Berries, beaches & art

Lopez Island, Washington

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Just finishing up a lovely week at Lopez with friends: lots of beach time, berry picking (yes, blackberries, too), and lots of art for kids of all ages. Thanks again, Mom!

Barnacle domains

Lopez Island, Washington
Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Beach combing with the kids today when I came across this miniature barnacle compound on a palm-sized shell. The shape of the barnacles reminded me strongly of Dirichlet domains. Do barnacles indeed grow according to the principles of Dirichlet boundary conditions?

Bumper crop

Lopez Island, Washington
Monday, July 20, 2015

The yellow plum tree is laden to the breaking point with fruit this year. It's been at least 30 years since Dad planted these trees...

World Art

Inspired by Australian aboriginal art

Seattle, Washington
Friday, July 17, 2015

This year's World Art camp at Pratt was a big hit. A came home with fun projects inspired by art from around the world...

Inspired by West African mudcloth designs

Japanese indigo

Whistle Pig Korean

Bozeman, Montana
Friday, July 10, 2015

This afternoon we emerged from a wonderful week of camping in Yellowstone to the wonders of Bozeman, MT. Even if we hadn't been ready to get away from the monotony of my camp-stove cooking, we would have been delighted to find this fun (and tasty!) restaurant. Next time you're in Bozeman, don't miss it! Heck, I even bought a t-shirt.

Yellowstone bus

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Friday, July 10, 2015

Finally got a close-up of these iconic old buses that roam the park filled with tourists...

Spotting for wolves

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming  
Friday, July 10, 2015

Got up early early this morning and headed to the Lamar Valley to watch for wolves. We had no luck in seeing them BUT we did hear them howling from either side of the valley. And the early morning light was fantastic.

Camp-stove cooking

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Sunday, July 5, 2015

You've got a one-burner stove, one pot, and one spoon. No oil and no dish washing liquid. What'll it be? Yes, beans & rice! With some green chilies thrown in for flavor. Good thing this is one of our favorite dishes...

Big furry beasts

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Saturday, July 4, 2015

Our first day in the park, and we are treated to our first sighting of these magnificent beasts. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that they are the number one reason for traffic jams in the park...