Our house was equipped with a basket of rocks. Oddly enough, it was just about the kids' favorite form of play. And it was always warm near the fireplace. What could be better?Dancing on the Deck (if you're familiar with Waiting for Guffman, this move looks very much like Corky's signature dance move)I think I spotted something! (Never mind that they're turned completely...Read More

The Salish HouseGig Harbor, Washington(low tide)This is where we stayed this past week. We were on an inlet that connected to a bay. The tide came in and out twice a day. At high tide, the water level almost touched the bottom of our deck. At low tide, you could walk out onto the mudflats and go exploring.Standing in the Kitchen - One...Read More

There are certain places on this earth that you can visit and only want to visit. They evoke in you no desire to live there. Good for vacations, but not your permanent address. And these places are often very different for each of us. Which is good, because frankly, we don't all need to live or want to live in the same place!Then...Read More