I’m a hopeless LOTR nerd and have collected many books by Tolkien, and other books about Middle Earth. But my favorites are the tatty paperbacks (bought new) that I started with as a college student. At this point, they’re practically brittle. #AlphabetChallenge #WeekAforAlphabet #books #paperbacks

I’ve had this Compact Oxford English Dictionary for decades, even though you can now get it all online. I keep it because I remember how thrilled I was to finally have one. 😏 #AlphabetChallenge #WeekBforBooks #books

Inspired by a restaurant appetizer…🍄‍🟫 #Food #HomeCooking #Restaurants #cooking #vegetarian #appetizer #Fungi #foodsky #cooksky #TheOutpost 🍜🍽️ goodport.blog/2026/01/13/w...

A happy guy finds a patch of open water ❄️ #MallardMonday #photography #birds #Winter

A Casual French Dinner ⚜️🍷 #Food #Restaurants #foodsky #PNW #Spokane #bistro 🍽️🍜 goodport.blog/2026/01/11/a...

One happy bee. 🐝 #BlueskyArtShow #Vibrant #photography #TheOutpost

I’m sure looking forward to summer… #BlueskyArtShow #Vibrant #photography #sailing #summer

Another Friday, and I’m not sure how we made it here. But what about a little comfort food? 🍎 🌨️ 🫂 #HomeCooking #ComfortFood #food #cooking #cooksky #slowcooker #foodie #foodsky #TheOutpost 🍽️🍜 goodport.blog/2026/01/09/f...

Gathering herbs to make Braised Butternut Squash tonight. Definitely comfort food weather. ❄️ #food #homecooking #comfortfood #TheOutpost #gardening

Wind blowing diamonds out of the branches, neighbor Frank shoveling in the background.

Today, I need beauty. This quilt was designed and made by Venita Aldrich. Done on the bias, which made it extra tricky. #AlphabetChallenge #WeekAforAbstract #Art #quilts #creativity

A rich, comforting, and healthy soup. 🍄‍🟫🌾 #ComfortFood #HomeCooking #Vegan #food #cook #foodsky #cooksky #foodie #healthy #TheOutpost #Vegetarian 🍜🍽️ goodport.blog/2026/01/07/b...

An unusual Chihuly piece at Gonzaga University. #AlphabetChallenge #WeekAforAbstract

Keiko Hara, ‘Verse-Maru’ 2002 oil and wax on linen #AlphabetChallenge #WeekAforAbstract

Sam Lichtenstein, Bull Profile Series: Bull I-IV I see it as the difference between viewing a Bull in a pasture, and a steak in the supermarket. #AlphabetChallenge #WeekAforAbstract #Art #TheOutpost

A Mallard couple on a frozen pond, counting the days ‘til Spring🌞🦆 #MallardMonday #birds #photography #winter #TheOutpost #PNW #Spokane

We could all use a little coddling on a Monday morning… #Food #HomeCooking #ComfortFood #cookingtricks #cooksky #foodsky #TheOutpost 🍽️🍜 #foodie goodport.blog/2026/01/05/u...

#SkySunday #photography

Another hockey game and more Arena Food. It’s a challenge. When I get tired of the nachos, I’ve figured out a workaround — Mac and cheese on a German dog (a quirky custom order, but they’re nice about it). Malden salt and jalepeno rings sneaked in from home. The local beer is good. #hockey #food

I stripped this off of Sweet Pea after a long walk today. It seems we should have gone with the gray sweater… #dogs #winter #laundrypotential

Celebrating at home 🎊🥂🍾 #Entertaining #Parties #Food #HomeCooking #NewYearsEve #TheOutpost #Foodie #cooksky #foodsky 🍽️🍜 goodport.blog/2026/01/03/a...

Inclusion ❤️ #hockey

Happy Friday! Snow and freezing rain here, but it’s warm inside by the fire. Today I begin reorganizing and clearing. I’d sure rather look at bird photos. #BirdOfTheDay #GoodLight #photography

Heading into the New Year like this guy with the Mohawk and Samurai sword. Though my January plans also involve a lot of reading and naps. #NewYear

Happy New Year! 🎊 Wishing you fair winds and following seas for 2026. 🌬️ #HappyNewYear

I’m having a small New Year’s Eve gathering today, and am thrilled the Amaryllises are still in bloom. Scandinavian Smorgasbord! 🍽️🦀❄️🥗🍤🥂🍾 #NewYear‘sEve #Bloom #bloomscrolling #flowers

Leftover Dungeness crab turned into Crab Ramen tonight 🦀 #homecooking #comfortfood #food #soup #ramen #TheOutpost

It wasn’t the most graceful mount, but what a fine view of the pond! #BirdOfTheDay #BranchingOut #birds #photography

A simple bid for good luck in 2026 🤞 #Food #HomeCooking #ComfortFood #cooking #cooksky #foodsky #TheOutpost 🍜🍽️ goodport.blog/2025/12/29/a...

