National Dog Appreciation Day

Enough said.

Murphy's Day

Wildfire

Lots of fires in North Central Washington.  So far everything is ok, but over the weekend the smoke finally descended into the canyon.

We have friends in the Methow and Okanogan Highlands who are under constant threat.  They were evacuated on Thursday, came home on Friday and may be evacuated again...they know they have a place if they need it.

It's scary.  The dogs sense everyone's fears and tend to cuddle even more.

And we stay prepared.  Leashes are by the door, car keys in the car, and we know how to get out fast.

Life in the West.

Murphy's Day.

Next Steps

Stayed on the west side this weekend.  Journeyed up north to think about next steps in life.

Murphy's Day.

Thunder

It was supposed to be an early night after a busy week.  Get at least 7 hours of sleep.  Then the lightning and thunder began to roll in around 3 AM.

Willa continues to be oblivious, but Sage and Annie Oakley were quite anxious.

We made room in the bed.

Murphy's Day.

Balancing Act

One day during vacation we hiked into the confluence of two streams, one of them I fish a lot.  Gorgeous day.  And we caught a few nice fish.

Vacations help balance the stress of every day life.  And particularly when you can spend a long time at some of your favorite spots...ah!  Not much better.

Heading back to the bustle of the city later today.  But back, hopefully, this weekend.

Murphy's Day.

Spa Days and Vacations

Vacations are about good books, lazy days, and taking better care of yourself.  Or at least in my book.

This is sort of a staycation, over in eastern Washington.  Sage hasn't been on full speed in awhile, so activities are arranged around making sure she is comfortable.

Yesterday was a short short hike into a river.  While I fished, Sage reminded me that she needed "restoration."  Her word for a "spa day."

Murphy's Day!