression is the constant “threatening” by parents. If you’re going to make an appropriate … Continue reading
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If Only
The light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection. The tailgating woman was furious and honked her … Continue reading