The Sunday Post — Week 52 🍾🥂🎉 #TheSundayPost #photography #adventure #PNW #Spokane goodport.blog/2025/12/28/t...

I found one! Better late than never, I guess. #AlphabetChallenge #WeekZforZero

Here we have solutions to 3 possible problems you may be experiencing: 🤔 1. I’m lazy but want good, homemade biscuits 2. I have leftover ham and want to make little sandwiches 3. I need to use up that cream in the fridge #baking #food #TheOutpost #bakesky #Retro goodport.blog/2025/12/26/j...

Wishing you a day of love, joy and peace. 🕊️ Merry Christmas. ❤️ #friends #Christmas #Holidays #TheOutpost #dogs

I visited my family today — four generations in one place. It was peaceful, and I was filled with comfort by the quiet and beauty. Tomorrow friends come over for Brunch, and I’m ready to celebrate ❤️ Family Advent Calendar, day 24 ✨ #LoveNeverDies #Advent #grateful #newtraditions

Happy Holidays! ✨ We’re finally getting some ice on the ponds, but it’s so thin that you can see it moving under the feet of this little gal. Good thing she can swim! #birds #Winter #Nature #BigYellowSkates

A sailor’s Christmas Tree. Family Advent Calendar, day 23 #Christmas #Advent #sailing #TheOutpost

These are ice crystals, formed overnight on the surface of a frozen lake. (This was at the funky old resort, some years ago.) #Winter #lakelife #photography #nature #PNW

Uff da! A day in the kitchen making food gifts —Lefse, Swedish Meatballs, and Smoked Salmon. Feeling quite Scandinavian around here! Family Advent Calendar, day 22 #Food #foodgifts #cooking #foodsky #HomeCooking #TheOutpost

⚜️Just in case you’re looking for something different to serve at the holidays — that‘s still comfort food. ⚜️ #Food #HomeCooking #Baking #ComfortFood #foodsky #cooksky #TheOutpost #HolidayCooking 🍽️🍜 goodport.blog/2025/12/22/t...

Christmas Eve dinner at the Cabin, from a few years ago. We sure loved our ‘outdoor fridge’! Family Advent Calendar Day 21 #Advent #food #HomeCooking #Cabin

The Sunday Post — Week 51 ✨ #TheSundayPost #Food #history #vintage #architecture #Spokane #FineHotels #Art #photography #memories #PNW #tour goodport.blog/2025/12/21/t...

Amaryllis bulbs showing some blooms. Family Advent Calendar day 20. #bloomscrolling #blooms #flowers #Advent #TheOutpost

Good breeze on Lake Pend Oreille. #AlphabetChallenge #WeekYforYearPast #BlueskyArtShow #OpenHouse #photography #sailing #eastcoastkin

Family Advent Calendar, day 19 #food #holidays

Happy Friday! If you like French Onion Soup, you’ll love this comforting chicken dinner. ✨ #HomeCooking #ComfortFood #food #cooking #foodsky #cooksky #foodie #dinner #TheOutpost #Fridayfood goodport.blog/2025/12/19/f...

Winter at the funky old resort. Serene beauty before we shoveled a skating rink. Family Advent Calendar, day 18 #photography #Winter #lakelife #EastCoastKin #Advent

An easy recipe that’s perfect for holiday breakfasts or ‘second breakfast’ — and also gift giving. One batch of scones makes 3 delicious gifts of 6 plump scones. #Baking #Homemade #HomeCooking #Food #foodie #Scones #TheOutpost #bakesky #foodsky goodport.blog/2025/12/18/e...

A Mama Mallard, keeping her eye on me from behind her wing. #BirdoftheDay #QuietObservers #birds #photography #motherlove

These were taken at my brother’s cabin a few years ago. A lovely, relaxed holiday with the dogs. Hiking in the snow, reading, cooking, chess, and long naps for my brother. Family Advent Calendar day 17 #Advent #Christmas #family #memories #grateful #dogs

Now is the time I make lefse and smoke salmon for the holidays — for when folks drop in, and for gift baskets. 🎁 🎄✨ #bread #HomeCooking #homemade #gifts #ComfortFood #food #Norwegian #cooking #foodgifts #entertaining #TheOutpost goodport.blog/2025/12/17/m...