Watering for a friend.

I just finished a watering job for a friend/neighbor. She has a lovely and peaceful garden on the water that inspires me to do more in my own garden! It's a little slice of heaven...

Biking for exercise.

Good morning! I'm usually heading out on a morning walk about now, but on the 4th of July I hurt my foot wearing flip-flops all day. I cut it, it got infected and very sore. So I'm on antibiotics and while it heals I'm biking instead of walking. My bike is in serious need of a tune-up and it really is a clunker, but there is a nice flat 10-mile ride from my house that I'm doing. Every other bike passes me going twice as fast, but I'm getting a work out and it feels good!

It's been hot here!

We can't complain about much in the summertime here in the Pacific Northwest, but this week has been hotter than usual and most of us don't have a/c. It's for such a short spell that it really is enjoyable and I'd take it over a cold and dark day anytime! But when you have single pane windows and face west, it's probably a good idea to move the candles, otherwise they might go a little limp. Hope it's nice wherever you are!
Happy Monday!

On my feet.

I'm in the middle of a seven-out-of-eight days of work in a row.

Feeling a bit like this guy...

Card purchased at Dana's Showhouse is by Palm Press.

Happy Friday!

Tags.

What a sweet idea! A friend asked me to make the tags for the little jars of honey she is giving away at a bridal shower this weekend. I love the way they turned out!

A night out.

I went to see Asleep at the Wheel at Jazz Alley in Seattle last night. What a fabulous venue and show! The band has nine Grammys and the original group has been playing together for 44 years. The show ended in time for us to catch the 10:05 ferry home and there was still just enough daylight to snap a few pics.

Independence Day.

Happy 4th of July to my American friends!

I'm avoiding all the downtown hoopla today and staying home. I have a cousin that just moved to Bainbridge Island so he will come over later with his family for a barbecue and bonfire, and we'll enjoy the fireworks from here. 

Wherever you are, I wish you clear skies and a safe celebration! xo

Focus.

I was trying to capture a photo of a bee, but every time I got focused it flew off. I have over a dozen photos that look just like this one, nice photos of the lavender, but not of the bee! Oh well, I love digital cameras just for this reason…lots of room for mistakes and once in a while, a surprise.
Now I'm off to get myself focused….

In the garden...

This time of year, it's all about the garden, bugs and all...

Quiltscapes.

Loving these quiltscape paintings by Rebecca Barker!

I picked up these cards at the La Conner Quilt Museum last year. I did send a few of them out, but I have not been able to part with these last three. It's why I have such a huge card stash. Gotta start letting go! Or go buy more : )

Happy Monday!

I won!

Michele Maule had a giveaway over on her blog last week and I

won this delightful little watercolor. So happy!

I'm hoping my luck holds because I'd really like to win the

raffle at the Rotary Auction today. I went to the preview

last night before the movie and although there is nothing

I feel I have to be at the starting line and run for, I am going shopping!

"Chef"

I saw this movie last night and really enjoyed it. It's a little predictable, but it held my attention and I really laughed. It was just what I needed after a busy day!

Walk in the rain.

Roger Miller said, "Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet." Taking it literally, I just did my five-mile walk in the rain this morning and feel great. I am a little wet and by the end my sneakers were very squishy, but it was almost cleansing. Ready to take on anything! Happy Friday to all!

By the sea.

Tuesday was a gorgeous evening so I went out to sit on the rocks to just unwind. I took plenty of pics of the sky and sunset, but the colors on the beach caught my eye. So as the water ebbed and flowed ever so slightly I snapped away. I love the blues of the mussel shells the most!

Wednesday words.

P. S.  There are six months until Christmas!

Birthday love.

My son, my first-born, is 24 years old today. We had a lovely dinner together last night in Seattle to celebrate. He has grown up to be an amazing human being, making his mama very proud.
I love the song "I Lived" by One Republic, but never really listened to the lyrics until recently. I read that the songwriter, Ryan Tedder, wrote them for his son. I shared them with my son today on Facebook. Here they are...

Hope when you take that jump, you don’t fear the fall.
Hope when the water rises, you build a wall.
Hope when the crowd screams out, they’re screaming your name.
Hope if everybody runs, you choose to stay.
Hope that you fall in love and it hurts so bad,
The only way you can know is give it all you have.
Hope that you spend your days, but they all add up.
When that sun goes down, hope you raise your cup.
And I hope you don’t suffer, but take the pain.
Hope when the moment comes, you’ll say…
I did it all.
I owned every second that this world could give.
I saw so many places.
Yeah, with every broken bone I swear I lived.

Last day of spring!

We've had a wonderful spring here in the Pacific Northwest, but it feels like it could go on a bit longer…not quite summer here yet. Today's forecast is for rain and cool temps. The days are almost at their longest though. These pics were taken last night just before 9:00 p.m. Happy Friday all!

Wednesday words.

Detour.

I found myself driving through Bremerton yesterday and remembered TKW's post about The Weekender in Manette so I decided to take a detour and check it out. Unfortunately the store is only open Thursday thru Sunday, but I walked around this very cute town and now I'm having visions of owning a little shop there myself. Maybe a tea shop!