Jun. 23 Meteor Fireball Over Seattle Jun. 23, 2025 Caught this lengthy meteor fireball in the late summer evening light to the north/northeast of Seattle....
Time-Lapse of Seattle Fog Rolling In Mar. 25, 2025 What started out as gentle fog over nearby Elliot Bay became our completely socked in morning here in West Seattle....
Jan. 19 Meteor Fireball Jan. 21, 2025 Caught this one on cameras in both Seattle and Mineral, WA and reported here and here....
Rabbit vs. Crows (and some pretty orange-pink Seattle dusk) May. 17, 2021 I'm sure it's defending a nearby warren with its kittens in it but, wow! Go bunny!...
Heron w/Seattle's Skyline Apr. 23, 2016 This lovely bird dropped by our neighbor's roof to take a peek at their koi pond below. Though he didn't dive in for any fish treats, he did give...
Super Moon Lunar Eclipse Sep. 27, 2015 A golden evening in Seattle made for a perfect night for friends and neighbors to gather for an event in the sky. As everyone arrived we offered up warm...
Venus-Mars Conjunction Feb. 21, 2015 I caught a note from Astro Alice that Venus and Mars would be at a close conjunction tonight. Being such a unseasonably comfortable and, more importantly clear, Seattle February...
Seattle Japanese Garden Nov. 1, 2014 Nothing brightens a gray Northwest day like friends and a stroll through a place lush with Fall color. Connie and I joined Matt and Kelly for a visit to...
Partial Solar Eclipse Between Seattle Clouds Oct. 23, 2014 We were fortunate today in West Seattle we got to enjoy a partial solar eclipse despite some dicey weather swirling all around us. I rigged up my camera, got...
Seattle and the Giants Above Oct. 20, 2014 Clearings in the storm meant great views of some towering clouds against the Seattle skyline....
Gideon's 4th Birthday at Woodland Park Zoo Oct. 18, 2014 Aaron's son Gideon turned 4 today so Connie and I drove through busy weekend road closure downtown Seattle traffic north to the Woodland Park Zoo. We wandered through the...
BrickCon 2014 Oct. 4, 2014 Adventure planned and adventure achieved today! My brother and his family came up yesterday to join us for the weekend and to take my newphews to their first BrickCon!...
Dahlias & Seattle Sightseeing Sep. 16, 2014 With my sister Toni in town Connie and I whisked her around Seattle for a delightful day out. First, breakfast at the ever fantastic Hudson. After that we headed...
Insanely Beautiful Seattle Skyline Sunset (and other pics from today) Jul. 13, 2014 Today we took a couple brilliantly homemade sandwiches down the hill to our neighbor West Seattle Brewing to try out their beer and spend some time with people watching...
Deck Cleaning Test Jul. 5, 2014 Yes, it can be cleaned. Though I may opt for a careful pressure washing method to avoid scrubbing (hard!) and chemicals....
Seattle Fireworks From the Front Porch Jul. 4, 2014 Our plans to be in Tokeland fell through but Connie and I enjoyed a night with neighbors and watching Seattle's Lake Union fireworks from our front porch....
Honk! Fest West - Day 4 Jun. 22, 2014 Today is the kind of day I would qualify as personally epic: 3 gigs, 24 miles biked, and was treated to BBQ chicken complete with Connie's homemade sauce and...
Honk! Fest West - Day 3 Jun. 21, 2014 Today Honk! Fest West joined in for the famous Fremont Solstice Parade. I rode my bike to Fremont from a parking spot downtown and was able to mostly cruise...
Honk! Fest West - Day 2 Jun. 20, 2014 I love me some Georgetown and it only gets better when it's filled with the music of Honk bands....
Honk! Fest West - Day 1 Jun. 19, 2014 D20 along with other bands we met in Austin (and yet others we hadn't met!) rocked the Nectar tonight in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood for the kick off of Honk! Fest...
Space Needle & Mt. Baker at Dusk May. 11, 2014 Day clear enough in Seattle to see Mt. Baker are good days indeed....
Snowy Evening Neighborhood Walk Feb. 8, 2014 Snow finally grace our neighborhood in Seattle this evening. It started to fall just after I finished grilling up dinner in the backyard and, as of about 10pm, left...
Seahawks Super Bowl Victory Parade Feb. 5, 2014 Hundreds of thousands of people lined 4th Ave. in downtown Seattle today to cheer on a procession of the Super Bowl XLVII champion Seahawks. Here's what it looked like...
Fall Color at Kubota Gardens Oct. 20, 2013 I haven't had it in me to hop back on my bike after the spill I took a few weeks ago. So today Connie and I went out for...
Ferry to Bainbridge Island and Sculptures in the Bloedel Reserve Oct. 13, 2013 What better day that a sunny Fall Sunday to skip town on a ferry to have a nice stroll and take in some art and fresh air? Connie and...
Columbia City Townhomes Move Forward Aug. 22, 2013 Finally! The townhome development that's sat stagnant for years on Renton Ave in Columbia City is finally poised to move forward. Tomorrow, actually! A couple cars parked out in...
Seattle Seafair Air Show 2013 Aug. 4, 2013 After complaining about the news choppers hovering over our Columbia City home I decided if I couldn't beat 'em I'd join 'em. I drove from here down MLK and...
Dead Baby Bike Race 2013 Aug. 2, 2013 This year we started just up from Columbia City on Beacon Hill. So, to get ourselves started, Connie and I met a couple friends for drinks and food at...
Touring a Couple Cousins Around Seattle Jul. 28, 2013 Well, the Fremont neighborhood in Seattle, really. It's a rare treat to see Amber and her mom Jennifer up all the way from California! Connie and I picked them...
