I hadn’t realized how accustomed I’d gotten to well kept pumps until I stopped at a commercial fueling station recently.
Working women
This is a detail from a photograph in the Washington State History Museum. During World War II women worked in U.S. industry in unprecedented numbers and many factories were racially integrated for the first time. At the outset of the war the country was woefully ill prepared to fight any war much less one on multiple fronts worldwide. Within a couple of years output of ships, tanks, rifles, and other materiel was astonishing. The military won the war but factory workers fueled the effort.
Honoring Martin Luther King today as well as the legions of others who have fought for social justice.
Delicata squash
Have you ever eaten delicata squash? No? If you haven’t you’re missing a treat. These aren’t like your typical big, pulpy squashes that rely on other ingredients to taste good. These guys have “yum” down solid. They have earned a revered place in my garden and I look forward to them every year. (These were at Sunny Farms. I’ve eaten most of my 2015 crop.)
Cut them in half lengthwise and scrape out the pulp and seeds. Then cut them into inch thick half rounds. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on a roasting pan in a preheated oven at 425 degrees. Roast for about 20 minutes, then flip them over for another 15-20 minutes. The naturally sweet squash carmelizes beautifully and the skin is completely edible.
Red barn
This barn is nestled into a commercial area and doesn’t appear to be in use. Too bad! It has nice lines.
It’s interesting from the back, too.
Wind power
Detail from a small wind power generator.
Winter trees
This shot was so colorless the difference was negligible when switched to black and white. That’s winter for you.
Oh, fudge!
This is almost too easy for a chocaholic. Lucky for me it’s never been open when I’ve passed by.