Happy #SundayYellow 💛! We’re looking forward to a warm (60ish), sunny day in the #pnw. How are things in your neck of the woods? #wawx #lakewood

I think I’m losing it. The mister and I just rewatched a movie I loved when it came out in 2014, “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” I only remember at most 10% of it. It was almost like watching it for the first time. I still love it!

Need a tested pumpkin-apple bread recipe? Here’s a really good one I baked a few days ago. Very moist.

Ex-senator says Republicans are starting to distance themselves from You Know Who. Agree, or is that wishful thinking?

My car insurance company (USAA) just informed me that I will pay $2 per month to continue getting paper statements and $3 per month if I don’t set up an automatic payment plan. Is this something other insurance companies are doing?

Yay or nay?

I parked behind a Tesla when we went out to lunch today in Tacoma. I got a kick out of its stickers. #pnw

My sis and nieces took me out for a day-before-my-birthday lunch at Indo Asian Street Eatery in Tacoma’s Stadium District. I had the Khao Sol Chicken noodles, and the very sweet staff brought us some mochi ice cream. I think this might be my new favorite place! #pnw

For #FlowersOnFriday, the Thanksgiving cactus my late stepmom gave me years ago is blooming. It’s like clockwork, blooming in early November every year, even though I neglect it terribly. It always reminds me of her.

Looking like a …

I keep getting crazy-low email deals on Caribbean cruises. The cruise lines don’t seem to understand that few of us want to fly to take a cruise right now unless they stand to lose fees they’ve already paid. No way am I dealing with air travel during a government shutdown.

What a beautiful day to get out in the sunshine at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood! It just reached the forecast high of 55° and lots of folks are out walking or taking their dogs to the huge off-leash area. Rain moving in tomorrow. #pnw #wawx

We’ve entered the “let them eat cake” phase.

Just catching up with last night’s #SNL. I’m again reminded that James Austin Johnson deserves a lot more attention for how great his Cheetolini impression is. There are a lot of good ones out there, but I think his is the best.

Aren’t my great-nephews cute in their Halloween costumes? The oldest has read all the Harry Potter books, and he’s only 9! They’re all very sweet and smart boys. #pnw #halloween

For #FallFoliageFriday, I shot this yesterday at the Point Defiance Japanese Garden. #tacoma #pnw

The fall colors are lovely at Point Defiance’s Japanese garden on this cool, cloudy day. Unfortunately rain is coming in, so trick-or-treaters probably will need an umbrella or poncho tomorrow. #tacoma #pnw #wawx

Isn’t EVERY day National Cat Day?

A new store is opening soon at Tacoma Mall called Lovesac. I wonder what the meeting was like where they came up with that name. 😀

Happy #ThickTrunkTuesday from the #pnw. I shot this mossy old bigleaf maple last week at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.

Is that a #MoodyMonday sky or what in my corner of the #pnw? That’s one of the old barns at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood. #wawx

How cool is this?

On this #NationalPumpkinDay are you thinking of growing an interesting variety of pumpkin? Here’s a guide that might come in handy. I’m partial to the Goblin!

My drive to Bainbridge Island was surprisingly uneventful on this weather alert day. I stopped in Poulsbo on the way for a shot on the waterfront and admired these pumpkins in Rolling Bay on Bainbridge, where we had some great Italian food at Via Rosa 11. #wawx #pnw

I sure picked a great day to drive to Bainbridge Island to visit my nephew and his wife. 🌧️ They just moved here from the Phoenix area, so they’re getting their first real taste of #pnw weather. #wawx

My nieces have summoned the coven for a Practical Magic party and film screening. When a bunch of witchy women gather, you know the food and drinks will be great! 🧙

Fall colors in the #pnw are at or near their peak, depending on location. I shot these poplars yesterday at the waterfront park in Allyn, a picturesque spot on Case Inlet, Mason County. #wawx

Why am I suddenly being followed by accounts with 0 posts or posts that are only selfies? Are these real accounts?

Hard to beat the view from my barstool at 7 Seas Brewery in Gig Harbor. #pnw #tahoma #mtrainier

We stopped in at the Allyn Waterfront Park. Lovely! #pnw

Leaving Olympia on the Deschutes Parkway, I couldn’t resist stopping for a shot of our beautiful state Capitol Building. #pnw

We had lunch at the Olympia Oyster House (water view, free parking!). I had the panko cod tacos and a generous salad; he had the tequila lime prawns. Both were excellent. #pnw

The mister and I are out leaf-peeping today. First stop: Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. The trees are the native vine maples. On to Olympia for lunch. #pnw

Dang blue jays eating all the sunflower seeds. #pnw

This resonates so much with me. 😢

The mister and I are going leaf-peeping tomorrow. We haven’t figured out where yet — we hope to avoid afternoon traffic. Colors seem to be peaking here. This was shot on Chambers Creek Road today in University Place. #pnw #wawx

Essentially he’s crapping on everyone who opposes him. So presidential!

Peek into MAGA X and there’s one common denominator: Almost all of them assume those of us at #NoKings rallies were paid! I’ve been at a bunch of rallies and never got a cent. In fact I shelled out $32 to buy US flags to give out yesterday. WTF?

Happy #SundayYellow! 💛 Are you loving this great #pnw rain? Snow in the mountains! #wawx

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

Great ORIGINAL signs, costumes, dogs (yay Buddy) and American flags at #NoKings in Tacoma. #pnw

Antifa going wild in Tacoma! #NoKings #pnw

BIG turnout at Point Defiance in Tacoma! My flags have been given away. #pnw #NoKings

My 90-something aunt (left) and friend “making good trouble” in Maryland. Yes! #NoKings

It’s #Caturday, and the mister’s pal Oliver is upset. A neighbor cat (left) has been coming by to supervise an outdoor repair project, and Oliver is understandably mad: That’s HIS job! #WestSeattle #pnw #CatsOfBluesky

Blocked! 💙 (Although I’m tempted to troll it)

RIP Drew Struzan, the Oregon artist who created some of the most memorable movie posters of the last 50 years.

My next-door neighbors are chopping down the beautiful Japanese maple close to our property line. I love that tree, even though a lot of the leaves fall on my driveway and blow into my garage. Why????

For #FlowersOnFriday, my sister’s mail-order dahlias are still looking pretty good even though we’ve had some very chilly nights. #pnw

I’m walking on the path above the Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place on this cool but sunny day. Are you doing anything interesting today? #pnw #wawx #GoMariners 🔱