more on the weather

Interesting pattern in the clouds -- 10.22.05

Is it foggy or blue skies? Both!? Weird. -- 10.24.05

The sun trying to peek through the cloud cover -- 10.25.05

rocketboom

Have you guys been to Rocketboom? Definitely have to go there, it's a smart and mostly funny video blog. They do an awesome job. I'd actually love to be a part of something like this. Really got a chuckle out of today's post. Enjoy!

afloat on the asphalt

After the rain -- Bellevue, WA -- 10.19.05

s'more?

There's a restaurant in the area that lets you make s'mores at your table as a desert. Always wanted to try it, 'cause I love anything that reminds me of when I was a kid. It was a special occasion and I got to pick the desert, no compromising. : )

S'mores @ BluWater/Leschi -- Seattle, WA -- 10.17.05

Extremely low light, flash on the p&s would've ruined the atmosphere. Gives you the idea though. Little campfire at your table. : )

pretty in pink

Sunset over Puget Sound -- Seattle, WA -- 10.16.05

The pink was short lived, literally just a minute later this scene was all grays and blues. The pink was pretty, but eery in a way.

what the world needs

"Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." ~ Dr. Howard Thurman


Update (8:47pm): I'm not quite sure why I feel the need to qualify an entry on my own blog. But I do, and have been thinking about it off and on today. So, here it is ... when I posted this quote the line of thinking was about career path and what people choose to do with their time. Of course, I do realize it can and will be viewed from whatever point of view the reader chooses. Evidence, the first comment. So, take from it what you will. All best. : )

one public opinion

Earlier today I read a story about privatization. The story referenced a province in Canada, but it got me to thinking about public versus private and what the consequences could be. Anyway, I made the comment to a friend that I don't really understand why we are not willing to commit ourselves to keeping public areas, resources, infrastructure, etc... public. Why aren't we willing to make the same commitment now as we have been in years past?

Then, while on assignment today I noticed this...


It's a handrail. Scraped and scratched up from skateboards ... well caused by people practicing their skateboarding skills on it anyway. In some places along the rail it's conceivable that someone could possibly scrape or cut their hand if they attempted to use it. Leading me to my point, maybe one reason we are not willing to make the commitment to keep public areas public is lack of respect. For most of us they are something we've always had and can't imagine them ever going away. A given in our society to this point, and we really (unrealistically) don't think we should have to pay more taxes to keep it that way. Obviously, this is only one example. The railing may seem like a small and trivial thing, and maybe it seems I'm making something out of nothing. Hey, I'm all for them having fun and perfecting their sport. Lack of respect is the real issue on my mind here. Granted it's only one piece of a larger issue, but really it's all the seemingly small things like this that add up and create the bigger issues, like privatization.

imagine the possibilities

While making some entries in my iCal calendar tonight ... I began to, somewhat mindlessly, scroll through the months. Which then turned into years. Suddenly it became very interesting as I started thinking about how old I'd be in say, 2033 ... a year I haven't even begun to fathom the existence of yet. Then the year 2040 appeared and I thought, "My God, I can't even imagine being 70 years old! That's double my current age and a whole lifetime from now!" Then I started to think about the vast changes I've seen in the last few years alone ... the possibilities abound. The thoughts continue to roll in, it's quite amazing to me where a little calendar surfing can take the mind. : )

tell your story

Brazilian author Paulo Coelho, most widely known for his book The Alchemist writes a column. A copy appears in my e-mail a few times a month. Usually his message stems from an allegory of some sort, and always there is something to learn. Often it's something I needed to hear at that moment. I have found the columns, as well as Coelho's books, despite some noticeable differences in wording (due to translation), to be inspiring and thought-provoking.

"Tell your story: Yes, tell your story. Show your example. Tell everyone it's possible, and others shall feel the courage, to climb their own mountains." ~ Paulo Coelho

experience the difference

Sign of fall on the forest floor -- Seattle, WA -- 10.09.05

I went on my first official barefoot hike today. : ) I'd been going on little barefoot mini-hikes for a few weeks here and there. But I'm considering this to be my first real attempt. : )

At this point, I must admit that I did not make it through the entire hike barefoot. There were a some places I opted to put the sandals back on. ; ) But overall the experience was amazing. I had the best time! My bare feet insisted on keeping the pace slow for one thing ... believe me I noticed every little thing on the ground. I'm sure we must have invented shoes so we could move along faster in the first place. But now, taking them off and slowing down may be one thing that helps keep me sane. ; ) Thank you Lone, for the inspiration.

Me -- Seattle, WA -- 10.09.05

evening ferry

Seattle, WA -- 10.08.05

they say life is not a spectator sport

I'm not really sure why I feel compelled to tell this story, but I am. So I will. : ) It's just kind of a little glimpse into another's life, and God knows I love that. So, I'm in traffic yesterday afternoon. I'm not paying a whole lot of attention to anything, mostly just zoning out waiting for the light to change. I know there's a blue volvo in front of me, but that's about it. Anyway, the light changes and we move to the next light ... I must have snapped out of my drone-like state, because I notice the man driving the blue volvo is petting a large dog that's occupying the front passenger seat. You can just tell that dog loves him by the way he keeps looking over at the man. The way the sun is reflected I can see doggy nose prints all over the windshield on the passenger side. : ) Suddenly I think this would be fun to share with you. So I fumble through my bag, grab the point & shoot and turn it on. I got one frame before the light changed and they were gone.

Man & dog -- Bellevue, Wa -- 10.07.05

wistfully wafting

Clouds reflecting Friday's sunset -- Seattle, Wa -- 10.07.05

now playing... fall colors & rain

This was the scene from my car window this afternoon. Fall colors & rain -- 10.06.05

no escape

"You can stifle, but you cannot escape your innate desire to do something meaningful with your time." ~author unknown

momentous moment

Leaves against a momentarily blue sky. -- Bellevue, WA -- 10.01.05

Yep, the sun was shining and brought the blue sky along for the ride ... allbeit through a few white & gray puffy clouds and only for a short time. A thunder shower was on it's heels.