A wise person once said...

I promise I'll post more soon, I must first find the energy.

The highlight of today was quite exciting! Today I met the Governor, Christine Gregoire. I don't know if I'm allowed to talk about political views, so I'll just give you the facts: She has been a huge supporter of Parks. and was very nice. She came to talk about her efforts to restore the health of Puget Sound and encourage the 4 million people that live on the Sound to join her. and I shook her hand. three times I think. and all these little kids were around and they knew a lot about the Hood Canal too. and I met her. and she asked me about my school, etc. and loves Parks. and is adorable.














On a serious note;
http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/books/07/25/obit.pausch/index.html

Watch his lecture if you ever have an hour and sixteen minutes.



Should I go back to school?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/19/AR2008071900962_4.html?sid=ST2008071900998&pos=

http://www.mindfully.org/Plastic/Ocean/Moore-Trashed-PacificNov03.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVwuPSLx2Xc

*Sigh*

WONDERFUL day of resting, reading, gardening, walking, running, birding, sitting, eating, talking. I sent in a job application, finished the Return of the King, spent two hours finding the back patio under pine needles and invasive weeds, and went for a run at the Wetlands. Met Don and Barbara there and we spent a relaxing sunset talking, taking pictures, watching the swallows and blackbirds, and, um, relaxing. Sleep now beckons, and so I listen.

M'Haus

Good day. Worked on an application in the morning/early afternoon, then read, then joined Don and Barbara in Belfair. We went to Belfair and then grocery shopping. I cooked dinner and we had a wonderful late-evening in my house. As one friend pointed out today, I'm lucky to have family that loves the outdoors.

and music.
and people.
and life.

Mama N

Friday-Saturdays feel like a full week and indeed I am ready for my weekend! This afternoon I gave two Junior Ranger programs and this evening I led another evening program at Penrose. Fun all around, but I'm drained now. A good walk with Barbara and Joe out to the "Third Beach" at Penrose, where, as soon as you exit the trail and hit the beach, you see Mt. Rainier. There was a family on the beach from Switzerland and so we spoke for a while about traveling and german etc.

I think the three of us are all looking forward to resting. and groceries!

Today was so busy and full that I cannot fathom recounting any more...but it was a good day.

One Tree's Trash...

...is an Earthworm's Treasure. Debute show of a new program: went well!

In other more exciting news, Don and Barbara are here for five days! Wonderful day of talking and catching up and their poor ears are nearly off what with my living alone. Am excited to show them around and explore the area more and gather their sage advice regarding...everything. Needed a head shot for a potential newspaper article, so here goes (thanks to don for photography):

Muscles for Mussels

Got new perspective today: went in the boat out on the canal with Stacy and Clyde. The task was to scrape the mussels off the buoys so that they would float higher. The buoys; not the mussels. It was a wonderful "escape" for the morning, as we got to cruise down the canal and see the fronts of the houses. Seals swimming around nearby and wonderfully fun coworkers were highlights. This evening I met some friends at The Global Bean and listened to Stacy play violin. We are playing together tomorrow night at a program here. Tomorrow Don and Barbara arrive!