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June flora
Morning sunshine drew me to a neighbor’s gardens. “The grass is always greener,” as you know, so the flowers must be prettier, too. My brief stroll yielded a number of beautiful images, and my neighbor Yoshi ultimately emerged from his home to give his blessing, converting my trespass to a visit.
Graduation night
Friday, June 13, 2003 marked the end of a 12-year journey for the Anacortes School District Class of 2003. This class was “under construction” during elementary, middle school and high school years as several district buildings were remodeled and renovated. Class motto was: “Life is not about the breaths you take. It is about the […]
Daddio’s goes retro
Daddio’s, a new restaurant on Commercial Avenue, represents the realization of a dream for Anacortes native Will Lamphiear. Will, who apprenticed at Randy’s Pier 61 when he was in high school, will manage the pizza diner with his wife, Lori. The two moved back to Anacortes from Phoenix with their baby, Cadence, to manage the […]
Air Centennial
It was a wonderful day on Whidbey last Saturday, July 30, when the Navy joined approximately 15,000 guests in an international celebration of U.S. Naval Aviation. One hundred years! Included here are a few of the 400-plus photos I shot during this sun-splashed Centennial. Among the aircraft is a Boeing PT-13 Stearman Kaydet. This aircraft […]