Into the woods
Trip Start
Sep 11, 2007
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Trip End
Sep 15, 2007
Spirit Lake, Idaho
Friday, September 14, 2007
Horses, dogs, cats: you name it, they have it. Well, not the farm animals, just the "comfort animals" that greet you with a whinny, woof or purr. I enjoy the open-space, the fresh air, the critters to keep you company. Last night, for instance, I went out on the runway and found myself in a real-life planetarium, and had one of those awestruck moments where I could not take my eyes off the sky. Mac, the newest addition to the small troupe of felines, found me and meowed questionably, and started walking back inside, as if he were keeping me in line, warning me of a possible coyote or moose encounter, perhaps. My guardian angel.
Yesterday evening, Mom drove me into Coeur d' Alene where we came across the weekly farmer's market, then we sauntered over the lake (on top of the longest floating boardwalk in the world) over to "Bonzai Bistro," where I had a "North Idaho" sushi roll which I joked should rightfully contain raw potato. All very delicious, with a splash of apathetic waitresses.
Today, my mom had to drive into the sleepy town of Newport, WA so I went along for the ride. Having 2 hours to myself there, I checked out the museum, and what a treasure chest of memorabilia! I had a moment with the newspaper machinery; letterpresses, paper-folders, type-setters, all which were at one time well-loved and now remain on display in happy retirement. A room filled with typewriters struck my fancy, as well, including the particular device labled "Corona." The caretakers were chipper, indeed, and the woman there told me she lived in Seattle for 30 years, and even worked at the U Bookstore, but got sick of traffic and moved to Newport. Classic!
