Life In The Pacific Northwest
Today we went and got take-out from one of our favorite local places: Mel and Mia’s (they’re offering takeout and curbside pickup). In the madness of these times, it’s critical to support our local businesses. Especially those that you adore.
Check out the macaroon Rebecca crafted! Isn’t it stunning? One of many reasons why I love these folks.
Today we went and got take-out from one of our favorite local places: Mel and Mia’s (they’re offering takeout and curbside pickup). In the madness of these times, it’s critical to support our local businesses. Especially those that you adore.
Check out the macaroon Rebecca crafted! Isn’t it stunning? One of many reasons why I love these folks.
So, a choir gathered for their regular rehearsal. Before the more draconian restrictions were set. They limited physical contact, practiced limited social distancing. Covid 19 is quite cruel. We’re seeing that it may be able to transmit through the air between people who showed no symptoms, which makes it that much scarier.
Anyway, I feel it’s important to point out the choir was following the promulgated protocols at the time of their last rehearsal.
The story had gone national. This link is to the local paper, The Skagit Valley Herald.
Sadly, a young man’s body was found on the campus of WWU. If you have any information, please call the Western Washington University Police at 360-650-3555, reference case # 20-0148.
WWU Campus Advisory: Police seek public’s help to identify body found on WWU campus from Bellingham
Traveling Robert, a YouTuber out of Miami. He and his RV have made their way throughout much of North America. In this video, he’s in Seattle. I love finding videos of folks discovering Seattle and hearing their insights.
Robert’s pretty positive about my favorite city, so I’m pleased with his recap. Give him a watch!
As a long-time aviation fan who also grew up on Navy bases, this look at a concept attack helicopter delighted me.
Update in the life of Carl: this Friday will be my last day at my current job. Though tinged with sadness (great people to be missed, though a commute to Bellevue I rejoice in leaving behind), I move forward. After exploring some re-training options, I plan to study Web and Application Development at Edmond Community College. Though still ironing out details, this path excites me. With a gap in my time starting next week, I plan to spend time catching up as many people as I can. Friendship: life’s best present.
A friend of mine shared this video with me today. Just. Wow! First the artistry of the film shines brilliantly. The story, though, carries it to great heights.
So, clearly, I recommend it. Check it out, then let me know what you think. I hope you love it as much as I.
Deeply alarming news for me:
From the Everett Herald: “Cyclist hospitalized after van driver hits her in Lynnwood“
So, though glad no “serious” injuries occurred, I feel a bit dis-ease. This happened a very short drive, and rather short walk from my house. With that, I pass by this exact spot several times a week as part of my regular walking/exercise regimen. As an avid cyclist (though a rather fair-weathered one right now) I ride past here quite often, too. From middle-school through high-school, I walked and rode past this intersection at least twice a day. Thus, my connection to this stretch of asphalt runs deep.
For me to see something as senseless as DUI/injury accident this deep into my personal geography unsettles. Reminds me of the tenuous nature of life, the randomness that permeates all our days. The great line “there but for the grace of God go I” captures my current feeling.
Some powerful aerial images of the flooding in north Whatcom county. Quite impressive damage. I know the area floods regularly, but this still seems dramatic.
I hope everyone managed to stay safe, dry and warm. Be safe my friends.