Looking Back

August 22, 2012

Personal politics

It was roughly this time of year in 1984 that my dad, Buehl Berentson, decided to take a run at the Republican nomination for Skagit County commissioner, District One. One of his campaign photos was this one at the Campbell Lake farm of John Cameron (on tractor). I always told Dad he was blessed to […]

August 22, 2012

Mt. Erie mugs 1960

If you just slipped into your sixties and are an “alum” of Mt. Erie Elementary School, you might find this class photo interesting.

August 12, 2012

Walking the line

This deer finished an early Sunday morning tour of Parkside, then strolled across the road and back into the forest.

August 11, 2012

Anacortes steamin’

What a great Saturday afternoon “show” at Cap Sante Boat Haven, where more than a dozen steamboat owners put on a show, steaming out of the marina, looping back in, parading past the commercial dock and then back to their slips in preparation for tonight’s party. Thanks, Northwest Steamboat Society! See my Facebook link for […]

August 4, 2012

Floral from files

An image from my digital photo file, eight years ago, with thoughts of my favorite gardener…

July 30, 2012

Luvera Mayer chalks up another win

The 2012 Anacortes Arts Festival judges have spoken. Joyce Peredine (right) models the “Best of Show” Fine Art 3D entry created by Anacortes native Anita Luvera Mayer (left). The Anacortes Arts Festival announced award winners at its Arts at the Port event on Saturday, July 28. Luvera Mayer received the Best of Show for 3D […]

July 27, 2012

Lidos up close and personal

Anacortes photographer Del Zane invested time and talent in this week’s Lido 14 Class Championship Regatta. To gain a greater appreciation for this sport, see Del’s impressive collection of shots from Wednesday’s race. Visit http://delzane.zenfolio.com/p93901821 AND/OR http://delzane.zenfolio.com/p429706231/slideshow

July 27, 2012

Flying the UW flag

This UW vessel doesn’t get the press that Husky rowing shells attract, but its crews accomplish research published in scientific circles. It is the The R/V Thomas G. Thompson, currently undergoing work at Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes. The Thompson, built and owned by the U.S. Navy but operated by the University of Washington, is named […]

July 26, 2012

Another seaside attraction

Cap Sante Boat Haven, already an attraction for locals and tourists alike, added a feature this summer for those seeking a bit of intellectual exercise. An oversized chess set has been placed on the esplanade in front of the Harbormaster’s office. The only drawback I can see is the prospect of losing with an audience.

July 25, 2012

Stick fishin’

Details are pending, but I couldn’t resist posting this photograph I received from brother Nick yesterday. Classic American boys … one with “store bought” fishing rod and the other with a more traditional, “classic” fishin’ pole. Update: Boys are cousins Hunter Coleman and Harrison Steen, fishing at Lake Lanier, Georgia. Stick was Harrison’s idea … […]

July 8, 2012

Little green apples

They’re small now, but by fall they’ll be big, beautiful, delicious apples. Get yourself an espalier … a garden attribute all-round.

July 4, 2012

Annie Curtis takes a ride

I love Annie Curtis! This morning she and her escort took a ride down Commercial Avenue in one of the cars built by narrow gauge train designer/builder Tommy Thompson. Perhaps one day soon the train will steam down the track once again.

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