Misty

_HRB3402, a photo by herb.purganan on Flickr.

Went out for a walk around Pike Place Market the other day. Alki, which is usually seen from off the distance over the water was ensconced in fog. It felt like a different landscape, like some foreign city I've never been, and the experience was new and not easily forgettable. A bit of nostalgia, I suppose, but autumn/winter tides always bring such emotions to all/most of us.

Danke

_HRB3405, a photo by herb.purganan on Flickr.

Thanksgiving at the Greens', and then a quick stroll through the Philosophical Promenade.

 Did volunteer work for Survive the Streets.

Had coffee with Abby at Seattle Coffee Works.

Food

_HRB2746, a photo by herb.purganan on Flickr.

Cardamom, curry, and chanterelles for a winning sauté. Add leek for further embellishment, but the symmetry will be lost. Still delicious, though.

Photos with the Bensons

_HRB2237, a photo by herb.purganan on Flickr.

Jack, at 1 year.

Self-Awareness IX

Trail run, a photo by herb.purganan on Flickr.

Happiness is in finding your way after having been lost for an hour, or so.

Leaves

, a photo by herb.purganan on Flickr.

Foliage is still collecting en masse on the sidewalk. Skiing to work sounds nice, but I'm enjoying the semi-temperate weather, thus far.

Training

Training, a photo by herb.purganan on Flickr.

This screen is a bit like an altar of trophies. A gallery of my recent accomplishments, big and small.

Oil Whidbey

Untitled, a photo by herb.purganan on Flickr.

This painting of a landscape on Whidbey Island around the city of Greenbank is three years old now. It still calms me. I think I'm inspired to do more island hopping.  Maybe a trip to Bainbridge will set foot.

KT's Birthday

, a photo by herb.purganan on Flickr.

Dinner at Hi-Life and everything else at Ballard Station.