Monthly Archives: September 2009
“Fishy Kid” Coloring Contest
What do you get when you combine crayons, fish and gear? The Fishy Kid coloring contest. Co-creators Cameron Mortenson and Kevin Powell are two fly-fishing dads who live in the southeastern US. What started as a coloring book from celebrated … Continue reading
Outdoor Classroom: Why exactly do fall leaves change color?
It’s official. Fall has arrived in the northwest. Not that we didn’t already have signs~ the sun setting earlier, cooler evenings. But today, the cloudless blue sky was quickly covered by a cloudy blanket. The wind whisked the mounting mass … Continue reading
Walking to School
My walk to elementary school is composed of snapshot memories. The magnolia trees with limbs made for climbing. The very steep hill. Baseball bats cracking as I passed the little league field. Blackberries. Towering redwood trees encompassing “Dark” Park. Dawdling … Continue reading
Are You the Parent You Imagined?
For the record, Fitz and I aren’t parents. Yet, even before planning to be a parent, I have an ideal image of the parent that I will strive to be. As our friends embark on parenthood, I continually refine my … Continue reading