Running in the Clouds

In any other state that title would be me trying to be whimsical. But in Washington, you really can run in the clouds. They will roll over hills and down the streets with you. You can run in and out of them. One moment it's a bright clear day, the next you can barely see 40 feet ahead of you.

sailboat at the end of the world

Pictures don't do this view justice. That little sailboat stood there on the enormous blue water, staring down the wall of fog and mountains. It seemed tiny and courageous.

drying out

A rare glimpse of January sun brought all the birds out.

hide and seek birds

I happened to look down at the rocky shore long enough to see a little rock move. I looked closer. It was a bird. Then I noticed there were lots of these little rock birds. Amazing how an animal can be so perfectly designed for its habitat.


through the clouds

Sickness In Seattle

I am surrounded by coughs and sniffling. Last week the coughs didn't sound that threatening. This week they are thick coughs... the kind that make me want to wear a mask or live in a bubble. I don't want the cough!! Keep the cough to yourself!
Seattle is slipping into a heavy cold season. I suspect Owen might be fighting the flu. His cough has been joined by a headache and exhaustion. This winter you can see if the flu is hitting your state by checking Google Flu Trends. The map was green (indicating minimal flu activity) now it's moving toward the oranges and reds of flu season.
(And if you have a cough, please don't bring it to work.)