Long Live Queen Freddie Jun. 28, 2013 After a day of working from home I hopped onto my bike and out into the heat to ride up Beacon then Capitol Hill in Seattle to meet Connie...
Honk Fest West 2013 Jun. 21, 2013 Tonight, in the heart of Georgetown, Seattle's music beats. My first trip to Honk Fest was a total blast. With Connie and friends we enjoyed a Mexican food snack...
Sightseeing My Parents Around Seattle Jun. 15, 2013 And, boy, do I mean around! As Connie mentioned at one point, we pretty much took them around for a sample of every Seattle neighborhood missing only a few....
Downtown Seattle with My Parents Jun. 14, 2013 After a bit of cleaning this morning my parents pulled up in the driveway to start their Seattle weekend with Connie and I! First, we headed down to Schooner...
Georgetown Carnival 2013 Jun. 8, 2013 Just back last night from a week of business travel Connie was pretty darned exhausted. So, instead of biking to Georgetown Carnival this year, we took the opportunity to...
Bike To Ballard Jun. 1, 2013 Getting out of the house and on my bike for my first ride of any kind in about 3 weeks felt mighty good. Connie and I ride over Seattle's...
Arboretum Visit & Starting Plant Starts Mar. 24, 2013 Weekends with no plans and even fewer trips away from the house can be pretty darned relaxing, if I do say so myself. We decided, however, to venture out...
Seattle Photo Stroll ~ Mt. Baker to Columbia City Mar. 16, 2013 I take fewer photos since I started bike commuting more. So, to help remedy this, I started getting back into group photography today by joining my buddy Nathan in...
A Seattle Day with Toni & David Dec. 30, 2012 Connie and I got to spend some time with Toni and David today before they set off for their home of Scotland. We headed into downtown Seattle to enjoy...
Cats, Downtown Seattle Holiday Shopping, Ark Lodge Cinemas Dec. 15, 2012 The cats were fairly chummy this morning before Connie and I set out for a day shopping and generally enjoying the holidays in downtown Seattle. Aside from various other...
Connie's Birthday Breakfast w/Friends at Geraldine's Dec. 9, 2012 Geraldine's is always a good place to enjoy breakfast. Even better when it's with friends for a special occasion. Aaron brought the family down to celebrate Connie's Birthday with...
80's Dancing for Connie's Birthday Dec. 8, 2012 Yes, I danced. Actually it was a total blast, I must say. Our reserved table at Seattle's Noc Noc filled up fast with Connie's friends to dance it out...
Fremont Sunday Market, House Christmas Lights Dec. 2, 2012 Connie and I met up with Tanya for a pre-Holiday wander through Seattle's Fremont Sunday Market. I was pleasantly surprised at the overall quality of all the wares and...
Big Box Shopping & Post-Shopping Rewards Nov. 17, 2012 Some days you just have to go to Costco. Today was one of those days that also, unfortunately, fell on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Admittedly the store was prepared...
Rainier Ave. Graffiti Mural Removal Oct. 12, 2012 A graffiti mural protesting police brutality in Seattle was getting a fresh coat of paint yesterday -- to cover it over. The mural, on the 2200 block of Rainier...
BrickCon, Seattle Center, Volunteer Park Oct. 6, 2012 BrickCon: Lego paradise. Mad house. Glad I went but I won't be back unless given good reason. Would far rather build Lego's with my friends.Seattle Center: Mecca of all...
Dead Baby Bike Race 2012 Aug. 3, 2012 There's nothing like riding through downtown Seattle, blowing every red light, with 1,300 or so fellow bikes. It started with an overflow of bodies and gear at a pub...
Sunny Lake Washington Bike Ride May. 12, 2012 After our usual weekend breakfast at Geraldine's and a stop at the Orcas School plant sale Connie and I headed out for a ride. Our route took us through...
Photos ~ Seattle Photo Stroll Mar. 1, 2011 Went on a photo stroll to help get some material for SiteCrafting's Seattle office walls....
Photos ~ PAX 2008 Sep. 1, 2008 So that was a heck of a three days. Earlier tonight I got back after a weekend taking in PAX 2008 in Seattle. Starting on Friday I drove up...
Q13's Frickin' Laser Beams Jan. 4, 2008 Have I ever ranted about my hate/love relationship with local news productions? Well, I'll save that for another day but it seems the sound from the laser graphics of...
T-town bloggers represent at KOMO blogger meet-up Aug. 3, 2007 KOMO TV held a local blogger meet-up last night and a proud contingent of Tacoma's finest on the web carpooled up to join in the fun. After receiving an...
Sounder holiday shopper train Nov. 22, 2006 Not only will the Sounder be running on Black Friday but they've added an extra train for your holiday shopping convenience. Check out the info from their site. Sound...
Photos ~ Seattle skyline at dusk Jul. 22, 2006 Gavin had the idea to scope out an area he'd found for taking pictures of Seattle's skyline. After some RC flying tonight, we headed onto an overpass near Beacon...
Touristing in Seattle Jun. 20, 2006 I took the day off work to join Sarah, her cousin and family on a tourist jaunt up to Seattle. After a pretty lazy start to the morning we...
Maintaining my resolution May. 15, 2004 Keeping with my New Years pledge to head up to Seattle more often, late this morning Sarah and I drove up to West Seattle to join Matt and Kelly...
I'm not too sexy Jan. 15, 2001 What can I say? I just don't feel sexy. Last night Holly, Gavin, Sarah and I spent an evening together on the town. Gav recommended the Rainforest Cafe for...
