40 year anniversary of the Mount St. Helens volcanic blastWhen I was seven I remember taking an end-of-the-year Sunday school field trip. My Aunt Barbara was our teacher, and cousin Monica and I played in the back seat of the silver Toyota Corolla as she drove toward a waterway in the dike area of Scappoose. All at once, she stopped the car in the middle of the road … [Read more...] about Where were you when the volcano blew?
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Weekend getaway: The five best Washington State beach locations
Looking for a long-weekend getaway somewhere on the Washington State coastline? This article outlines the best locations to set up base -- combining fun lodging options with inspiring beauty.I’m a Pisces, and as so invigorated by any kind of water — especially the ocean. As a child my family would visit Cannon Beach, Oregon for a few days at a time because it was the … [Read more...] about Weekend getaway: The five best Washington State beach locations
The 10 best views of the Seattle skyline
Seattle is an amazing city with one of the most beautiful backdrops in the world -- vast expanses of water and majestic mountains rising in all directions. The downtown area roars with skyscrapers and cranes building even more of the tall geometric shapes, while the surrounding hills provide endless rows of condo and apartment buildings as well as houses that started popping … [Read more...] about The 10 best views of the Seattle skyline
Photo Gallery: Pacific Northwest Spring flowers, a salve for our hearts in the time of corona virus
Introduction -- Nature is my medicineThroughout my life, in periods of darkness or profound sorrow, I've leaned into the natural world for help. Love and light always follow, even if not in the manner expected. Whether looking out my back window or actively hiking in a national park --trees, plants, animals and sunlight are my friends, bringing optimism and support that … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Pacific Northwest Spring flowers, a salve for our hearts in the time of corona virus
Rooftop bar Seattle: 10 of the best
Are there rooftop bars in Seattle? Perhaps because we are so well watered here in the Pacific Northwest, commercial real estate doesn't focus on outside seating areas, especially in the restaurant and bar scene. Still, when the sun pops out from three months worth of storm clouds, it can be nice to celebrate by sipping a favorite beverage outside, enjoying the faint Seattle … [Read more...] about Rooftop bar Seattle: 10 of the best
