Shots Fired

at least three

2010-09-29T03:11:00.000-07:00

Now that I have the super giant faux one

I plan to do at LEAST 3...maybe more

Mom decorating tree 3

Christmas, 2009

A month ago

2010-09-28T03:09:00.000-07:00

We hosted the livest

TPC Classic gig in town

Lucky Charm

Golf supplies

Photo from summer 2010

Mild Blizzard

2010-09-27T03:08:00.000-07:00

I think I heard that this year

was supposed to be the year of the

100 year storms

Quantae conquers the hill

Day trip to Snoqualmie Pass

Christmas, 2009

back on track

2010-09-26T03:06:00.000-07:00

She looks like such a natural

all off trail and all

I still have her stick at the front door.

mom and Q visit

Christmas Day hike

Snoqualmie trails

Christmas, 2009

What do you mean no dogs?

2010-09-25T03:03:00.000-07:00

Now that I have a puppy

I don't get to go here

anymore

which is all well enough

OC Pier Hopping

Orange County, CA

Winter 2008

Lucky Girl

2010-09-24T03:05:00.000-07:00

This is my backyard.

I am one lucky girl.

Off the 9th

Pleasantville

Winter 2009

Dim what?

2010-09-23T03:02:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I've done dim sum

He ate it all up

her, not so much

mom & q visit

day after Christmas

International District, Seattle

2009

Winter hike

2010-09-22T03:00:00.000-07:00

Over the mountain

and through the woods

he beat his grandmother on the walk

mom and Q

Christmas day hike

Snoqualmie trails

Christmas, 2009

Stuff him

2010-09-21T02:58:00.000-07:00

I wish he was here

so that I could stuff him full of sushi

on our Sushi Fridays

Cutie Q nephew

does sushi

Seattle

Christmas Visit 2009

Another Year | Another Superstar

2010-09-20T02:57:00.000-07:00

Ahhh...Junior League was so fun last year

And it's already feeling even better than last

Junior League of Seattle

Provisional of the Year

May 2010

the OC

2010-09-19T02:54:00.000-07:00

I could sure use a trip back here

right about now.

Souther California

Orange County

Winter 2008

Ephemera

2010-09-18T02:53:00.000-07:00

I miss playing with paper.

Scraproom

[pleasantville]

summer 2010

Pumpkin Detail

2010-09-17T02:51:00.000-07:00

I wonder where puppy will sit

when we have to strap the pumpkins in

again this year?

Pumpkin Protection

upstate pumpkin farm

Fall, 2008

Rock harvest

2010-09-16T02:50:00.000-07:00

Really trying hard

to harvest more than just rocks

this year

Ashley helps in the garden

[Pleasantville]

Summer 2010

Lucky Wish

2010-09-15T02:48:00.000-07:00

I actually wished

that I wouldn't get any of these

in my yard this year.

Dandelions among the tulips

La Conner, WA

Spring 2008

Giddy

2010-09-14T02:46:00.000-07:00

I think I'm actually growing some of these.

I think I might pass out from the gorgeousness.

White gourds

Fall City Pumpkin Patch

Fall 2009

Contemplative

2010-09-13T02:45:00.000-07:00

Favorite place

Favorite photo

Love being out there in the fall

when the raves are REALLY

crashing in

On the beach

Ocean Shores, WA

Fall 2008

Glasslike Gloss

2010-09-12T02:43:00.000-07:00

She is one smooth ride.

I didn't get out once this summer

for a cruise on the lake.

Center for Wooden Boats Beauty

Seattle | South Lake Union

Summer 2008

Spotted

2010-09-11T02:41:00.000-07:00

I once

on a trip just like this

spotted an owl

that scared the living daylights out of me

because something that big

just shouldn't fly.

Especially right at me.

Fall Photo Hiking

Pacific Northwest backroads

Fall 2008

Weird Dog

2010-09-10T02:39:00.000-07:00

Or just evidence that even dogs

have stereotypes.

I thought all dogs loved these.

Mine doesn't even notice them.

Fire hydrant ~~red~~ yellow

[Pleasantville], WA

Summer 2010

Rock and a Hard place

2010-09-09T02:37:00.000-07:00

I miss this place so much

Don't get me wrong

the bed was HARD

but the living was so soft and easy

Anniversary Trip

PV, MX

Summer 2009

All mine

2010-09-08T02:35:00.000-07:00

She's all mine.

