Burning the Late Night Oil

Another New Year's Eve shot from Lizzi and Eli's party.  This was removed from the chaos of the kids and the confetti, but I think it's just as festive and fun.

No Words Needed

It's just... summer.

I'll buy a beer...

...for whoever correctly guesses this establishment first.

Mostly because I want to go there and have a beer.

Weekend Reflections: Beer

More of a weekend refraction than a weekend reflection,

this shot was taken during happy hour at Archer Ale House in Fairhaven.

And a happy hour it was indeed.

Happy Weekend of Eat!

Years ago, our group of friends decided there needed to be a holiday to brighten up the long stretch of late winter. The days are dreary and cold, and it's a long time between New Year's and Easter, when we drink a lot and eat a lot, respectively. So we created our own holiday, one that dispenses with the formalities of any religious or political trappings, and focuses on the best parts: getting together with our best friends, eating decadent food, drinking as much as we want (during the day-- gasp!), and just hanging out and having a good time. Everyone brings a movie to share, and we watch whatever is brought, no questions or complaints. Oh, and then we do it all again the next day. We dubbed this celebration of food and friends the Weekend of Eat, and it's always the last weekend in February. I invite all my friends around the globe to celebrate the Weekend of Eat with their loved ones-- it's all of the fun, and none of the obligation, of your typical holiday.

This wonderful picture was put together by a very creative trio who make magic with the camera-- my friend Chad, my sister Melanie, and my brother-in-law Andy. I'm sure I'll be sharing more of their work in the future.

Bikes at Boundary Bay

Another oh-so-Bellingham image-- the pile of bikes in front of Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro. Rain or shine, most of us like to leave the cars home when we can... but it's a much nicer experience to bike in summer! My preferred method of cooling off after a sweaty bike ride is to hang out in the Boundary Bay beer garden and enjoy their world-famous scotch ale while listening to Yogoman Burning Band. I close my eyes and imprint the feeling in my soul, to help me get through the long rainy months ahead!