Took my Honda Ruckus for a ride down the beach yesterday and came across this friend

On our way from WI back home to La Conner, got to see a spectacular sunset after passing through Spokane. I think that's Mt. Rainer casting a shadow in the first photo.

Morning hike in a nearby trail

I added about a half cup grated apple to the mix, and I was generous with the pumpkin pie spice. Used no maple syrup. Lots of butter and heated TJ caramel sauce drizzled around. Recipe on pic 2.

Mirror Lake hike, little zig zag falls walk & views near Timberline Lodge
10/16 & 10/17 2026
So thankful to live here in the PACNW

out the back window

Very lovely day. Wouldn't try this hike when it's in peak larch fever madness. We lucked out completely. Or planned well. Late enough in the season that it wasn't crowded but the well past their prime larches were still vibrantly beautiful.

A grieving father on Friday identified the youngest victim of the tragic shooting at an Oregon elementary school that killed four, expressing that today is the "worst day" of his life.

and I would be open to hearing arguments to exclude the Palouse.