As Year 2 of the pandemic rages on, I figured I would read more books since we are stuck at home so often. Instead, I found myself reading less. Not really sure why. I set out to read at least 62 books, which would be one better than 2020. I only got through 42, but…
McKinley Park Wetlands
Our new home in Tacoma is situated near the Lincoln District on the East side of I-5. Having previously lived in University Place, we weren’t too familiar with this area. So, we were excited when we arrived to get out and explore the area. McKinley Park is a little over 2 miles from our house…
We’re Back, Baby!
Hello, It’s been a while. If you hadn’t heard, we have left Idaho and returned to Western Washington. It feels like going home again, and we couldn’t be happier to be back. While on a recent trip to a state park in Port Orchard Craig made the comment that we needed to bring the blog…
2020 Reading List
I set out to read more books in 2020 than I had read in my entire life in one calendar year. Coming off of a 2019 where I read 80 books, I was hoping to possibly hit triple digits. With the pandemic wiping out sports and leaving me with a lot more free time on…
2019 Reading List
I had a few goals coming into 2019 for my personal reading. I wanted to read 50 books after reading 47 in 2018. I wanted to choose a historical subject and read as much on it as I could. I wanted to read as many books by minority authors as by white authors. I accomplished…
Exploring the Kuna Caves
In the middle of a farm field 15 minutes southeast of Nampa is a stone circle with a hole in the middle of it. Take a peek into the hole and you will see a 50-foot drop into an underground cavern. A long, caged ladder descends to the floor and for those brave enough to…
Traveling the PNW 