Click on picture to enlarge Robin's Woods is located in a forested area on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. Our largest industry is logging, and at the end of the summer, we have lots of what is called "slash" piles in the logged areas, waiting to be burned during the damp and rainy winter season. Despite the fact that logging is a necessary industry, I find the presence of these slash piles sad and a little depressing to look at, but they do have their own unique beauty as well... Read Full Story
This week, I'd like to thank some of the nicest people that I've met through Entrecard. For commenting on my blog, being regular readers, kindred spirits, or just all around great folks, I thank you all. And yes, you're just going to have to click on them to find out who they are! Read Full Story
It's been a heck of a ride the past few years, and the last week culminated in one of the most exciting events of our life. After seemingly endless years of waiting and an anxiety filled week, we have a monumental announcement to make. Princess Cupcake is officially a member of the family, in every way, (as well as some that make things a little confusing!) Before you say "What ??" allow me to explain. As her grandfather and ever present, stable male figure in her life, Hubby has pretty much... Read Full Story
Some recent unusually clear skies and a full moon have given us a particularly spectacular view over the water lately. This is the moon rising in the early evening, while the trees are still lit by the setting sun behind us. More here. Read Full Story
Another shot from the same beach where my favorite picture of my husband was taken. The light and atmosphere was just incredible. I wish I'd taken even more pictures than I did that day. Click on picture to enlarge and see that incredible light! More here Read Full Story
This week, I would like to say a big Thank You to Brits Pub in Pasadena, California, for serving the best traditional English fish and chips dinner I've had since I was a kid. Brits was one of my favorite places to eat when I lived in CA, and I was happy to find on this trip that Peter and Elizabeth are still running it and still serving up the most authentic British fare in the US. Accompanied by bottles of Heinz Catsup, HP Sauce, and malt vinegar, I was one happy camper at the dinner table... Read Full Story
