Its that time again, the cherry guy is at work, our trees are full of rainiers, we are picking two or three pints of raspberries a day and s...

We went to see Arlo Guthrie tonight at the Zoo . The last few shows at the zoo have been mediocre at best with screaming children, poor sou...

Ernest in the bed, June 24th, 2006 . This weather sucks. It is hot, sunny and generally great for those without things to do and Viewridge p...

Once again I have managed to slice my finger open with my felcos,so I can't type. Everything is just fine, Ernest had a very busy basset...

Jk said it best. Check it out here. I spent the morning at the paper sessions for VAF, while JK hung with the butterflies. I was happy to fi...

Okay, I have to admit that I really hate summer. I hate the fact it now is getting dark again. Everyone is happy summer is here, me, I can...

Not that you all care, but I have either been without internet connection (wireless card is kaput) or really just busy. This week I'm i...

OPI chocolate mousse, reef flip flops, talbots skirt, Bush School Graduation, Seattle, WA June 2006. God, I had no idea. I brought my cole h...

Between E.dd's worrisome cough (turned out to be allergies), my mother's complicated travel plans, TH's worsening cold and all d...

Ernest woke up this morning with something that sounds like kennel cough and that isn't good. He's due for his next set of shots thi...

I feel like I am grounded, a novice at flying and travelling, not quite sure which way is up or down today. I have no idea why. Maybe becaus...

Busy weekend, busy week, life is consumed by running outside with e.dd, running inside with dog, familial obligations and realizing that onc...

I really hate that song, but that is what I feel like today. I actually made it to the gym this morning, first time in a few days. I have de...

Weekend is over and Ernest puppy has learned to climb into my chair. We just put a large obstacle in his way and he's still trying to ge...

Ack, muggy day here. Made for cranky NMs running on no sleep and lack of enthusiasm for their appointed tasks. However, we had an upright b...

Oriental poppy, end of May 2006. I got home from work just in time to bring in four loads of laundry before the rain started. Even managed t...

Ernesto, the wonder basset, Seattle, Memorial Day 2006. I'm still recovering from this weekend. Not the excitement that comes from part...

Ernesto and TH spent a bunch of today sleeping. TH catching up from no sleep while traveling and Ernest from growing. The boy has eaten 5.5 ...

Bernese Mountain Basset, Goldendale, WA early May 2006. TH is home and not going anywhere for the next few days. Ernest met her at the airp...

New Tree chocolates - renew, restore and eat up. TH sent me a package from Woods Hole today with some treasures from Maine. Other than a nic...