Okay. Half mine.

But that ball.

That ball is all her's.

Ashley the Shephard | Lab mutt

learning to dig and bury

[Pleasantville] Dog Park

Summer 2010

One of those days?

2010-09-07T02:33:00.000-07:00

That a girl goes through?

Or diva in training

hiding from the 'razi?

She hides from the spotlight

Leavenworth, WA

Winter 2007

Harvest

2010-09-06T02:31:00.000-07:00

Still wondering what kind of pumpkins

are going to come up for me.

Kind of figuring they will be about this size

at this rate of growth.

Pumpkin Patch | Corn Maze

North of Seattle

Fall

Best find ever

2010-09-05T02:28:00.000-07:00

I'm a bit torn.

Not sure if the best find ever

was actually finding the Sponge Bob Easter basket

or finding Sponge Bob nestled into my side of the bed

on Easter morning last year.

Sponge Bob kicks up his heels

Easter 2008 | Old House

Seattle, WA

Do the Puyallup

2010-09-04T02:26:00.000-07:00

The best part of living in WA

Is getting to do the Puyallup every year.

5th largest fair in the states

and you get to see sites like this

City girl meets baby piggies

Puyallup Fair

Puyallup, WA

Fall 2009

She'll be gone till November

2010-09-03T02:26:00.001-07:00

Well, not quite that long.

But I wish.

Especially if I got to stay in this city.

Memorialized

Washington, DC

Summer 2009

The BEST Mac and Cheese

2010-08-31T06:00:00.000-07:00

In the whole wide world was made by my grandmama

but since she ain't here anymore

This will always do in a pinch.

Kingfish Cafe

Mac and Cheese full order

(with delish salad)

Seattle, WA

July 2008

Windowsill

2010-08-30T06:00:00.000-07:00

Kitchen windows with plants on the sill are the best.

R's first house

Seattle, WA

July, 2008

Wallet Candy

2010-08-29T06:09:00.000-07:00

I made that placecard

before that was my last name

and remember smiling a huge smile

when I realized that by the time I sat down to that table

I would be all his.

Wedding seating cards

Early July, 2008

Democracy in Action

2010-08-28T06:05:00.000-07:00

Man I miss this project

Almost as much as I miss this energy

This enthusiastic hope

Here's hoping an August visit can get folks fired up again.

Becoming a WA State Obama Delegate

Legislative District Caucus

Pin the Dot on your selection

Spring, 2008

Castle in the Sky

2010-08-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

Well...at least on the beach.

And really crafty, creative castles at that.

Can't wait to go back

to the sand castle building contests

down the shore.

Ocean Shores, WA

2007

When we Go again

2010-08-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

I want to go local

And I want to stay here

Cama Beach, WA

Summer 2008 (7?)

A wish

2010-08-25T06:00:00.000-07:00

I wish I lived right on the edge of this

so that I could wake up to this every summer morning

And then promptly fall right back asleep.

Sunset

(because we know I would NEVER be up for sunrise)

Cannon Beach, OR

Summer 2007

I can, but I didn't

2010-08-24T06:00:00.000-07:00

Yes. I can swim.

No. I did not.

Not one time this year.

What a shame

Jamaica

Negril

July 2008

(Honeymoon)

But especially him

2010-08-23T06:00:00.000-07:00

and you are still praying for him right?

He's an awesome kid

We were far enough apart for me to be out of the house

during his "cool" years

Wish we were just a little closer in age

But love my baby brother to pieces

David Henderson

Serving his country

Stationed in Afghanistan

August, 2010

And her too

2010-08-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

We were way too close in age to be BFFs

growing up or now

but I DID always look out for her

and she for me

Sister enjoys Thanksgiving dinner

Seattle, WA

November, 2006

Best Laid Plans

2010-08-21T06:00:00.000-07:00

Man I miss these two so much

Miss hugging her and pinching his cheeks.

Been way too long

Gotta get back on the horse

Mom and Q visit

July 2008

Mini Pumpkins at this rate

2010-08-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

At this rate of non-growth

in my backyard pumpkin patch

I think I might get lucky and get a mini pumpkin

like the one on my knee

and that will only happen if I go to the REAL pumpkin patch.

