DSC_0027, originally uploaded by Gail Coulter.
The Sound was gray that morning. But it wasn’t the kind of gray that wrapped the world in a soft neutral cocoon. It was the gray that had shards of light and the promise of flashes of sun. And indeed the sun did come out. And then the San Juans were something to see.
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Thanks for checking back my friends. It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted. We’ve had several “events” this past couple of weeks, but we are all alive and well (still kicking). This is the Point Wilson Lighthouse outside of Port Townsend. I’ll post a few more pictures another time.
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I just don’t get it. Ok, Michael Jackson was a good performer. Farrah Fawcet was a nice woman who made a few movies. I am sorry that they died. But I don’t understand why the universe has gone crazy. How do their deaths rate two full days of news coverage? I’m not callous? But I just don’t get it?
Baker Theater 2, originally uploaded by Gail Coulter.
Bellingham is full of historic buildings and wonderful places to visit. But like any city that has history behind it, there are also some challenges (not drawbacks, but rather surprises). The challenge here is driving to these wonderful places to visit, these historic buildings. The reason for this confusion is that Bellingham is actually an incorporation of three smaller cities that have roots in the past century. Hence street names and directions have merged across several boundaries. This can create some frustration, minor frustration for me, a little more frustration for my husband. My husband calls the city a ”boars nest.” (He’s from Arkansas). I asked him what exactly a ”boar’s nest” is (I didn’t know). He said that a boar’s nest is a place where a boar lives that is all rooted up, basically a mess. He called the city a boar’s nest because the streets of the city are not laid out in a grid like pattern (nothing at all like Salt Lake City, which is fine with me). Streets bend and turn illogically and then suddenly deadend. One way streets blend into two ways and suddenly becomes one way again. And then finally (drum roll please), streets start out with one name and morph into another name, making it almost impossible to find an address. For instance (and this is just one of many instances), in one area of town a street is ‘The Hannegan’. A few blocks down the road that name drops off and becomes ‘Woburn’, and then in another few blocks, the name of the street morphs into ‘Yew’. You can see the problem. So, we must make provisions for driving in this city that could make steam erupt from the ears if a person has low tolerance for driving around in circles. And that provision is in the form of a brand new navigation system installed in my car. Good call, husband, especially for a city where the streets look like a ‘boar’s nest’. Doesn’t bother me a bit. I like the character (both the city and my husband who calls it a boar’s nest).
Flowers of Montgomery 2, originally uploaded by Gail Coulter.
If we don’t have money, we’re still rich with God’s gifts. How can any of us not feel wealthy (or at least well off)?
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Steven, I want to tell you what a wonderful man and father I think you are. The biggest gift you can give your children is your presence and active participation. I see this in you all the time. I saw you take little David rock climbing (and you’re a really careful and skilled rock climber) and I saw you take him on a father/son camping trip (which I thought was brave with a then not quite four year old). You bathe the children, feed them, care for them, and support your darling wife. You support your family as you make wise choices in your job. Your children will grow up to be close to you and honor you. I am so proud of you, my son. And very soon you will have one other little soul within your family, a little girl. Happy Father’s Day.
DSC_0054, originally uploaded by Gail Coulter.
Two dogs came out to greet me. Greeted me like a long lost friend. Tails wagging, smiles on their faces, “Come on in and sit a spell.” Going out to take pictures of barns along rural roads has its advantages.
DSC_0053, originally uploaded by Gail Coulter.
Sick husband, sick dog. I need a flower today. Husband is doing just fine, just sore. Not worried about him. Doctor said just great. We’re both more worried about Sparky. We don’t know what’s the matter with Sparky, except his foot hurts. and I’m exhausted. I need a flower today. It’s a good thing I’ve got a flower handy.
DSC_0041, originally uploaded by Gail Coulter.
Flowers, flowers everywhere. A whole farm devoted to flowers. What a lovely place.
DSC_0038, originally uploaded by Gail Coulter.
Here’s the same location as yesterday, but the shot is a little different. Paulsbo is a darling town on the pennisula. The area is full of lakes and Sound.
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