Last year’s response to Sharpening the Travel Writer’s Saw proved so popular with readers that I’m happy to share nuggets learned from the 2013 Writers on the Sound Conference (WOTS) as well. Once again, I received just the right dose of inspiration and practical information to polish my writing in the days ahead. Here are a few […]
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Write Your Way Into a Happy New Year!
Happy 2013, Wanderboomers! My blogging friend Tele just posted about a FREE two-day New Year “Resolutions” extravaganza that’s happening at Village Books in Bellingham, Washington on January 5th and 6th. The schedule of mini-workshops kicks off at noon on Saturday with Carolyn Koehnline’s, “Clearing Clutter for a Creative New Year” (say that three times) and concludes […]
Sharpening the Travel Writer’s Saw
A seasonal shift is underway here in the Pacific Northwest, bringing cooler temperatures, cloudy skies and colorful foliage. Soon, soon enough, I’ll begin the steady retreat into silence and solitude to dream, write and reflect on my travels over the past year. But first, I have a writer’s conference to attend . . . An annual […]
Foraging Fun with Jennifer Hahn
Author. Poet. Teacher. Naturalist. Forager. Jennifer Hahn packs an impressive resume after more than 25 years as a wildlife adventurer whose travels span hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Northern California to Canada and kayaking solo from Ketchikan, Alaska to Bellingham, Washington where she now resides. Along the way she’s also led tours throughout the […]
A Day of Play Aboard the Schooner Zodiac
What a beauty! And what a fun day for those of us lucky enough to be aboard the Schooner Zodiac based in Bellingham, Washington. The clouds parted, the sun shone, the water sparkled, the beer and wine flowed – not too much, mind you, just enough to cap off a lovely outing on this classic […]
A Treat to Eat at Taylor Shellfish Farms
Start at the scenic seashore of Samish Bay,WA. Place a few sunflower-topped picnic tables and a BBQ nearby. Add a popular oyster shell lighthouse, friendly welcoming party and a hands-on shellfish cooking demonstration. Flavor with a few of your favorite new friends and a stunning sunset. Presto! You have all the makings for a memorable […]
Favorite Northwest Getaway: Iron Springs Resort
“Just make it easy.” That’s how Doug True summed up his family’s goal for tackling the restoration of Iron Springs Resort in Copalis Beach, WA. “Make it easy for guests to be comfortable, relax and enjoy their stay.” Doug’s wife Janet adds: “It’s about the memories. We wanted to preserve a place that has meant […]