Art Impromptu

A young man made an artful rock tower while we picnicked at Little Squalicum Beach the other day. He continued on, making towers down the shore. This one was my favorite.

So a String Walks into a Bar...

...and orders a drink. The bartender says "I'm sorry, we don't serve strings here." So the string walks out again. The next day he tries again, but the bartender says "I told you, we don't serve strings here." The third day, the string has an idea-- he tangles himself up and ruffles up his ends, goes back to the bar, and orders a drink. The bartender examines him suspiciously. "Are you a string?" He asks. "No," the string replied. "I'm a frayed knot."

Now you've heard your bad joke for the day.

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.

Skywatch Friday: Clouds over Kayak

Kayakers in the Northwest
think all weather is best!

click here for other skies.

Crows and Tree

This stripped-down picture of crows in a tree barely looks like a photo... but it does look a lot like the wallpaper I want for our entry hall!

Village Books

Three employees share a story and a laugh at Village Books, the best li'l bookstore in the whole wide world! Well, according to me, anyway. See previous Village Books-related posts with Heliconia Growing, Garth Stein at the Chuckanut Radio Hour (which is put on by Village Books), and The Village Green.

The Road

The high road is a lonely one
But his steps still echo
long after he's gone.

chair and snowdrops

yesterday the moss was brushed off
and my youngest girl sat,
eating her lunch
amid the sunshine and snowdrops

Found Art

This is my kind of Where's Waldo hunt...
Simple, fast and easy.

Libra

"Libra" by Mexican sculptor Sebastian graces the sidewalk outside the Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher building. Nineteen of his pieces will be on display in Bellingham until the end of the year at which point they will begin a Canadian tour.