FRIDAY HARBOR, WASHINGTON - A DAY ON THE WATER

The town of Friday Harbor sits serenely in the middle of the San Juan Islands, riding the border between Canada and the United States.

It's a stunningly beautiful location, powered by the throngs of tourists and visitors brought by the Washington State Ferry system from the mainland.

Fishing and day trips contribute to the local economy, which, in turn, 

gives the visitors something to do when in town.

Whale watching...for Orca...is a major business.

BOULDER, COLORADO - SPRINGTIME

Winters can be fairly intense around mountain-adjacent cities like Boulder, Colorado, making the return of Spring that much sweeter. And for a city that celebrates outdoor activity warm weather and sunshine provide for a happy mass exodus from the living room into the great outdoors.

SEATTLE, WA - MAKE MINE A VENTI

Cheers. It's Monday.

This week looks like it's going to require a lot of caffeine, so drink up.

Make mine a venti.

(Granted this shot could have been anywhere, but it was taken at the Pike's Place Market

directly opposite the original Starbuck's.)

SATURDAY ADVENTURE - CAPTURING THE LIGHTHOUSE AT SUNSET

Starting a new series of weekend shots showing people experiencing the world around them.

First up: Capturing the Lighthouse.

CHASING MARTINIS - SAN DIEGO

The Friday Martini.

Spike Africas, downtown San Diego.

Ketel One.

And, as always, please check out the sample first chapter from my book CHASING MARTINIS.

Have a great weekend!