06-30-25

 

New photo props in SLU.

06-29-25

 

Enjoying the pride parade with Molly this year.

06-28-25

 

Had a blast at an immersive llama and alpaca experience today.  We learned a lot about these cool camelids (alpacas were domesticated for their fiber, llamas for pack animals) and are now handlers with hugs, herding, trail walks, and feeding.  My friend for the trail walk, Chester, was a mix between a llama and alpaca.  He was sweet, not like the alpaca that spit on Alison and I.

06-27-25

 

TGIF.  Pride weekend, bring it on.

06-26-25

 

Looking at the chart on the treadmill this morning.

As I age, my intensity changes, it doesn't take as much to make a strong workout.

I try to spend most of my treadmill time at a heartrate of 130 (endurance) or 150 (push pace).

06-25-25

 

New artwork in the city for the empty retail space.  Love the Seattle vibe.

06-24-25

 

Plans are made to be re-made.  Grandma and Grandpa got to see Little P at least!

06-23-25

 Monday night with Mom.  A perfect evening to eat outside.

06-22-25

 

Before the kids show up, the church Little's room is so calm and peaceful and ready for play.  After the kids have been in our care for 90 minutes, the room and volunteers look completely done in.  This week was particularly rough, but we keep showing up and showing love.

06-21-25

 

Happy Soltice!  I like the naked riders who get together in groups and have a theme.  This year I loved that the "officials" who kept the cyclists corralled were all park rangers.

06-20-25

Enjoying a golden milk tea.  I like the buddha.
 

06-19-25

 

Exploring Burien with Ingress scanners open.

06-18-25

 

Our mural is getting refreshed.  Ladders, ladders, everywhere.

06-17-25

 

Everyone seemed so pleased that the protest against immigration enforcement was peaceful.  But what about all the property damage?  To historic areas, even.  Shame on the protesters for graffiti and for not having a more varied vocabulary and shame on Seattle for not removing it all week.

06-16-25

Photo credits to Grunkle.  Another fun evening of MAVen book club and Poppy's quest for continual movement.

06-15-25

Perfect weather evening to sit and people watch in Lumen field for the first club World Cup game this series.  Happy Father's Day!
 

06-14-25

 

My role is to baby wear Poppy during family parties so that she naps instead of screams.

Today was Sam's graduation party.

06-13-25

 A big vat of broth bomb soup.

This was a new BBQ flavor we have not yet tried, normally we use the Gesundheit tumeric & ginger healthy one.

The recipe called for tator tots, corn, tomato, beans, and I added polska kiabaska.

It was so yummy and now I am super sad that the company is no longer in business to reorder!

06-12-25

 

It's grad season for sure this year!  Four this year - Liam, Ethan, Brendin, and Sam.  The checkbook has not gotten this much action in a long time.

06-11-25

 

Presidents Award.

Promotion.

Featured on the company website in a dragon costume.

Yep, this is his year!

06-10-25

 

Trivia with Poppy girl and the family at Ounces in West Seattle.  I am crap at answering trivia questions, so I may as well walk the fussy baby.  Our team name was PoppyStopCrying!

06-09-25

 

Another bright sunshine morning in the apartment, love the shadow of the big happy ferns.  And love that I get to WFH all this week!

06-08-25

 

7.4 mile urban walk across 520 bridge this afternoon in 85+ degree weather.  Makes us appreciate ice water and air conditioning even more!

06-07-25

 

Dinner with Poppy girl!  And A&J and X&A and Grampa too of course!

06-06-25

 

Got home late Friday night but happy to have a new polka dot Thred Up box.  And then I turned and saw this incredible sunset!

06-05-25

 

Made a wrong turn on my walk to the clinic this morning so pivoted to walk through the Convention Center and Freeway Park.

06-04-25

 

Wednesday, grocery day.  After skipping last weeks delivery, I was happy to get the pink box this week with more fruits and veggies.

Too bad the blueberries got loose!

06-03-25

 

Evening plans that popped up - Ingressing in a rose garden in Tukwilla and a quick walk with Poppy girl.

06-02-25

 

Monday morning sunrise, so pretty!  Here goes another week!

06-01-25

 

Happy three month birthday Poppy!