February in the PNW is a transition month that is eager to throw off the coat of winter and embrace the warm of spring...only in hints, though.
I always enjoy walking through our park. Hardy flowers share in the anticipation of warmer weather!
We even enjoy occasional blue skies!
But recently I walked on a cloudy afternoon and got caught in an unpredicted shower!
Even my olive tree, sheltering indoors feels the call of spring!
I wonder if there will be olives this summer!
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February also hosts Ground Hog's Day, Valentine's Day, President's Day, 2 park social events, six family birthdays plus a close friend's...all in 28 days!
French restaurant for ladies' lunch!
Seated in the "breeze way"!
Trying out a Monte Cristo for the first time
Fan Review...the Monte Cristo turns out to be a plethora of flavors and textures all crispy and hot...layers of French toast concealing a heart bomb of ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, pineapple and tomato. The side of raspberry jam is just enough to give soothing, sweet relief.
Would I order it again? Probably not. It was a fun culinary adventure but too much of breakfast all blended together for me.
It is a tribute to the French novel, The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexander Dumas
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Happy Big 5-0 B-day to Big Al, February 16! Five have summited..
..2 yet to arrive!! 2025 2027
The BIG 5-0 Gang!! 1975
In a circle...Angie, Gerry, Debbie, Burt, Al
Kahana and I enjoyed our free B-day hamburger from Red Robin...after spending $4.99 each!
The February "snow moon" almost full.
Today, Feb 22 America once again landed a module on the moon!
The spacecraft Odysseus! First time since 1972!
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REFLECTIONS
Several years ago when I lived in northern Wisconsin February was a difficult month for me because of the severe cold and snow. Family Birthdays helped to emotionally warm up the days. Here in Washington this month is milder, making physical living conditions much easier. I am grateful for that. Yet, still more important are the Birthdays and friendships that warm my soul making the chilly winds not quite so chilling.
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NOW! What you all have been waiting for!
Another chapter in the Gram G saga!!
Chapter 13 "Meet me in St. Louie, Louie"!
Click on the "Chapter 13" page link at the top.
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This has been a good 2 GeoGram weeks in the like of Gram G.
"Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the fields, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much will he clothe you, O you of little faith!" (Luke 12: 27-2)
