Sun-loving dog

Bridget loves to lay on the brick pathway and soak up some sun. Silly dog.

Mmmmmmm, berries

Summer is definitely here! I managed to get out to Spooner’s Strawberries and score a flat before they were sold out for the day. It took a few days to get out there early enough to not drive up to the “Sold out. More tomorrow” sign that always makes my heart droop a bit. For those who don’t live here and can’t experience the sweet, juicy goodness for themselves, I’ve included a picture so you all can drool over them. These berries are locally grown and the best strawberries you might ever taste. Their arrival usually sends the Olympia area into a frenzy to buy, eat and store up as many as we can before the season is over all too soon. Definitely a mark of summer here in South Sound.

Why the fork, you ask? Well I wouldn’t want to get my keyboard all sticky, would I?

Now to settle in to read some more of George Vancouver’s descriptions of his exploration of the Straits of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound – fascinating stuff! But more about that later…

In celebration of Father's Day

We pick today to celebrate our fathers, when in reality every day is a celebration and acknowledgement of how marvelous and wonderful our family is and at the head of that collection of individuals is our beloved JDC.

El Padre should be proud to look at his “progeny” and realize that he had a hand in creating a circle of individuals who come together as deep friends as well as siblings. We might range in ages, interests, talents and abilities, but there is no doubt we all draw from the same source. Our personalities are at once very similar and still so different, yet we are encircled by a love and understanding that binds us into family. And that sense of family extends far beyond the bounds of blood ties and genetics to create a widening group that includes dear friends as part of the family. It is important to note that all of us were nurtured to develop those deep loving bonds that draw others into our nucleus and they become family as well. That is a trait Daddy managed to pass on to all of us.

While he would humbly say that a father should not boast and proclaim his children are his doing, it is undeniable that he played a large part in who we are. His love, encouragement, nurturing, and ability to lead by example all helped us along the way. He can take pride in his children and grandchildren and we all in turn are proud to call him Dad and Grandpa. We honor you not just today but every day as our friend, counselor, and father. I love you immensely Dad.

Moving forward

From here on out, this blog is my own. Really my own.

Spring quarter is over; I did great. The project for LIBR100 that included beginning this blog is behind me and I'm going to be able to post whatever I feel like. That will feel good, and could be entertaining. Who knows. We'll see where it goes.

For now, I'll leave it at that.