I got out yesterday for a ferry ride across the sound to Bainbridge Island. On the return trip this container ship crossed directly ahead of us. I was happy with the lineup of the person watching the boat below me, with the boat further off. (And their sweatshirt lets me call this photo Freightful Dead.)

My first trip of Indie Bookstore Day yielded a couple of books, a cookie and a cappuccino at Third Place. I’d say it’s a success! I’ll be trying to hit up all the indie shops in town over the next week to complete my passport book.

I photo-walked to a neighborhood shop for coffee and breakfast first thing yesterday. It was a beautiful morning to get out for a walk.

Mods are asleep, post desktops.

This sea of people at Seattle’s Hands-Off rally yesterday was an energizing affirmation. Even after moving much closer to the front, I could still barely hear anything coming from the stage, but the energy and happiness of the crowd — to unify and to recognize in one another the hope we require — was just what I needed.

One year ago, we were on an exploratory trip to the place that’s now our home. I’m glad we’re here.

We’ve received lots of rain this weekend, giving the newly-blooming trees a good soak.

Brought back an old favorite, today: the hatchback breakfast burrito on a grocery trip.

Out and about for some errands. I always like the intersecting lines and angles on this corner.

My wife got me a special Christmas gift: Espresso class at Anchorhead! This was so fun and educational for me. We started with a tasting exercise and then dug into the mechanics of espresso extraction, and I got to practice on the Big Kid Machine in the lab. I have lots to practice on my own (but not today; I am absolutely blitzed with caffeine). Gifts of neat experiences are the best!