Mary
@mph299.bsky.social
Wife, mother, grandmother, semi-retired teacher, swim, hike, Pacific Northwest (of the US)
We found snow geese today!!
February 15, 2026 at 11:27 PM
We found snow geese today!!
Our birdwatching did not go as planned last Monday. A shredded tire resulted in a $200 four mile tow and a brand new set of tires. 🤦🏼♀️ We will try again tomorrow to see the flocks of Snow Geese in Skagit Valley. #birdwatching #snowgeese
February 15, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Our birdwatching did not go as planned last Monday. A shredded tire resulted in a $200 four mile tow and a brand new set of tires. 🤦🏼♀️ We will try again tomorrow to see the flocks of Snow Geese in Skagit Valley. #birdwatching #snowgeese
Every Wednesday, we have fresh ravioli on a bed of wilted spinach with whatever else looks good and an olive oil and balsamic drizzle. In this case, it was sautéed mushrooms and Gorgonzola.
February 5, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Every Wednesday, we have fresh ravioli on a bed of wilted spinach with whatever else looks good and an olive oil and balsamic drizzle. In this case, it was sautéed mushrooms and Gorgonzola.
I took this Thursday at Spring Lake just after an eagle flew low over the lake. 🦅
January 18, 2026 at 10:02 PM
I took this Thursday at Spring Lake just after an eagle flew low over the lake. 🦅
I had some of the grandkids (ages 1.5, almost 5, and 11) for a few days last week. One day, we took the ferry to Bainbridge Island, where we walked around and got some lunch. Then we rode back to Seattle, where we enjoyed the waterfront and rode the Great Wheel. It was a fun day! #seattle
January 18, 2026 at 5:54 PM
I had some of the grandkids (ages 1.5, almost 5, and 11) for a few days last week. One day, we took the ferry to Bainbridge Island, where we walked around and got some lunch. Then we rode back to Seattle, where we enjoyed the waterfront and rode the Great Wheel. It was a fun day! #seattle
I heard that it is National Australian Shepherd Day. I have not heard of it before, but as an Aussie owner (since 1986), I welcome the opportunity to post a picture of our girls. ❤️ #aussies #australianshepherds
January 10, 2026 at 5:37 AM
I heard that it is National Australian Shepherd Day. I have not heard of it before, but as an Aussie owner (since 1986), I welcome the opportunity to post a picture of our girls. ❤️ #aussies #australianshepherds
Beautiful! I took some similar pictures on my walk the other day.
January 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Beautiful! I took some similar pictures on my walk the other day.
Shh, I’m sleeping. 💤 #cats #catsofbluesky
December 30, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Shh, I’m sleeping. 💤 #cats #catsofbluesky
Sweet! ❤️ Our Lilly has a similar snout.
December 23, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Sweet! ❤️ Our Lilly has a similar snout.
Cats are the best! (We also have two dogs I adore, but cats are special ❤️)
December 6, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Cats are the best! (We also have two dogs I adore, but cats are special ❤️)
We have a bathtub loving cat, too. 😆
December 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM
We have a bathtub loving cat, too. 😆
The dogs and I hike this peak regularly, but some days I just need to take a picture. #MtRainier
November 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The dogs and I hike this peak regularly, but some days I just need to take a picture. #MtRainier
We are in the UK for the birth of our latest (and probably last) grandchildren. ❤️❤️❤️
#grandchildren #twins
#grandchildren #twins
August 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
We are in the UK for the birth of our latest (and probably last) grandchildren. ❤️❤️❤️
#grandchildren #twins
#grandchildren #twins
Here’s Frosty celebrating, too. ❤️
August 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Here’s Frosty celebrating, too. ❤️
I got the dogs out before the heat of the day. ❤️
August 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I got the dogs out before the heat of the day. ❤️
We love our sweet, sassy tortie girl who was born to a feral mom. She’s our pandemic baby and believes that the world revolves around her.
August 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We love our sweet, sassy tortie girl who was born to a feral mom. She’s our pandemic baby and believes that the world revolves around her.
I just tested positive for Covid for the first time. I don’t feel too bad, but I slept about 2 hours longer than I normally do and woke up with a bit of a headache. I took my temperature, and it was 100°. That’s the only reason I tested. I wish the CDC was still keeping accurate data.
July 31, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I just tested positive for Covid for the first time. I don’t feel too bad, but I slept about 2 hours longer than I normally do and woke up with a bit of a headache. I took my temperature, and it was 100°. That’s the only reason I tested. I wish the CDC was still keeping accurate data.
A little good trouble in Washington today. ❤️🇺🇸
July 18, 2025 at 12:41 AM
A little good trouble in Washington today. ❤️🇺🇸
Here’s our crew when they were young. ❤️
June 23, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Here’s our crew when they were young. ❤️
We stopped in Sodo for some wine tasting at Elsom Cellars. 🍷
June 22, 2025 at 2:02 AM
We stopped in Sodo for some wine tasting at Elsom Cellars. 🍷
My husband had ankle surgery two weeks ago. He is non-weight bearing, but gets around pretty well with his scooter. Today he said he wanted to do something fun, so we hit the light rail into Seattle! We went to the Olympic Sculpture Park, Pike Place Market (and our favorite French bakery), and more!
June 22, 2025 at 12:45 AM
My husband had ankle surgery two weeks ago. He is non-weight bearing, but gets around pretty well with his scooter. Today he said he wanted to do something fun, so we hit the light rail into Seattle! We went to the Olympic Sculpture Park, Pike Place Market (and our favorite French bakery), and more!
The dogs and I took a long hike in the spring mist today. We did not see a single other hiker out there today.
May 14, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The dogs and I took a long hike in the spring mist today. We did not see a single other hiker out there today.