I subscribed to Peacock to watch the Olympics. They did a fine job, and we enjoyed it. Now that the games are over I was able to cancel the subscription with 3 clicks. All subscription services should be like that.

Wild days in the inland northwest.

Map of wildfires in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

We have alot of canola in bloom around us this year.

canola field in bloom

I spent the day installing new flooring in our house. I found the work left me with a sense of well being and satisfaction.

Preparing flooring for installation

Taken on a windy day at beach

Two dogs at the beach

Our orchard looked serene after last night’s snowfall.

Early morning view of trees after a snowfall

Hiding in the foliage

Raccoon in tall grass

April Photoblogging Challenge Day 2: flower

Clematis flower

April Photoblogging Challenge Day 1: toy This dog toy lost its stuffing long ago, but Kessie still gets it out of the toy basket every day.

Border collie playing with a toy

I perused the MB Discover page today and picked up a half dozen new folks to follow.

Today was a good day for taking photos.

Contrails cross in the sky over our farm.

Hiking the rim of the Snake River Canyon in Washington State.

Kessie finds the bone of a lifetime on our hike.

Finished listening to: Pale Demon by Kim Harrison 📚🎧

Finished listening to: Black Magic Sanction (The Hollows, #8) by Kim Harrison 📚🎧

Finished reading: The Portable Door by Tom Holt 📚

Finished listening to: White Witch, Black Curse (The Hollows, #7) by Kim Harrison 📚🎧

Finished listening to: The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison 📚🎧

Finished reading: This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub 📚

Finished listening to: For a Few Demons More (The Hollows, #5) by Kim Harrison 📚🎧. I’m enjoying this series. On to #6.

I received the vintage rabbet plane I purchased on eBay today. I just had to sharpen the iron. I spent the afternoon teaching myself how to use it.🪚🔨

Finished reading: Starter Villain by John Scalzi 📚. This is a fun read. John Scalzi writes the best dialog.