The word library conjures memories of stacks of books and librarians whispering, “hush.” The 18-year-old Seattle Central Library is nothing like that; today, it’s a...
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Everything that slows us down and forces patience
“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.” – May...
Sliding glass doors created the outdoor room
This picture of a screened back porch says, “Lazy summer afternoon.” Lucky me! It’s the view from my office chair. Admit it. When you look at the picture to the left,...
May snows took the kick out of Route 66
Mixed use Creek Center mall divides SLC
SLC Main Library an urban oasis
A year ago, my 23-year-old daughter moved to Salt Lake City, UT for an internship and the chance to experience a different regional culture other than her native...
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Kyle Pierson
I never expected to leave the beach, palm trees, and glorious sunsets of Florida. Seriously! I even have a master’s degree in Florida Studies. So, my move to Washington, the Evergreen State, had to be from a powerful pull. It was; in 2020, my husband Dave and I became grandparents to twin grandsons, and their brother who was born in 2022. Grandparenting adds a new busy dimension to our lives and readers might assume my interest in Florida nature and architecture has faded. But I’m curious about those things here in the PNW too. I’m looking forward to learning like a kid again and having three little guys join me on my explorations!
You’ll find my writings about Florida, North Carolina, and Washington here, along with a new tab, poetry and maybe some drawings. So the journey continues. You’re welcome to come along.