Some of you may remember a parent or grandparent saying this ditty before you went to sleep. “Sleep tight. Don’t let the bedbugs bite.” Did you know it was based on truth? Old superstitions and religion thought it evil to bathe more than a month at a time. It was thought a sign of vanity.…Read more »
London Bridge
Remember the old ditty, “London Bridge is Falling Down?” That song was based on truth. The original London Bridge endured 50,000 pedestrians daily over 140 years until the bridge slowly began to sink in the soft bottom of the Thames River. England decided to sell the London Bridge and the USA bought it for millions…Read more »
Fungus Among Us
Yeast thrives in warm environments, but I’ve noticed that many folks in Washington also complain of fungal nails. It makes you wonder if it’s the same reason moss runs rampant or mushrooms pop up under the evergreen trees in this rainy state. Whatever the case may be, I found a simple recipe that is suppose to…Read more »
His Masterpieces
the artist’s garden in Friday Harbor
The Artist’s Garden
unusual garden at Friday Harbor
Starfish at the harbor
Friday Harbor aquarium
Christmas tree window
antique house
San Juan Bell
at the museum
Ships at the Harbor
Friday Harbor
Lunch Mate
Friday Harbor dock