A morning of zen, with no distractions…
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The dock was packed with crab fishermen and their families and babies. All very friendly. Saw a few “Vietnam Vet” hats on some of the older men, and one of them had a pistol ticket in to the back of his shorts.
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Fukit. We’re eating indoors. If they allow it, and if we follow the rules, we can do it. Right? (Note: our own rule is, either sit outside or next to an open window or door.)
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Sign on the commuter bus meeting the Fauntleroy ferry.
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This is what passersby see on a sunny day on California Avenue.
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Another Monday in Covid. Well, another Monday anyhow. Not much different, really. Right?
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Putting up a Yurt over a six-week period. Here are the first two weeks.
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Does it matter which one? It’s something to watch other than Netflix. Of course, you experienced blog readers will all know exactly what RBNR is, by now.
Read MoreWe’ve had a number of family gatherings out at Harper, getting various pods together. I’m not sure what to say becuase these are very personal but suffice it to say that nothing can stop us from getting together, especially Covid-19.
Read MoreIt doesn’t matter that the West Seattle bridge is down, adding half an hour of driving time to anywhere in ‘mainland’ Seattle, because we are facing the other way and our transportation from West Seattle is the trusty Fauntleroy Ferry which whisks us over to Harper in just half an hour - when it’s on time and when it’s not stopping at Vashon Island along the way.
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There’s a story here. I’ll try to get a photo of Mildren later. Down on Alki beach, just below the hidden steps that climb straight up to the upper reaches of West Seattle, is a quaint old row of one-story brick apartments from the 1940’s. (more)
Read MoreSome would say this is Seattle’s only beach. I’m not sure about that, but it’s certainly the only beach that you can see Seattle from! It definitely has that Venice Beach ‘vibe’ and it’s definitely the place to cruise up and down with your car windows open and music blasting out.
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I’m reminded of a great song by Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks called “The Buzzard Was Their Friend.” Not sure why. Just three birds, hanging out, a pod above the other pods.
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This one rolled right past our home. And they are rolling throughout the city’s neighborhoods, one by one, on a nightly basis. BLM is important. But I think there is a lot of anger and energy in addition to BLM: anger at the polarization, anger our inept response to Covid-19, and anger at the continuing separation of wealth.
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