May
24
2016
"Death where is thy victory, where is thy Sting?" - Paul
Saturday was a funeral day for the Crowells. Hundreds came to celebrate the life of Dr. Felix Martinez, one of the three kindest men in my life.
Seems to...
May
17
2016
If you don't look, you can't see. If you don't see, you miss glorious mountains, swift rivers, flowers that take your breathe away and, best of all, delightful people.
This past weekend I visited the Crowell families. Anacortes is...
Apr
29
2016
New discoveries in music and in life.
This miniature guitar originated in Portugal. The Hawaiians fell in love with this nimble, fun instrument. They named it the ukulele, the jumping flee.
Six Years ago, a special man of uncommon joy...
Apr
27
2016
"A dear friend to all dedicated to educating youth, to dream dreams, to love life, to serve family with no reservation and, in a quiet, gentle manner, be all His for the glory of God.
Gene Avey is my dear...
Apr
13
2016
Hope is the anchor to my soul.
The destination for Mr. And Mrs. C is our beloved Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas. We join the 4C’s. Jay, Jennifer, Kingston and Giovanna.
The nice lady at the Alaska Airlines ticket counter...
Apr
12
2016
The one good answer is right here, right now.
At SEA-TAC while working on an intensely worded email, I lost track of time. Turns out I was not "right here, right now."
The right place was at the boarding gate. The...
Mar
31
2016
"We may finally be winning the battle to turn what was once a deadly diagnosis into a disease that can be controlled and cured." - AARP Bulletin, March 2016
This AARP edition caught my attention!
The crucial question posed on the magazine...
Mar
28
2016
"The thrill of victory is worth the risk of the agony of defeat.” - Mike Tauriainen, civil engineer, former Crowell player at UAF.
Spokanites are grieving Gonzaga's heart breaking give away loss to Syracuse.
Michigan State fans remain in shock...
Mar
18
2016
"Fred Crowell is the happiest man I know.” - F. Crowell
74 years ago today I was born next to mother, Kathleen Mitchell Crowell at Providence Hospital in Seattle. My courageous and tireless working mother brought 8 of us into this...
Mar
07
2016
With this February being a leap year, we got a bonus day. We will not have another 29th of February for four more years!
My bonus day started early. I needed to be at the clinic for blood tests.
The technicians...
