When I’m adventuring out of town
And so…my metamorphosis continues. There are two stray kitties that Mr. Al and I have taken under our wing. The island is full of stray kitties. Overrun with them and it’s bad cuz so many birds nest on the ground. Birds are going down kitty tummies and kitties are still hungry. Anyway…we bought a bag … Continue reading Big Island Time
Aloha! It’s been a week of activities and very little photos. I’m in that mood where you really don’t want to write about it and photo about it. You just want to BE about it. I’m in a state of metamorphosis. So…not much to show for the stuff we’ve done. Mr. Al, myself and Friend … Continue reading Quiet Chronicles
The first time at any of these gi-normous conventions are slightly overwhelming. Bright Lights, Big Noise. But people are really nice. And happy. And enthusiastic with their opinions. The first thing I learned is you can’t do it all. So many workshops and events happening simultaneously. And, alas, I’ve not yet learned how to bi-locate, … Continue reading Worldcon Impressions From a First Timer
I’m here at the RWA (Romance Writer’s Association) Convention. A First Timer. I’ve even a ribbon that says so. I was told it’s pretty overwhelming. And guess what? It is! I volunteered for a three-hour gig helping authors at the major book signing for the public. I had a long row of them to fetch … Continue reading What Nora Says
When you think of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, you probably get the image of The Space Needle….and….a steaming cup of coffee….and…..rain and…..um…..right….. Mt. Rainier. The Mountain. Such a commanding presence… …imposing and grand. Majestic. Last weekend, Mr. Al and I took our out-of-town guests to pay our new neighbor, Rainier, a visit. We’re only 45 minutes … Continue reading The Mountain
I was beginning to doubt if these two little movies would ever upload. They did…took all night and well into the morning, can you believe that? They’re only 2 and 3 minutes each! Geez! Here you go: Part One of Sunday Cameo with Anni In this video, Anni mentions Lake Plitvice. Here are some pictures she … Continue reading An Introvert Travels
I do. I think you can go home again. Thomas Wolfe disagreed, but perhaps his definition of “home” is different from mine. I’m sitting in the Sacramento, CA airport waiting for my flight back to Seattle. My Peet’s cappuccino is beginning to take effect. Got croissant flakes all over my poor laptop from my egg … Continue reading Yes, Thomas, I think you can…
It’s strange visiting a place where you once lived. Makes it difficult to entertain in your own home. Unless you have a dear friend like mine, who has thrown open her doors to me, allowing me to throw open her doors to my friends…well, actually to my son. I’ve taken over her sun porch. I’ve … Continue reading Eureka Encore
It being Mr. Al’s birthday and all, we took a little three-day trip to the town of Mossyrock on Hwy 12, nestled between three bodies of water: Rife Lake, Mayfield Lake and Swofford Pond. Had it been lovely weather like the week before, we would have explored all three. But it wasn’t and we didn’t. … Continue reading Mini Adventure to Mossyrock
I’ve been re-reading Charles de Lint. Right now, I’m reading Moonheart. (Goodreads says I’m reading something else, but that’s only because I haven’t figured out how that works when you change your mind and don’t want to read your current read.) Moonheart holds up beautifully, despite the fact the characters listen to records and cassettes. It’s the … Continue reading Author Revisited
Chronicles of Cammy, my Fool's Journey and Travelogue 