Des Moines Marina

Des Moines Harbor
Originally uploaded by kenniecat.

What a pretty day, I tells ya. This is the Des Moines Marina. I took this from the pier today. This is about 2 miles from our house, and downtown Des Moines (cute little marina town) is right behind those condos.

Mom, this is where I was hanging out when I called Palle to wish him a happy Step-father's Day. You guys have GOT to come up here and check this place out.

Glasses at last!

Glasses at last!
Originally uploaded by kenniecat.

Well, I lasted 34 years without them... but the details on the horizon and far-away traffic signs were increasingly getting fuzzy so Jim dragged me in to get an eye test. :)

So... I've joined The Club! I'm an official "four-eyes." Part-time, at least.

Really I only need them for driving "at night or in the rain" (per the eye doctor)... but I can't help but wear them more than that because I can actually make out each individual leaf on every tree! And when sitting in Anthony's, I can make out boats and houses over on Vashon Island! And the white caps on the water are clear. And I can see what that person is doing over there in their window!

I mean... they're good for driving and stuff. ;)

The Mini Mac!

The Mini Mac!
Originally uploaded by kenniecat.

No lie. This is my whole computer. No more big gargantuan loud thing under my desk that I hit my knee on.

God bless the mini-Macintosh.

Any takers?

Hello Seattle
Originally uploaded by kenniecat.

You know... we have a guest bedroom set up, as well as a private bathroom and living room set up downstairs if ANYONE wants to visit.

Alas, we have no takers.

Seriously, free room and board if you want to visit the Emerald City.