Music and Cats

Shortly before my sister’s husband turned 40, he bought a Porsche. It was not a middle-aged-crazy car, he maintained, because he bought it while still in his 30’s. And, truthfully, I believe him, because he’s not really a mid-life crisis sort of guy.
This September, my brother-in-law and I will both be 45. (Interestingly, my brother-in-law […]

If you grew up in the United States, then you will have read the Declaration of Independence. Have you ever read Thomas Jefferson’s rough draft of the document, which was edited by Benjamin Franklin and John Adams prior to being presented to the Congress?
Here’s one of the best-known portions of the document, indicating deletions […]

A quick trip to the Ballard Farmers’ Market with Nina netted me beautiful young leeks at a favorite veggie and flower stand, a new bar of handmade soap scented with lavender, mint and tea tree oil, tastes of glorious arugula-walnut pesto, hummus, and a Moroccan sauce of roasted tomatoes, apples, shallots, garlic and saffron. Oh, […]

Let me elaborate: It’s too beautiful a day in Seattle for me to spend more than a few moments here at the computer writing. There’s a Farmer’s Market to enjoy, shrubs to prune, cherries to pit (while enjoying a cold drink on the front porch), and so much more. I’ll be back after dark. In […]

Because Sergei is such a quirky, affectionate, playful puppycat, I’m not always conscious of what a strikingly beautiful creature he is.
See the animals at the Friday Ark.