The Pam Way

Stages West Pigeon Forge Tennessee We recently went on a vacation to Tennessee, and a part of our road trip around the state was to stop in Pidgeon Forge, home to Dollywood. While our trip entailed listening to live country music, eating Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, riding coasters in Dollywood, seeing the Great Smokey Mountains, … Continue reading The Pam Way

A Thoughtful Child

Most of us are so wrapped up in our own world that it's challenging to step outside our brains and think about someone else. Our days are filled with trying to get everything done and caring for those in our immediate circle. As a result, we rarely have the mental space to think about someone … Continue reading A Thoughtful Child

I’m Writing a Book and Need Help

No matter how far you progress through life, you still don't know what you don't know. That is never more obvious to me than when I try something new. My current something new is figuring out how to publish a book. I have been working on a book for a while now, and I'm nearing … Continue reading I’m Writing a Book and Need Help

More Than Basketball

The Mt. Baker High School boy's basketball season recently came to a conclusion. Years ago, I had told myself I would never coach high school sports again, at least while my daughter was young. I coached high school track, cross country, and girls’ basketball. While I enjoyed the coaching piece, the time commitment had me … Continue reading More Than Basketball

Back To Western

Old Main, Western Washington University The other day I had the opportunity to return to Western Washington University. This is my alma mater, and while it is just up the hill from my office, I rarely return to the brick-laid campus where I spent so much time. I have been back a few times for … Continue reading Back To Western

Learn It, Do It, Teach It

Learn It, Do It, Teach It I was talking with someone on our Moceri Construction team yesterday about what he has been enjoying since he came on board. He has been with us for about six months and has done a wide variety of projects, many of which were new to him. He has enjoyed … Continue reading Learn It, Do It, Teach It

Talking Movement

Jett Movement Academy Podcast Fitness is a big part of my life. I see it as a key piece of being healthy along with stress reduction, eating healthy, and getting enough sleep, and it is the piece that I am most consistent with on this list. I have been intentional about seaming movement into different … Continue reading Talking Movement

Taking a Break

Looking Back at Port Townsend, WA, from the Coopville Ferry on our last trip of the summer This summer I appear to have taken an unintentional break from blogging. I didn’t stop writing altogether. I have written some articles for a few publications and did some writing for a couple other projects that may or … Continue reading Taking a Break

Perspective

My view of Lummi Island from north of the ferry landing Over the Memorial Day weekend, we took a day trip out to Lummi Island. This is a place I grew up going to and have been to hundreds of times. As we pulled up to the ferry line in Fiji, our VW Westfalia, it … Continue reading Perspective

My Easter egg Hunt

My Reward Easter is in the rearview mirror and today I went out and did some weed eating I should have done before we hosted, but the weather and me not wanting to got in the way. I did mow so I wasn’t a total slacker. With Lindsey and I hosting I was in charge … Continue reading My Easter egg Hunt