I’m BACK from my Pointless vacation in the San Juan Islands and British Columbia

I’m back home in Seattle from a two week (okay, just over 2 week) vacation on our sailboat, Pointless. We cruised the San Juans, up to Princess Louisa Islet and returned home via the Canadian Gulf Islands. The sailboat is newer to us – we’ve had it almost a year. She’s a Valiant 40 that was built in 1985. We purchased her from the original owners who sailed her around the world while living aboard. My husband has spent the last year lovingly sprucing her up and this vacation was the longest voyage she (or I) have been on to date!

Pointless Jones Island Aug 2014 San Juans

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Sunday Drive to Washington Park Arboretum | Exploring One of Seattle’s Most Scenic Green Spaces

The Washington Park Arboretum is one of Seattle’s most peaceful and scenic destinations, offering miles of walking paths, waterfront views, and curated plant collections just minutes from downtown.

On this Sunday Drive, we explored the Arboretum during the fall season — when colors, reflections, and quiet moments make it especially memorable. This post offers a visual look at the Arboretum and why it continues to be a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

One of the best things about having a new puppy in our family has been taking him out on walks to various parks around the area. Yesterday, my husband and I took Scupper, a Flat Coated Retriever, to Washington Arboretum Park.

flat coated retriever at washington arboretum park in Seattle

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Fall in West Seattle’s Lincoln Park

Yesterday we took our six month old puppy to Lincoln Park in West Seattle for a walk. I thought I’d share some of the spectacular fall colors from my one of my favorite parks.

Lincoln Park WestSeattle
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Seattle Sunday Drive to Olympic Sculpture Park

Last week, on our anniversary, we decided to check out the Olympic Sculpture Park which is located in the heart of Seattle on Western Avenue.  Seattle Sculpture Park

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Sunday Drive to San Juan Islands

We recently took a family vacation and celebrated my husband’s birthday with our teens in the San Juan Islands. San Juan Island is beautiful and really not that far away from Seattle if you catch the non-stop ferry out of Anacortes.

San Juan Islands WA Roache Harbor
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