Forest Fires and Smoke Pollution
It’s here. The dreaded fifth season of the West: forest fire season. I witnessed it myself when driving south on 395 toward Spokane and happened to pass several fire fighters doing their best to stop a grass/brush fire from becoming a monstrous forest fire. The often unsung heroes of our region succeeded and saved land,…
The Beauty of Boredom
This summer, we’ve decided to take a closer look at the importance of fun and play in our lives. There are plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy a family activity no matter where you live whether your idea of fun is visiting a theme park, strolling through a city park, or hiking through…
Picture Perfect
I love taking photographs. At every party, reunion, vacation, or other special event, I always have my camera at the ready. There is something almost magical about photography. When you press that button, time stops. Fleeting emotions suddenly become eternal and once-in-a-lifetime suddenly lasts a lifetime. So how much to you actually know about photography? …