Day 69 - A Pumpkin's Next Life

My pumpkins served their primary purpose by lighting my steps for the trick-or-treaters on Halloween. They are now hanging out in my green garbage bin.  Next stop - a composting facility in Snohomish County!

Day 68 - Ferns

Some ferns growing on the remnants of a tree that had been cut down in a city park by the Everett Arboretum.  I loved the look of the spores in the sunlight.

Day 67 - Alternate Route Home

Occasionally, I choose to take the back roads home instead of I-405 and I-5.  It can be a great deal more relaxing to wind my way home through Redmond, Woodinville, Maltby, and Clearview instead of sitting in gridlocked traffic.  I especially enjoy passing by some of the remaining farms along the way like this one just outside Everett called Glen Gyle Farm.

Day 66 - Painting Home Stretch

The painting is nearly done and although the color looked quite a bit more green on the sample, it appears almost gold on the house.  I still like it and the neighbors have commented on how nice it looks. . .just don't look too closely at how rough some of the clapboards are.  I guess if you are 80 years old, that is to be expected.

Day 65 - Indian Summer Day

View of Mt. Baker from the edge of Legion Park in North Everett.  Spectacular sunshine and record high temperature of 73 degrees this afternoon.

Day 64 - Funny Student Email

This email was waiting for me when I arrived at work Tuesday morning.  It made me laugh out loud and provided a great start to my day.

Day 63 - Christmas in November?

Seriously Starbucks?  It's November 1st and the "holiday" cups are out.  Can't you develop a cup with turkeys, pilgrims or native americans on it?