Fond

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, June 15, 2025 My father never read a parenting book. I’m sure of that. For one thing, I don’t think there were many (any?) such books when he became a father. And, even if there were, I don’t think he would have...

Oh, If Only . . . .

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath, June 14, 2025 Shelley and I are always delighted when a new bookstore opens. Actually, the Barnes and Noble which opened a few months back in Issaquah has replaced an earlier Barnes there, which was located in a...

Timepiece Terror

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Maylan Schurch Friday, June 13, 2025 This past Monday Shelley and I took a day trip to a nearby town, and visited a small shop. While Shelley talked with the owner, I caught sight of this immense clock face above the door. As soon as my...

So Many Tools

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, June 12, 2025 Have you wondered why whenever there is a seemingly easy job to do, the number of tools multiplies by the time the job is done? I often think a job will just take one or two tools, but I know deep...

Carrying the Light

Photo and Commentary (c)2025 by Darren Milam Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Back in late April, I was on a business trip to Costa Rica. During some downtime, I had the chance to visit a garden—and that’s where I came across this stunning Abutilon pictum. For those of us who...