You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence.
You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.


~ Abraham Lincoln or Rev. William J. H. Boetcker.

Dad working at car wash

Think washing cars is hard work? Try keeping a bunch of kids from elementary school to high school in line and on task!!! Dad's the best at it!

Never too little for daddy's lap

My Tulip Tree

Mother's Day gift from a few years ago.....

My Commute Home,...part 1

Leaving Edmonds for home....Coast guard escort (happens every once in a while!)

My Commute Home - Part 2

Traveling from Edmonds, Wa to Kingston, Wa: Have to do this in a couple entries! The light on the water at 5pm in the spring is so soft, pretty.

View on the way home

This was taken with my cell phone....still a nice view to come home to!

New desk

So, Alan, Bryce and I worked on putting this desk together. I did end up putting a shelf on the right side (it attaches to the tabletop), so my printer is off the main surface. Very nice!

Our 19th Wedding Anniversary!

He's a prime rib and baked potato guy...I'm grilled salmon and sauteed green beans. He's a pick up a little bit every day...I'm a spring cleaner. He sees the bright side...I see the underside. He believes in the future...I'm still trying to figure out the past. He's a lounge by the pool and take a nap...I'm a plot t...he next trip and let's go. He's a still pond...I'm a raging volcano. He's a text message...I'm a thesis. He's common sense...I'm not. He knows how to bite his tongue...I know how to lash with mine. He's the golden retriever...I'm the otter. Nineteen years...more my best friend than ever. I love you, Alan.