Category Archives: Mischief, Anything, Yammering

Mayhem (or madness) in May ’12.

Hopping into Hippo Hardware

Posted on May 26, 2012 by TommiaW

A.K.A. the Saturday Snapshot. Wandering around Hippo Hardware was a fun exploration. Located in Portland, the family-feel establishment has friendly staff, and a wealth of things to browse through. Three stories of practical items from decades back and relatively newer, it … Continue reading →

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Friday Ficlet – Tea Tapping Time

Posted on May 25, 2012 by TommiaW

  Tea Tapping Time Hopping with hippos had been the precursor. The object – who would feel ‘worser’ After ‘hours and hours’ of spinning around: One singing jibberish; the other smiling, not making a sound. A silly dance on wobbly … Continue reading →

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Sweet Serenity of Sushi

Posted on May 24, 2012 by TommiaW

What does the photo have to do with sushi? Nothing – directly. Yet if you think about it, the way the individual layers create a unique whole is something fun to discover and enjoy (as well as indulge). The presentation … Continue reading →

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Wobbly Wednesday

Posted on May 23, 2012 by TommiaW

Going to the Google homepage today led to a fun discovery: Robert Moog’s 78th birthday remembered with an interactive synthesizer. A link to a Christian Science Monitor article led to clips and ‘notes’ on how to play some of the popular … Continue reading →

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Taking a Turn

Posted on May 22, 2012 by TommiaW

Otherwise known as killing time between work and appointment. Oh, there were practical things to get done (dinner, errands), but there’s something said for taking a detour between “Point A” and “Point B.” The ‘shawl of sunlight’ on the left … Continue reading →

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Monday Marvel

Posted on May 21, 2012 by TommiaW

Sometimes a discovery is only a matter of a minute turn of the head. Another shot from the rails, this combines two of my favorite things: sunsets and water.

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Sunday snapshot

Posted on May 20, 2012 by TommiaW

One of the wonderful things about traveling by rail is the chance to take in the sights, from sunrise to sunset. This was a wonderful shot taken on the return to Seattle.

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Saturday Snapshot

Posted on May 19, 2012 by TommiaW

Another wonderful view from the trail walked.  No proper path exists there, but the hint of one brings to mind limitless opportunities.

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Thoughts Along the Trail

Posted on May 17, 2012 by TommiaW

They say the early bird gets the worm. Well, the early riser gets to enjoy a morning walk! There is something to be said for the sanity of a regular routine. This past week has allowed me to (almost) daily … Continue reading →

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Sunday snapshot

Posted on May 13, 2012 by TommiaW

This photo was taken during the train ride back, with timing working slightly better for me this time. The location is somewhere south of Tacoma.

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