We woke up early the next morning to take in the scenery as we cruised through the Tracy Arm Fjord. The sky was crystal clear as we cruised through, and the captain was able to take us further into the passage than usual. Also, because the weather was so beautiful, he opened up the heli-pad …
This sunset/moon rise was so amazing, it warrants its own post! After dinner on our third night on board, we headed outside to check out the scenery. We were greeted with the sun setting on one side, and the moon rising on the other. Sunset It was really windy 🙂 Can you tell? Moonrise …
We arrived back in PG late last night after a very long 15-hour drive. I think we are both getting a bit tired of the drive to Seattle – but we had a wonderful time in Alaska and a few extra days at my home in Seattle. It will take me a couple of posts …
We have too many cats. We don’t deny this. But, after all this time we realized that we hadn’t introduced the rest of our little family. So, here they are: our Four Fluffy Felines. Dora Dora is fluffy. Very very fluffy. She enjoys eating people food and shooting fur puffs into the air. Her favorite …
On May 6 my family held a Wake in honor of my Grandfather. Sadly, the camera battery died shortly into the afternoon. But, here are a few pictures of the beautiful photo and flower display that was put up to share with everyone who came. There are pictures from his childhood, early marriage, the kids …
This past Saturday we held a SURPRISE belated birthday celebration for Erin! It was so much fun, and the weather was fantastic! We lured Erin to Santa Rosa on Friday, and around lunchtime on Saturday Erin’s dad took her wine tasting. You know, we REALLY had to twist her arm to get her to go …
James Steven Cleary “Steve” April 22, 1936 – April 23, 2012 After fighting Stage IV colon cancer for nearly two years – my grandfather passed away Monday April 23rd at 6:10am, one day after his 76th birthday. Our entire family gathered in his hospital room for the few days before his death. I would never have …
Last Thursday Erin and I headed into San Francisco to attend a post office rally with her parents – Jeff and Sylvia – who are both letter carriers. We went to protest a move to 5 day mail delivery. While most of us would survive if we didn’t get mail on Saturday – this contraversial measure would …
Erin and I celebrated 6 months of married life this weekend! Ok – so it’s not a real anniversary, but we used it as an excuse to celebrate. We even used our china for the first time! I roasted a chicken and potatoes and made a yummy spring salad with arugula, mini heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers …
Last weekend Erin and I went our separate ways for a few days. She headed north to Seattle for a comic book convention, and I headed east to Philadelphia for the annual TESOL convention. We both got to be nerds for a few days, and we loved it. Here are some highlights from our trips! Erin …