Happy trails to you...

...until we meet again.

It's not really goodbye goodbye. Still, I have so much going on I just can't keep up with it all. I don't want to give up running, school, writing, or family and friends, so I'm afraid it has to be Bellingham Daily Photo that goes. Luckily, Eli and my good friend Lorelle are working out a time-share arrangement with BDP, so they'll keep it going together. I'm excited to see the fresh ways they'll each look at Bellingham and share it with you. It's amazing how there's always something new to see just around the corner, and how everyone sees something different about our beautiful town. Thank you, Lorelle and Eli!

Although I can't keep up with a daily photo blog, I can't give up the blogging habit entirely (nor do I want to!). I'll just be over at what is my currently oft-neglected blog, lizziviggi and the life worth living, and I'll make sure it's not quite so neglected.

I hope to see you there, old friends.

A Morning Run

We posted a running photo on Sunday, and a foggy photo on Monday... why not combine the two and post a foggy running photo today?

This was the mini race at the Whatcom Race for Education on Saturday, for kindergarten through second-grade only. I would never be tacky enough to brag about my kindergartner, who beat out quite a few older kids to come in second place, but... oh, who am I kidding? Of course I'm that tacky!

Whatcom Race for Education

Over 200 participants ran the 5k Race for Education at Civic Field,
which raises money for kids in our community.

Leaves of Grass

I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey work of the stars.
--Walt Whitman

Skywatch Friday: Bellingham Marina Sunset

Do you think they meant to dress alike?

Rope-Walking at Taylor Dock

This enterprising young man and his friends strung a rope across a section of Taylor Dock and worked on their balancing act over the water last week. No one made it across while I was watching, but I think plunging into the bay was all part of the fun anyway.

Where Summer Feet Stepped

the ground flutters orange and yellow
the sweet, musky scent of finished lives
rising from the leaves

Skywatch Friday: A Cloudy Day at Lake Padden

We're camping this weekend, so see y'all on Monday!

Who needs a tissue?

Orange Dahlia

The fountain of knowledge is flowing...

...and classes have begun at Western Washington University.

Bellingham Bay Marathon

Alas, I could not run the half-marathon and take pictures at the same time. Next time I'll have to find a way, because a couple thousand people running like a sweaty river down Holly Street is a beautiful thing! Anyway, the only picture I do have of the race is this one of me about to cross the finish line, and looking more than a little insane!

Take a Hike!

It's good for you.

It's another warm day--

--dress accordionly.

Viking Night

The bidding got a little crazy on Viking Night at Western Washington University on Thursday, September 16. Viking Night is an annual event at Carver Gym to raise money for WWU athletics programs. There was a silent auction, live auction, wine tasting, dinner, and all around great time for the hundreds of Western boosters in attendance. 

Picking Blackberries

the miniature curves of ripe fruit
burst like bubbles
just as satisfying
but much sweeter

Morning Beach in the afternoon...

...summer weather in the fall.

Aw, nuts!

Bike MS Ride

Sunday morning, my friend Kristen and I went for a run from my house to Larrabee State Park. We didn't know we would be sharing part of our route with a couple thousand cyclists, all biking to raise money for the National MS Society. We all picked the same spot to stop and rest and enjoy some lunch-- but while they hit the road to keep sweating the miles, Kristen and I got in our nice comfy cars for the ride back.