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

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

Lessons Learned: Our Not So Barn Cats

Milly likes to supervise Martha and Moxie's dinner time Milly sharing her bed with Moxie (front) and Martha (leg draped) Our family has never been cat people. Lindsey and I both had them as kids, but having a house cat has never really appealed to us. Plus, I’m allergic to them, so having itchy eyes … Continue reading Lessons Learned: Our Not So Barn Cats

Enjoy Something For What It Is

Bowling Across America By Mike Walsh I love games. I love playing them. I love learning about them. I even love reading about them. I love games so much that I have an Instagram page dedicated to nothing but games, @yardgamenation. I am always on the lookout for books about games in hopes that I … Continue reading Enjoy Something For What It Is