Monthly Archives: July 2014

The Whales

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Mary Jane

They knew we were there. Toying with us, with dives and splashes. “Go ahead, do the tail thing,” they coaxed one another. “It makes the boat people squeal and shout!” We view their majesty with gasps of awe and wonder. … Continue reading →

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Days Three and Four: At Sea

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Mary Jane

Monday: Not exactly sure where we are at the moment. Today is scheduled to be a travel day. Feels strange to be without phone or internet connection. Probably healthy to take a break from all of that, but still odd … Continue reading →

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The Mountain Is Out

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Mary Jane

It’s my understanding that if you hear a local say, “The mountain is out today,” it means that Mount Rainier is clearly visible in the southeast. We’ve has an amazing view of the mountain for the last couple of days. … Continue reading →

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Day One: Seattle

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Mary Jane

Beautiful morning in Seattle. My rainy image of this city has been replaced with the reality of blue skies and warm temperatures. Excited to have a full day and night before tomorrow’s cruise to explore. The Marriott Waterfront is perfectly … Continue reading →

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Next Stop: Seattle

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Mary Jane

Leaving today for Seattle and then a week long cruise to Alaska. I’ll be really glad to finally be in the car on the way to the airport. Head still swirling with last minute details. Wonder if I remembered to … Continue reading →

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Moving The Ball Forward

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Mary Jane

There was an article on the Improvisational Life site that caught my eye. It suggested that the key to productivity was to “move the ball forward a little every day.” The thrust of the article was really about creative productivity. The recommendation … Continue reading →

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Life With the Animals

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Mary Jane

Things are a little out of whack so far today. Usually, Daisy sleeps later than I do. I normally manage to have a cup of coffee and read or write a little before getting involved with her morning routine. Her … Continue reading →

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Library In The Cloud

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Mary Jane

The number of things I don’t understand about the Cloud would fill volumes. All I know is that my Audible library is now in it. I have a virtual library in a virtual cloud. And then, of course, there’s the … Continue reading →

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The Peach

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Mary Jane

I sat looking at a basket of ripe peaches this morning thinking about what I should do with them. Maybe a cake topped with peaches. Possibly a topping for yogurt. A base for a smoothie? No, forget the smoothie. That … Continue reading →

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Yarn Bombing

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Mary Jane

Talk about coming late to the party. I had never heard of yarn bombing until I encountered it on the road leading to Highfield Hall. The yarn bombed trees are a lead in to the great outdoor exhibit, Portals and … Continue reading →

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