When I told friends I was moving to the Boise area, the general reaction was not good. Jokes about it being a backwater, hillbilly state; or stuff about the white supremacists (wrong part of the state, jerks); or just not … Continue reading An afternoon in downtown Boise
There are few things as fun as exploring abandoned buildings. Something about nature retaking what belongs to it is fascinating to watch. I’ve driven past the Old Cement Factory, as we call it, probably a hundred times while winding through … Continue reading Abandoned Lime cement plant
The last time I was in St. Louis was 1993 and the Great Flood of ‘93 was underway. Our car was one of the last to cross the Mississippi as water lapped at the sides of the bridge and the … Continue reading A Day in St. Louis
When it comes to the Civil War, the Pacific Northwest isn’t exactly dripping in history. So when I was in Missouri recently I didn’t want to pass up the chance to visit a battle site. I have visited a few … Continue reading Battle of Fort Davidson Historical Site
One of my favorite classes in junior high might surprise folks if they know me well. I would never say that science was a strong point, as I was happy to just get a passing grade in those classes. But … Continue reading Exploring Titlow’s tide pools
If you spend any time walking around Seattle these days there is one major thing that sticks out – lots and lots of construction. It seems like every block has a giant crane building another building skyward. In the middle … Continue reading Touring Seattle’s historic Smith Tower
Hello gentle readers! It seems that I (Veronica) have stepped away from the blog and Craig has taken over, but that’s just because I’ve been a little burnt out with writing. See, I write daily at my job and while I love … Continue reading Scarecrow Festival
