On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
Download Radio Show The March 9th show featured a conversation with Alice and Chuck Johnstone. Originally recorded in 2012, Alice and Chuck had lived in Sitka for decades, spending much time exploring the lands and waters of the area. We spoke about some of their observations, both recent and from decades past, and some of … Read more
Mostly cloudy to overcast. Periods of rain (showers moving through) and temperatures in the low 40s with light to moderate winds. Snow levels were down to 2000 feet or less on the mountains today. It’s been a low snow winter so far, but sometimes conditions in March and even into April add significantly to the … Read more
Overcast to partly sunny in Seattle. Today was our flight home, but not until this evening. Rowan had one other place she wanted to visit, but we didn’t go there until the afternoon. While on calls this morning, I spent time out in my brother’s yard making some observations. I noticed some of the manzanita … Read more
Partly cloudy to mostly sunny in Seattle. Calm winds, pleasant temperatures. Not much time outside today, but I did listen to birds and make observations of plants in my brother’s yard. Several species I saw or heard were familiar from home. A House Sparrow and House Finch made calls I didn’t recognize. I relied on … Read more
Partly cloudy with light winds and temperatures in the upper 40s this morning in Sitka. Partly cloudy in Seattle this evening. Today was a travel day, but since our flight wasn’t until a bit after 11am, I had some time before heading to the airport. For the third day in a row, pink clouds brought … Read more
Mostly clear early, becoming overcast later in the afternoon. Temperatures into the lower 50s. Light winds. I woke up before 7am again this morning and saw pink clouds again. Despite feeling quite tired, I got up and stepped outside to take a look. Pink clouds were all around. I’m sure there were some very nice … Read more