Stan & Joyce Orchard

Some Friends Stopped By

These critters and around 30+ of their friends wandered through. After more than 40 years they still fascinate us. Wonder what they think of us?

On this day long ago in the Territory of Alaska on the darkest day of the year, a child was born. She became and is still the light of my life. We’re both amazed and grateful to still be here. Merry Christmas everyone!

Lookin’ For Love

This buck was in a hurry, looking for a mate. Love this time of year, the colors, the wind, the wildlife. Never ending fascination.

Mariners Memories

Was perusing X today and spotted this short video. Has nothing at all to do with the M's...unless you're an old fan. Now, let's make new memories. Say, our first ever World Series! This song fits better😂 pic.twitter.com/nPG5GXVxxy— MERICA MEMED (@Mericamemed)...

Neighborly

Our neighbor behind the barn is a prolific gardener. Apples, tomatoes, plums, figs, peppers, and much more. BLTs with apple pie for dessert.

Blackberry Season Begins

Today I picked our first two cups of these black beauties. Muffins? Cobbler? Some kind of crumble? Our DIL is a baking queen, so whatever she makes we'll love it.

Firewood Season

We have about half of next season's wood split and in the shed. Should be done by the end of July. The family tradition lives on with our oldest and youngest grandkids helping today.

Duck, Duck, Go

Ran into this little family on my walk today.

First Skunk Cabbage

This year's crop is now blooming. Spring has sprung. All is right with the world. At least for now.

A Half Century

Fifty years ago today I had just finished my first week at KTKN in Ketchikan. The PD's wife invited me for Crab Louie dinner at their home. The young woman who lived upstairs was also invited. She saved the claw. Our lives were never the same.