An unexpected but most welcomed opportunity arose for our family to become the caretakers of the 100 year old Point Robinson lighthouse on Vashon Island. Having grown up on the island, I wanted nothing more than to ditch city life in Portland in exchange for the natural playground of forest and shore that Vashon offers. I wanted my kids to be kids, to have real community and to be a part of a rich historical legacy. These writings reflect my daily musings within this dynamic landscape.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
straight smoke
After several days of wind, rain, and wave there was a November night so still that the smoke rose straight and the wonder of flame held strong in the cheeks of my children...
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