Sigh

Pumpkin Patch up North

Washington State

2006

Not So Lonely

2010-08-19T06:00:00.000-07:00

Maybe it is time for a working holiday

LOVED. This. PLACE.

Can't wait to go back someday.

Lone Cyprus

California

2007

Take a Hike

2010-08-18T06:00:00.000-07:00

Man.

I miss hiking.

Cama Beach Opening

Up North

Washington

2009 (8?)

They grow up so fast

2010-08-17T06:00:00.000-07:00

We marked off the third measuring tick line on her grow wall

I so miss when she was so tiny and miniature and could fit in this basket.

Ashley Merikle

Growing up from tiny puppy to big puppy to little dog dog.

Nope.

Dog Dog is not a typo

Cali living

2010-08-16T18:00:00.000-07:00

One of my fave Cali cities

San Francisco, CA

Getting Engaged in Napa Trip

Street Car Ride

October, 2008

Black | White

2010-08-15T18:00:00.000-07:00

Even at the Resort, life is beautifully black and white

Resort Living

Palm Desert, CA

January, 2009

NYE

Life in the Sticks

2010-08-14T18:00:00.000-07:00

He could not be happier that we get to buy milk at

The Milk Barn.

I've never been in. But back home at my "official" grocery store

does sell milk in glass bottles.

Awesome

Snoqualmie, WA

July 2010

I miss...

2010-08-13T18:00:00.000-07:00

Some routine life bits:

Starbucks treats

iTunes sync

Wedding planning

Sim City 4

One day

I'll do it all again

Old house

Seattle, WA

January, 2009

Scary Good Point

2010-08-12T18:00:00.000-07:00

Almost.

Except that I actually LIKE how scary it is that I can pay

next to nothing to get a handwritten letter clear across the country.

Vs. half an arm and a leg via a private carrier...

Rep. Adams Everett Health Care Town Hall

Everett, WA

Summer, 2009

Cali Living

2010-08-11T18:00:00.000-07:00

This is one corner of The OC that I love

It is generally the only corner of The OC I love

The corner of Heaven

OC, CA

Every visit home

I miss...

2010-08-10T18:00:00.000-07:00

The little boy that gave me this little pig

I used to kiss this pig proxy every morning.

Miss my nephew Quantae

Pink Pig in the Closet

March, 2009

Going Back to Cali?

2010-08-09T18:00:00.000-07:00

I guess this will always be an option

On the streets

Robert

San Francisco, CA

October, 2008

Chores

2010-08-08T18:00:00.000-07:00

Blogging daily used to be a chore for me

Now laundry is the only chore in my life

[Pleasantville] Seattle, WA

May, 2009

Uncivil Discourse

2010-08-07T18:00:00.000-07:00

Crazy came to town.

And wanted to debate how nationalized healthcare is actually nationalize suicide.

Okay.

Rep. Adams Health Care Forum

Everett, WA

Summer, 2009

Civil Discourse

2010-08-06T18:00:00.000-07:00

Somehow, the UW Health Care Forum was relatively civil

All neatly and patiently lined up to enter the auditorium.

J. McDermott Health Care Town Hall

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

Summer, 2009

Pumpkin Spotting?

2010-08-05T18:31:00.000-07:00

Did I mention that I really, REALLY want to grow my own pumpkins?

But that with Ashley around, this is proving impossible.

Luckily, there is a Pumpkin Hunting Ground nearby

Jubilee Farm

The Sticks, WA

October 2009

I miss...

2010-08-04T18:00:00.000-07:00

Playing the Sims

Mostly because my Sim ruled the world.

And had an awesome brood of children

And, as you can see, also still never cleaned toilets

Summer, 2009

Politico

2010-08-03T18:00:00.000-07:00

Getting National with the Politics of it all

He was the official Tally Keeper; I was the multi-precinct captain

WA Sylvan Precinct

Democrat Caucus

February, 2008

Two more months

2010-08-02T18:00:00.000-07:00

Perhaps I'll have pumpkins in the yard

Likely, I'll have to go to the patch and hunt them down.

