07-31-25

 

Back on the rooftop at work, but this time for lunchtime and this time to try to catch a glimpse of the Blue Angels.  Normally Pioneer Square is the perfect spot for some flybys, but this year it seemed to be more noise without the jets nearby.

07-30-25

 

Worked late again tonight, but got off soon enough to check out the sound bath meditation session at Pier 62.  Lovely evening, lovely chance to slow down, hope to go again.

07-29-25

 

LONG day at work today.

I was at work a little after 7am to get myself and the conference rooms prepared to begin testing, and stayed late for a BBQ dinner on our work rooftop.

I've never tested before, but here we go for our first four week test cycle and I am learning fast as a testing focal to keep people, test scripts, and test bugs organized.

07-28-25

 

Poppy was not a fan of having out MAVen book club meeting on a rented boat, but she does seem to be a fan of peanut butter!

07-27-25

 

My happy place!  One of my favorite restuarants, a nice walk to get there, and prickly pear margarita.  Three cheers for Agua Verde cantina!

07-26-25

 

Torchlight parade.  New location, new time.  Good vibes.

07-25-25

 

Tried a new restuarant tonight, one that has been on my list for awhile.  Loved the vibe and the big margaritas, didn't love the mole burrito.  But would like to go back and try the tacos.

07-24-25

 

We took little Poppy on a grand adventure today.  First time away from her folks for an entire afternoon.  It made the Allied family BBQ so much more fun, to have her to dote on and to have her to talk about instead of boring work stuff.  She was a doll and we had a blast.

07-23-25

 

Done with Invisalign in mid August, can't wait!  Very good news at the dentist this morning...

07-22-25

 

We walk a lot of the same city streets over and over.  Tonight, though, we went a different way and saw some different stuff.

07-21-25

 

Surprise new artwork in the bathroom.  Gave me a chuckle.

07-20-25

 

Mantinee performance of an Empire Strikes Back parody.

07-19-25

 

Family day.  Adrienne visiting from Hawaii, with a xylophone for Poppy.

07-18-25

 

Happy anniversary to us!  Happy to finally get to check out La Fortuna, and happy to still be happily married after 33 long years!

07-17-25

 

More commute art.  Walking to and from work can be draining, especially on hot weather days, but it is also energizing with so much to see and enjoy.

07-15-25

 

Poppy and volleyball at Green Lake tonight.

07-14-25

 

It's another Monday in Amazon land.  Meet Mom at Doppler.  Walk with Mom.  Eat with Mom & Bruce.  Repeat.  Grateful for this weekly ritual.

07-13-25

 

Last morning in Victoria.  We were able to see the pickle boat balet before catching our seaplane flight home.

07-12-25

 

Exploring Butchart Gardens.  So many blooms!

07-11-25

 

Hello Victoria and hello Craigdarroch Castle!  Hanging out with Nathaniel and Diana to remember Renee.

07-10-25

 

A busy last day before vacation.  UW ulumni event and a quick Poppy visit.

07-09-25

 

More photos of 3rd Ave.  Noticed today that the sidewalk art bleeds into the empty storefront art in some places.

07-08-25

 Commute day, but enjoying the new mural art on the sidewalks on 3rd Ave.

07-07-25

 

Same Monday night traditions of walk, dinner, and leftovers with Mom, but at a new venue tonight.

07-05-25

 

Exploring the Two Line on the east side.  Enjoyed Redmond.

07-04-25

 

Home alone for the 4th this year.  Our view doesn't disappoint.

07-03-25

 

My first experience with the concert truck, bringing chamber music to sites all over the country.

07-01-25

 

It's July, seaplane ride coming soon!