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Fate Had Its Own Plans
Ed and Lorraine went to bed so quickly and quietly last night that I fell asleep on the couch. I had slept for most of the movie and I liked the silence and lighting of the room. I woke up … Continue reading
Finding Balance between Happiness and Disappointment
I woke up this morning with no set time to leave, but today would be the day I begin to head south – or so I thought. Grama and I spent the morning together waiting on Amanda, who didn’t feel … Continue reading
Posted in Family, History, Media, People, Photography, Travel
Tagged brewing company, ferry, Grandma, Washington
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Oak Harbor to Everett
This morning is one of my earlier ones on the trip. Uncle Ed’s neighbor has a long commute and leaves on his motorcycle at 4:00 am. That woke me up, I went to the bathroom, and then out to the car … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Food, Forts, History, Places, Travel, Water
Tagged ferry, lighthouse, museum, national parks, Washington
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A Tour of Whidbey Island
I used to be stationed on the USS Whidbey Island LSD-41 – a ship ported in Virginia Beach not to be confused with the island I heard wonderful things about – weather, tides, whales, and eventually some of my husband’s … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Food, History, Media, Motorcycle, Photography, Places, Plants, Travel, Water
Tagged Gold Wing, Jessica Aldridge, transportation, Washington, Whidbey Island
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Volcanically High Bears Crossing Borders
Sleep in until 6 am and then spend the morning reading until Pam and Chester are out of the shower and I can take a picture of his purple toe – the same one he hit on the ottoman yesterday … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Camping, Education, Family, Food, Friends, History, People, Places, Plants, Travel, Water
Tagged California, candy store, chainsaw carvings, national parks, wild
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