Pumpkin Hunting

Fall City, WA

October 2009

Summer ending

2010-08-01T18:00:00.000-07:00

But this Bus ain't moving

Tulip Festival

La Conner, WA

April, 2009

I love him - Please Pray

2010-08-01T04:20:00.000-07:00

August 1, 2010

Leaving for Afghanistan

This is my little brother.

When people tell me that I'm not supporting the troops

because I don't like the war(s)

I want to spit in their faces.

But I'm too ladylike for that.

And I would never disrespect his service that way.

You are awesome.

Be safe.

You are my hero.

Caliente

2010-07-31T18:00:00.000-07:00

One smooth mama down South.

Breakfast pastries on the beach

Puerto Vallarta, MX

July, 2009

Out of State

2010-07-30T18:00:00.000-07:00

Visitors. Watching the fly fishers...in December

MOm & Q visit Pleasantville

[Pleasantville] Seattle, WA

December, 2009

Typical Seattle Skyline

2010-07-29T18:00:00.000-07:00

Used to be my view into work everyday

Now just my view home every now and again

Burien/Roxbury

early 2009

Azul

2010-07-28T18:00:00.000-07:00

Blue Sky and Bluer Water

Marriott Resort living

Puerto Vallarta, MX

July, 2009

Empty Stocking

2010-07-27T18:00:00.000-07:00

Someone got a letter from Santa...

...it said "I've been watching you Big Bad Boy.

First Christmas

Pinehurst

December, 2009

Gone Again

2010-07-26T18:00:00.000-07:00

I used to use one of these all the time

Now, I use Yahoo or MapQuest again.

Boy and His Dog

2010-07-25T18:00:00.000-07:00

Trying out the various doggy parks

Boy and His Dog

[Pleasantville] Seattle, WA

S Dog Park

June, 2010

Gone

2010-07-24T18:00:00.000-07:00

I miss the wind turbines and trips to the desert

On the way back to the coast

Palm Desert, CA

January, 2010

Up Close

2010-07-23T18:00:00.000-07:00

Growing from tiny to dog

Ashley Merikle

[Pleasantville] Seattle, WA

SR Dog Park

16 wks old

The Path Home

2010-07-22T18:00:00.001-07:00

Clearly, I could walk the dog more often.

Then I wouldn't be panting right along with her.

Ashley Goes for a Walk

[Pleasantville] Seattle, WA

July, 2010

Woodland Fun

2010-07-21T18:00:00.000-07:00

I love chopped, stacked wood.

Wish I had a fireplace.

La Conner, WA

On the Tulip Trail

April, 2009

Naturally More Interesting

2010-07-20T18:00:00.000-07:00

Because he is naturally curious...

And there are, naturally, animals that can get into a zoo and not be in cages...

Woodland Park Zoo

Seattle, WA

Quantae, January, 2010

2 years ago

2010-07-19T06:00:00.000-07:00

Two years ago, we did. But not at Canlis

Wedding Invites

Anniversary

July 19, 2008

Trinity 8th & James

Kaspers Harrison St.

Fireworks

2010-07-18T18:54:00.000-07:00

Still.

Volunteered at Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival

Fireworks on Mark's Houseboat afterward

4th of July, 2009

Post a day...starting now

2010-07-16T18:50:00.000-07:00

Gotta love scheduled posts. No reason not to have a post a day for the rest of the year.

Ashley Nap

July, 2010

Pinehurst

Christmas Wishes

2010-01-18T10:43:00.000-08:00

Someone was a really naughty boy this year.

I believe that far stocking has nothing but coal in it...

Christmas Mantle New House First Year

December 24, 2009

2010: I wish I was…

2010-01-08T01:03:00.001-08:00

Back there | On the Beach

Yelapa, Jalisco | MX

July 2009

ALMOSt

2009-04-11T09:56:00.000-07:00

We see them on the lake almost everyday after work now. Almost time to get out there again.

In the Details - Sailing

Adventuress Mother's Day Sail

Cama Beach, WA

Who in the heck?

2009-03-03T20:49:00.000-08:00

Is this girl and why is she posting pictures to a picture blog?

Good questions...

Orange County, CA

New Years, 2009

My absence...

2008-12-22T11:28:00.000-08:00

Is unexcusable.

So have a Seattle snow picture or two as my atonement:

Around the corner.

