When is it, do you think, we realize that what we each independently experience isn’t so different than what others have experienced? My, my…that was a deep thought. I began this post last night and I’ve no idea where I was going with all those Macrocosm vs. Microcosm notions…I’m certainly not in that headspace this … Continue reading Macrocosm vs. Microcosm
When Mr. Al and I begin an adventure, we like to pick a word as the armature for our mindset. Meaning…what do we want to focus on, what do we want to experience, how do we want to feel each day. For several adventures, the word(s) was “Easy Peasy.” On this adventure, we wanted to … Continue reading Delighted
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 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…
I dropped my son off at the airport this morning. He’s on a 10-day adventure and I’m left with a funny feeling. It marks a change in my life. A shift. Some people call it the empty nest syndrome. Whatever… I called my brother. He has three daughters, the last one just graduated from college … Continue reading That Funny Feeling
Mr. Al and I had the best time. We learned so much and are now fairly able to fish on our own. I say fairly because you need to just practice and fish and make goofy mistakes before you can really say you’re any good. Jeff Lyon was our instructor. He’s been teaching for five … Continue reading Orvis Fly Fishing School, Class Dismissed
If you’re looking for a town to be the same after more than 30 years, you’re going to be disappointed. If you’re looking for a certain area to help jog your 30-year memories, you’re going to be disappointed, too. I’m sure a strip mall or two will be blocking the view you remembered. But, if … Continue reading Hello, Colorado. Long Time No See
It’s the end of May and the weather is already beginning to heat up in the high desert. But, since we’re from Fog Land, the low 80s is hot to us. And it’s dry, too. Crunchy, dusty dry with a warm wind that blows pretty steadily. We arrived around 3:00pm and had just enough time … Continue reading Welcome to Elko
Good morning, Peeps! Have you been enjoying your Memorial Day long weekend? Mr. Al and I’ve been making lists of things-to-do-before-we-leave. Have you noticed that the closer a vacation gets, the more you realize how badly you need one? I’ll tell you what, I have definitely earned this one. Big Time. Yesterday, I pushed the … Continue reading Countdown to Travel
Hello, there! How’s your coffee this morning? Did someone bring it to you in honor of Mother’s Day? Now worries…me neither. I usually wake up long before my night-owl-of-a-son awakens. From me to you…. Whether in the here or the hereafter, it’s nice to remember our Moms, even if they do have their “Mommy … Continue reading That Word!
Chronicles of Cammy, my Fool's Journey and Travelogue 