Category Archives: family

The last nine days of our ongoing duck rescue attempts have finally resulted in Dorothy the Duck finding a new home. It wasn’t easy. After approximately sixty-seven texts, the lovely Duck Lady arrived Thursday morning with a portable “fence”. The … Continue reading →

Or maybe not. Dorothy shows no signs of going anywhere. She likes to keep me company when I am sitting down at the beach. Here’s something else that kept me company yesterday. He was under the umbrella when I opened … Continue reading →

Look at us kayaking! Will always urges us into the kayaks for an annual trip around the point to peaceful Forest Service waters. There is so much construction going on east of us and I was anxious to gawk at … Continue reading →

Well, the last of the kids has returned to Texas. After six weeks of fun and family time, Banjo Man and I are now alone. With a duck. More about that tomorrow. Summer weather has kicked in, as of Monday … Continue reading →

Last week’s storm was pretty darn impressive. Banjo Man, Will and I couldn’t stop watching the waves as the wind started to blow. Will went down to the beach twice to move the kayaks higher and higher above the surf. … Continue reading →

Always a good combination on a summer morning. Will helped us find an arrowhead, which was very exciting. He also built a small campfire in the fire pit on the beach. Due to the fire danger restrictions, we’re not allowed … Continue reading →

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers in my family, including my brother who became a grandfather for the first time! Fathers and grandfathers are very important members of the family. And don’t we all know that! Banjo Man will … Continue reading →