This is what unincorporated King County

(aka, no snow plows)

looks like on a snowy day.

December 18, 2008

And, contrary to what this photo may suggest,

here's a guy loving every moment of it.

Particularly, he enjoyed the Snowman Family that came for a visit because they heard the weather was really good for snowmen here lately.

Our Mountains have Snow too

2008-11-16T17:42:00.000-08:00

That time of year again. Our mountains have snow on them now too.

Was a beautiful blue sky day on Saturday and I didn't whip out my camera once.

A shame, I know.

Here's an oldie but goodie from the trip of a lifetime

(well...until I went to Jamaica)

Tibet Backcountry

On the way to Everest

April, 2007

Almost November 2008

2008-10-31T08:06:00.000-07:00

Early Voting Commences My King County Mail In Ballot

Historic Election

First Black President of the US?

Never thought I'd live to see this day

Seattle (King County), WA

Fall Election, 2008

Sometimes, Me Too

2008-10-27T08:02:00.001-07:00

Admittedly, not usually. BUT...

In honor of the new job and all right?

Purse fetish begins, Seattle, October 2008

Fall again

2008-10-26T13:44:00.001-07:00

I love this time of year

View from my front door

Seattle, WA

October 2008

Not Quite a Month, Nor Quite a Summer

2008-09-14T23:38:00.001-07:00

Summer never feels complete without a visit here:

Paradise

Mt. Rainier, WA

Summer 2007

Alas, we have not made it out this year.

Sad.

Happy reasons.

Choices.

It is coming

2008-08-19T07:34:00.000-07:00

That time of year again. I can't wait!

Pumpkin Patch

Washington somewhere north

Fall, 2007

I've been there...

2008-08-17T19:59:00.000-07:00

...not even that long ago. Beijing, China The Great Wall April 2007

Not like I don't take my own

2008-06-27T00:45:00.001-07:00

But getting the computers back up to speed has been a bit. tedious. Just a bit.

So on Amber's Blog she had this great post with a photo scavenger hunt:

a. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search.
b. Using only the first page, pick an image.
c. Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images into fd’s mosaic maker.

1. What is your first name?
2. What is your favorite food?
3. What high school did you go to?
4. What is your favorite color?
5. Who is your celebrity crush?
6. Favorite drink?
7. Dream vacation?
8. Favorite dessert?
9. What you want to be when you grow up?
10. What do you love most in life?
11. One Word to describe you.
12. Where do you live?

Here's how mine came out:

1. Saint Bernadette (Bernadette) 2. The Whole Enchilada (Onion Enchiladas) 3. The Caperette Team of '98 (PHS c/o not '98 thank goodness) 4. Orange as Any Orange on a Tree (Orange) 5. Barack Obama (Michelle Obama) 6. Lemon Drop (Lemon Drop) 7. Tibet-5637 (Tibet - wildest dreams come true) 8. Butter Pecan Ice Cream (Butter Pecan Ice Cream - some days I miss her so so SO very much) 9. Happy Happy (Happy) 10. Grace (Being with him [Robert] and with this picture, growing old with him) 11. Sleepy Sunday @ Movie Clip (sleepy) 12. The Road Home, Mendicino (some TX, some Cali, all in all, "home").

Have fun with it. Show me your's too!

Where Has My Seattle Gone?

2008-04-22T21:35:00.001-07:00

Typically, every morning, that arrow points very appropriately to Downtown Seattle. Literally. As in, that photo would be impressive because you'd see these really cool sky scrapers and all (albeit, no Space Needle in that shot) and it would literally be pointing to Seattle.

Not so much on this past March foggy morning some weeks ago. No snow, granted, but no sun either. I thought somewhere in my "live in Seattle contract" that the sun was supposed to make an appearance by now.

March | Drive to Work | Seattle

2008

Fired up...Ready to Go!

2008-04-05T18:02:00.001-07:00

Welcome to all the hundreds...(okay...well dozens) of new folks looking for Obama/democracy in action photos.

As the project is ongoing and part of a published book proposal, I have not put as much of my democracy in action photos online as you might be expecting to see, but here on this particular blog, you can see some samples of that specific topic and get a general feel for the photography aspect of the project.

