Three eccentric aunts. Two silly doggies. An aspiring songwriter. And beautifully sensitive readers.
Hydrophones in the Salish Sea
In the Salish Sea, there are several hydrophones in place to help people listen in on our beloved whales. Wherever you are in the world, you can listen to our Pacific Northwest whales sing.
When a Fallen Tree Becomes a Gift
On a local forest trail, my neighbor met a lady who was heartbroken over a fallen cedar tree. My neighbor had always wanted to “have a go at” carving a totem pole.
How a Dog Can Live Forever
Our veterinarian listened to Rosie’s heart, noted an interesting-sounding murmur, and suggested Rosie be evaluated by a cardiologist. Then, the world shifted.
Reclaiming Rosie
Rescued from an abusive situation, Rosie is “a lot of dog.” Some days, it feels like we’re running an impromptu rehab program.
Getting to Know Southern Resident Orcas
These endangered orcas are highly relational, live in close-knit family units, and have been observed showing signs of deep emotion.
Getting Creative With Daily Devotional Books
For too long, I thought I wasn’t reading daily devotionals the “right” way unless I read them as they were intended to be read: a single entry for a single day. The problem is, all 365 boxes never got checked off. And the perfectionist in me would decide that since I hadn’t done daily devotionals the “right” way, I shouldn’t be trying to do them at all.







