The Hawaiian Chieftain and The Lady Washington—
Originally uploaded by freeloosedirt

It is currently 83 degrees in Long Beach and these beautiful tall ships are moored at the Port of Ilwaco this weekend. You can take tours, go on an adventure cruise or just gaze at these majestic ships! Saturday Market along the waterfront has [...]

Hi dear blog readers! I mentioned my brother Jeff’s new book being released next week, but already available on Amazon.com for pre=-ordering at $16.47. The proper name, that I blew the other day, is The Long Baby Boom: An Optimistic Vision for a Graying Generation by Jeff Goldsmith, Ph.D. A good [...]

Deer, Not In Headlights 3—
Originally uploaded by Bayou & Lach

I was told by my cousin Rosi that you can communicate with the creatures that love your garden as much as you do. So the other week,while there were seven deer in my garden, I went out to meet them and have a pow wow. [...]

Long time, no blog. I’m sorry about that! A very odd coincidence happened to me while I was away for a few days in Orlando for my “other” career passion, at the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (GCM’s) Annual Meeting. My sweet Bill minded the store while I was gone! [...]

Bill and I awoke to an unusual sight for us in late April; it must be a record for late snow. The snowflakes were falling and the property was very white. Where the snow could penetrate the trees, there was a half inch. In the back garden the euclyptus tree and pine trees [...]

Good morning! It’s cool and cloudy with a hint of blue stripe in the sky–the barometer’s up–but probably only temporarily! I’m excited about a project we’re trying to kick-off, peninsula-wide–a newer concept called “Voluntourism”. For years, guests at Boreas have asked for bags so they can do beach clean-up when they take their [...]

Oyster Mushrooms—
Originally uploaded by acl John

Boreas Inn’s professional forager and dear friend, Veronica Williams, is on the look-out for wild oyster mushrooms. The nice long oyster mushroom season is about to begin on the Long Beach, Washington Peninsula and the surrounding area! We’re looking forward to adding them to our luscious breakfasts very soon! [...]

Razor Clams, Long Beach Peninsula WA US—
Originally uploaded by Alki1

This is a beautiful image of a bucket of razor clams and the type of shovel Bill uses for clamming. I use a clam gun–much easier for me. Thought you might want to see what a razor clam looks like!. The outside of the [...]

Long Beach WA Kite Festival #7—
Originally uploaded by Alki1

When the skies are alive with color! And not a Charlie Brown in the bunch. It’s a great time to visit Long Beach, WA.