At my other blog, Colored White, I tend to have more commentary and I'll make a point of tagging those posts so that you can easily go to say an Obama label and read commentary specific to the project. That should go down by end of Friday this coming week.

In the meantime, posts with specific democracy in action photos can be seen here:

Obama Rally - Key Arena (Seattle) Young ones

Obama Rally - Key Arena (Seattle) Let Me In

Democracy in action - Precinct Caucuses (Seattle) February 5

Obama Rally - Key Arena (Seattle) 4 feet from history

Democracy in Action - Feedback (Memphis) MLK Memorial, National Civil Rights Museum

Democracy in Action - Media (Madison, WI) Waxing Political, tv/laptop

Today we captured so many great photos of fantastic people. But here is what democracy in action looks like. It is all of you. All of us. Young old. White Black. Male Female. And EVERYTHING and more beyond that. I'm so honored to be selected as a 7th Congressional District Delegate for Obama. Honored to tell your stories.

To that. If you see yourself in one of my photos and you want to tell your story, be in touch with me at henderso@seattleu.edu. Part of the project is portraits of everyday people JUST LIKE YOU. It would entail doing an interview and some portrait work and a neat "your story" component that I'll chat with you about when you get in touch. If you're not in any of the pictures but would love to tell your story, definitely be in touch and we'll chat! If you see yourself very plainly and clearly in a photo that is not in a public place and you'd like me to remove it, just drop me an email. I don't head out to purposefully catch people doing crazy things they don't want to be seen doing and as such, I keep it to fair game public events where, sorry, sometimes you get shot (shots fired...the blog name...ahhh!!). BUT, that said, I also respect where you're coming from so just drop me a line and we'll work it out. Promise.

Once more. Thank you so much. From the bottom of my heart. I really appreciate your votes today and will do everything I can to make sure that your vote for me represents YOUR stake in this election.

All the best! Bernadette

P.S. Dig deeper on the blogs. There are a few Tibet photos (we have a separate site for those, email me if you'd like the addy). I have a private blog that if you manage to break through, you have to be an invited reader to read. Nothing obscure--Robert (the tall guy that did a fantastic job helping me today) and I are engaged to be married. Deeper into my Colored White blog, you'll see some reference (okay, a lot of reference) to that, but we were boring people to death with the details so we just started up a private blog to capture all that for the people coming to the wedding. trust me, you're not missing out. But if you totally feel like you are, drop me a line with your first/last name and email and we'll get you the crazy 10 question survey that gets you access to that. I know. I know.

Road | Blog Closed

2008-03-20T07:53:00.000-07:00

I know sometimes it seems that way with how sporadic these updates are.

Mt. Rainier National Park

Some "closed" road near Paradise

Summer thaw

2007

Not like you don't know...

2008-03-14T08:13:00.000-07:00

...but just in case. So that when I'm old and gray, my kids can see that even the kids were up into it.

Kool Aid is yummy!

Obama Rally

Seattle, 2007

And since we're in Philly...

2008-03-12T08:04:00.000-07:00

...might as well break out another NYE photo. Oh the simpler times.

NYE

Philadelphia, PA

December 2007

Oh Philly...

2008-03-11T23:42:00.000-07:00

It is just about your turn to be up next.

Philadelphia

End of the Year

2007

Fog to Sun

2008-03-06T08:20:00.001-08:00

Spring is here...Mother's Day is almost here...

Mothers' Day Sail

Adventuress

May, 2007

Lines in the Sand

2008-03-05T07:30:00.000-08:00

Oregon Coast

Simpler Times

May, 2006

I miss...

2008-02-25T23:38:00.001-08:00

...home

and the dinner train

Woodinville, WA

August, 2006

Living with my head in the clouds

2008-02-24T16:21:00.000-08:00

Some clouds, Some place, Some day

Likely over Seattle

but not today

Date unknown

(2006 or 2007 travel season)

Perfect Day

2008-02-23T10:22:00.001-08:00

Just add cute nephew

Rolling around GasWorks Park

Seattle

August, 2006

Ducks in a Row

2008-02-22T23:21:00.000-08:00

Off the porch

W. Seattle apartment

2006

You didn't think...

2008-02-21T23:08:00.000-08:00

...I forgot you did ya?

Today, foggy

August, 2006

Blue Sky Day

Seattle Space Needle