You have got to be kidding me. What month is it again? This photo was shot moments ago from my front porch.

Ugh.

Can’t you just taste the Mai Tai now?

Last winter, on some of the coldest days of the year, we had a power outage. Starting last night, on one of the hottest days of the year, we’re having a power outage. This time, it’s apparently only a few hundred people affected. And it’s looking like the duration will be measured in hours (around [...]

This morning, I’ll spare you the words — most of them, at least — and tell the story with photos alone. These wouldn’t have been particularly remarkable when I lived in Wyoming or Tahoe, but I’m telling you: this is not normal for Seattle.
And no, I didn’t take these with my phone’s camera.

It’s official. Mother nature is pissed, and she’s taking it all out on me. I sincerely apologize to my friends and neighbors who are caught in the crossfire.
This pair of photos* tells a big part of the story in my latest encounter with Ma. Pay attention to the clock on the left and the odometer [...]

Wow, it’s been a long time since I’ve written here. If anyone is still reading, I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me. I would promise to never let it happen again, but both you and I know that would be a lie.
To get you caught up, here is a list [...]

Yes, 42. 42 degrees, that is. 42 was the temperature inside of our house at 4:30 PM today. But I’m getting ahead of myself — that was just the end of an adventure that started last Thursday.

If you’re in the Seattle area, you already know what I’m talking about. Last night’s commute will live in infamy. It was the worst I’ve ever seen, and I sincerely hope it’s the worst I will ever see.
The truth is, I had it easy. Monday Night Football was in town last night. The stadium is [...]