Monthly Archives: January 2011

Shell Socks

Finally finished!!!  I started these socks (Ravelry link) two years ago this month.  No, it doesn’t take two years to knit a pair of socks.  But it does if they’re for yourself and other projects keep coming along to steal … Continue reading

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Snoqualmie Falls Viewpoint

Yet again, Mother Nature delivered a fabulously sunny day for hiking.  And yet again, I took advantage of it. I decided to head for the Snoqualmie Falls Viewpoint at the end of the Preston-Snoqalmie Rail-Trail.  This there-and-back hike was about … Continue reading

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Mercer Slough Nature Park

Monday woke to clear, cold weather and I decided to shift my workout plans for the week to accommodate.  Instead of the two mile exercise video in my living room, I opted for the two mile hike through Mercer Slough … Continue reading

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Stevens Pass

Last weekend we decided to play in the snow on a different mountain in the area.  Stevens Pass is about two hours northeast of us in the Cascades.  Most of the drive is a very gradual climb with the mountains … Continue reading

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Practicing Creativity

Today’s theme seems to be about creativity.  It seemed like everywhere I clicked on the interwebs or each blog feed I read had something to say on the subject.  I tend to sit up and take notice when something keeps … Continue reading

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