What happens when a grown man realizes he was raised in a world of science, diversity, creativity, and appreciation for all things cool, beautiful, interesting, and delicious.
We think these are raven/crow hybrids, cravens, often seen this time of year in small groups at the beach on the Oak Harbor, Washington waterfront.
Just like seagulls, these guys will carry a mussel or clam forty feet above the sidewalk and drop them to crack open the shell.
Yesterday I found myself returning home from an airport run in the pre dawn hours and happened upon this autumnal twilight enchantment.
Here in the Pacific Northwest, the long season so perfectly suited to comfort food has arrived. One of my favorite dinner meals is a simple one-pot dish common to many cultures — chicken and dumplings. I add two chopped jalapeños, and turn it into Pollo y Dumplings.
A hot PNW day made for a warmer than normal evening and indoor cooking was out of the question. It was a perfect opportunity to grill!
The secret language of ravens! Crank up the audio. We gave our resident ravens a tasty treat this morning and now she wants to discuss similar benefits on a daily basis.
Eric Robert Russell 