In the name of the Father
and of the Son,
Religion may not be for everyone.
Do you believe in a higher being?
If you do, you must admit
at this moment, would he omit,
the lying racist from this place,
that most call the Human Race?

Marmalade heaven, oh let it be.
Marmalade toast and a cup of tea.
Silly jingle with simple rhyme.
I could eat Marmalade toast
Almost every time.

In my mind,
a Columbine
is so fine,
I could look at them
all the time

When the evening sun has set
more than a thousand times
and when days are as many,
as the grapes upon the vines,
will you remember of me
the good times and the bad?
Thinking pleasant thoughts
but never those when sad.
After all the other lovers
have left before they came,
will you still think about me,
and recall my name?

.............. For wealth produces ease as well as art; it softens a people to the ways of luxury and peace, and invites invasion from stronger arms and hungrier mouths." 

Will Durant  (1885 - 1981) was an American writer, philosopher and historian. He became best known  for the work "The Story of Civilization", 11 volumes written in collaboration with his wife, Ariel Durant. Quote from Will Durant, Will. Our Oriental Heritage: The Story of Civilization, Volume I - Photo: The Lycian Way Gate 

This amazing day trip to Seattle includes roundtrip transportation and admission for the Seattle Chocolate Tour! This day trip and tour is hosted by the Camano Center.

Experience chocolate at the Seattle Chocolate factory and flagship store. Taste their signature smooth chocolate recipes throughout your journey. Explore their chocolate-making machines and the start-to-finish creation of truffles and bars! Discover the history of chocolate, the untold stories of Seattle Chocolate Company, and learn how Seattle Chocolate invents new flavors.
 
The group will be stopping at Claim Jumper before heading back to Camano, so be sure to save room for lunch! 

When: Tuesday, September 24th, 2019. Meet at the Camano Center at 8:45 am. 
Phone: 360-387-0222 

Address: 606 Arrowhead Rd, Camano Island, Washington 98282

My mind wanders
in and out of darkness,
searching.

Blinded am I,
for in not seeing,
I become unseen.

Without being,
I am alone,
grasping for that
elusive thought.

Silence is golden
or so it is said,
but silence is
when we are dead.

Summer's end is drawing near.
Flower growth, does disappear.
But here is a Poppy, that is dear
To flower lovers over here.

"Mari Peterson was born to fly. It’s in her blood. Her great grandfather was a Navy pilot during World War II. And growing up, her dad flew the family’s small airplane."

Learn more about Mari -> https://www.kenmoreair.com/article/237/Kenmore-Air-Pilot-Mari-Peterson/

Potoroos, birds of paradise, variegated lizards, and other wondrous creatures brought to vibrant life by a visionary woman in the golden age of scientific exploration..........Click to read more