The Beauty of Fall

Having lived at the beach for many years, I forgot how much I loved fall leaves. Fall and spring are my absolute favorite times of the year. British Columbia, Alaska & the Pacific Northwest have certainly put on a color show this season.

Rose Hill, Manito Park, Spokane, Washington & Nellie Stewart Gills

I’m still catching up on posts, but today is hot off the press. I spent several hours at Rose Hill in Manito Park in Spokane, Washington. I started an easy stroll around the park but was overcome with emotion. Being there brought back so many memories of my paternal grandmother, Nellie Stewart Gills. I toldContinue reading “Rose Hill, Manito Park, Spokane, Washington & Nellie Stewart Gills”

B&B Family Lavender Farm       Sequim,Washington

If you love the look, smell, or taste of lavender, check out Sequim, Washington! Over the last fifty years, it has become known as the lavender capital of the United States.   There are more than a dozen lavender farms in Sequim.

Playing Catchup in Washington

It has been a while since my last post, and I have a lot to share. Summer in Denali National Park was a wonderful experience, but I wasn’t quite prepared for the long dark days in the winter.