I aint gonna study war no more.
The planes are completely restored and look like huge toys, ahem, war toys. There is a huge banner that hangs from the ceiling stating that 70,000 were killed instantly in Hiroshima. How could anyone go there and not think of all the death these planes were involved in. I felt very sad until I went into the bathroom stall there and saw...
this strange little face above the toilet. So odd and unexpected.
There is this fabulous cheese farm in Fall City, WA where they make the most delicious cheese. The owner is this totally amazing woman who has raised 5 children and is now producing cheese that she sells mostly to restaurants. She also raises and cares for all the animals that produce the milk for the cheese. They are almost like her pets, she has names for them and today when we were there 2 cows and a yak came practically running to her and nudged her affectionately.
If you ever get the chance, make an arrangement for a tour, you will be glad you did.Their practices are organic and their herd is fed spent barley from the Pike Brewery during milking time.
Or if you like you can buy their cheese at 2 Seattle Farmer's Markets, Saturday at the University District one or Sunday at the Ballard one.
Did I mention how much I love my job?
There is a picturesque farm in Quilcene, WA where they have a music festival.
They grow flowers, vegetables and fruit.
Mules live there and have a happy, carefree life. You can feed them carrots for 25 cents each.
The music is performed in the barn where you can sit or listen on the grassy hillside.
Picnic tables are sprinkled throughout and they sell lunches. It's a beautiful place.
See the bus in the background?
The new job is great. Getting hired to work there was one of the luckiest days of my life, although I didn't know it at the time. The thing is, there isn't much time for working in the studio, seeing friends or the rest of the maintenance of day to day living. Pity really.
Dogs seem to be naturally grateful. As for me, it is something I need to sit and think about and unfortunately I only do it once a year at this time. The truth is I have so much to be grateful for that it's hard to think of everything. What I am outstandingly grateful for outside of my family, friends and home is the place where I work. I have never felt more appreciated or happy at a job in my entire life. What are you feeling most grateful for?
