Personal
March 31, 2008
1. It is truly an islandYes, there is a bridge to Poulsbo and beyond, but the Sound between here and Seattle is a perfect buffer to the action of the big city. 2. The low crime rateI know we are not isolated from bad things or bad people, but I […]
March 30, 2008
In the last two days we have had rain, sleet, snow, and amazing sunbursts. Spring? It is not typical, but keeps you on your toes . . . and digging around in your closet for the snow boots, hats, and gloves you thought you were done with.
March 5, 2008
We’ve done it now twice and however painful it might be living without a kitchen sink, it is still strangely addictive. I swear we will never do it again, that is what I tell my friends and family. But, because I always seem to love that special home with character […]
March 3, 2008
A couple of weeks ago, my seven year old and I were talking about birthdays. Her 8th birhtday is coming up and the party planning is in full swing. However, this particular conversation was about which day of the week she was born. A quick Google check revealed it was […]
February 29, 2008
Girl Scout Cookie Sales. Beware, be prepared, be glad. Starting this evening, happy Girls Scouts will be taking Bainbridge Island by storm selling cookies outside of: Safeway, Town and Country Market, Silverscreen Video, and they’re going to try and catch you coming off the ferry too. Clear the freezer out […]
February 25, 2008
Dan Budiac, a New York Web developer and Apple/Mac fan, this month, purchased an unused, unopened Apple II from e-bay, which first shipped from Apple in 1988. I relate to his nostalgia, having learned desktop publishing as a high school student on a Macintosh II. Follow the link below for […]
February 23, 2008
Having grown up in the East Bay and Sacramento, California, living so very close to so much water is relatively new for me. I am still sometimes caught off guard when I wind down Blakely Avenue and almost drop into Eagle Harbor. Or when I am touring around, looking at […]
February 5, 2008
The other day my seven year old had a dentist appointment at 10:00 am. Her elementary school starts at 9:30. To make it easy, we went to the dentist and then I drove her in to school late. I walked her in the office, knowing I would have to sign […]