Those last two weeks went by fast. Really fast. I didn't even realize it while spending 6+ hours playing a free Fallout game on the tablet Sunday. The only reason I even knew I needed to get a blog up today was because a colleague told me they were looking forward to it. And apparently people are actually reading it. So instead of taking my time on a pleasant Sunday afternoon while drinking my tea and resting my legs from whatever insane thing I did in the previous 48 hours I am typing this up the Monday before as fast as I can while Rich takes my turn cleaning up dinner and missing football. I swear I am going to get that darling human an epic Christmas gift this year. Like an avalanche beacon or something. So he always makes it home to fix my mistakes.
It feels like this is how it is throughout all the months that end with ber. I call them the ber months. It's cold and busy. Everyone is back from vacation, colleague's kids are back in school, cold rolling in reminds us the fireplace is broken, I need a new coat for the weather, birthdays, Oktoberfest, then Halloween, Fakesgiving, Thanksgiving, I need 4 new coats, Christmas parties, Real Christmas, New Years...ber months are always the busiest and somehow I always manage to make it slightly worst. Which is amazing because unlike the summer I am actually home most weekends.
So what could had possibly happened in the past two weeks that kept me away from Rogue Musings?
First, I got to photograph a distillery! I am keeping the information on the event very private until I hear back from them. Rich found the place and has become a super fan. I got the courage to ask if I could photograph the pretty stills as practice for landscape photography. I wanted to take my time and be an artist. Practice going forward to make sure what happened at Mt. Baker wouldn't ever happen again. Stills have an interesting shape that makes them fun to photograph. I got a lot out of the experience and I learned a few lessons I will be able to use when I am back out in the mountains!
Second, dog got sick. Cause that is what that dog does. Especially on work nights where we both have important meetings the next day. Don't worry - she was fine as soon as the weekend hit! Also, she is starting to eat solid food. We estimate that by 2020 she will be like a normal dog but expert analyst say that might be too optimistic and she will never be normal.
That's my dog.
Third, the "wind storm" that hit Seattle. I wasn't affected by it but over preparing was bit of a time sink. I did try to go photograph the windstorm and all I got was a decent sunset photo.
Stupid windstorm that never happened.
FOURTH! The beautiful artist Cindy Heine turned 75. An amazing woman having an amazing birthday. It was great getting to see the whole family get together and celebrate. And I got to see some of Cindy's new collages which were amazing of course! Go to her website, she is an amazing person! --> http://www.artylu.com/
Oh, look! Undateable Asshats!
Fifth, I WENT TO SEE HILLARY CLINTON SPEAK. At first I had planned on hiding my political beliefs on Rogue Musings. But with the way things are going I don't think it would hurt to say I am a major supporter of Hilary Clinton. Also, anyone holding a sign in support of locking up Clinton and making Trump President should not be allowed to date women. Get out and vote.
I brought my little canon with me. No one said anything. She is bad-ass AND adorable!
Sixth, we got a microwave. Hard to explain why that is such a big deal but to people who know us it is a really big deal.
Seventh, signed up for basic climbing. We're going higher.
Eighth....I met an art gallery. It's love. Introducing Black Lab Gallery! Where the art doesn't suck! This place has only been around for 6 months but there is no doubt they will stick around forever. Currently selling delicious coffee and baked goods they hope to be serving wine and beer soon! Thursday is the art walk and I plan on being there around 8pm! I hope to have a few items for sale. And I would like to remind everyone that all profits from the sales go to Frankie's Friends, an organization that helps provide animals with care they otherwise would not be able to get!
Please check out Black Lab Gallery in Everett!! It is a beautiful spot full of beautiful people. Alex and Isabella are amazing artist, themselves, and do a wonderful job in running the place. It is dog friendly and Lani LOVES it there!! As do I.
The art walk is the 3rd thursday of every month and poetry night is every monday!
- Website: blacklabonlinegallery.com/
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Whoever finds the most spelling and grammar errors in this post gets to decide where I am going to donate $20 to.